Himeji

booked an airport transfer from kansai airport to Shirahama, a 2 hour plus drive away so was worried won't be able to find a car charter. The company was super responsive with enquiries, confirmed with me 1 week before the date and driver also contacted me in advance. Very easy communication, driver came early to wait for us, was very polite and helpful, and had a very smooth drive. Highly recommend

I made a reservation in advance for the car ferry that runs between Takamatsu Port and Tonosho Port on Shodoshima Island. On the day of boarding, I presented my voucher and vehicle registration certificate at the counter to exchange it for a ticket. The process was smooth. If you have passengers, you will need to make a separate reservation for them. If you are renting a car and are unsure of the appropriate vehicle classification, it seems possible to pay the difference locally. As of November 2025, local counters only accept cash payments, so I think it's a benefit to prepaying through kkday to have the option of paying by credit card or other means.

The unique lighting installations illuminating the historic city were a truly unique experience. I happened to be there on opening night, and it was incredibly lively. Using KKday's priority booking service and QR code for entry was super convenient, avoiding the queues for tickets! 👍🏻

I bought a ticket to see both Himeji Castle and Nijo Castle's projection mapping, and both were beautiful.

The park has amusement facilities and a zoo. In addition to walking, visitors can also drive into the zoo or take a bus to feed the animals (similar to Kyushu Nature Zoo). However, it seems that only private vehicles are allowed, as there are no other suitable means of transportation. In addition to the entrance ticket, a parking fee of 1200 yen is also required.

We were initially worried about language barriers during this trip with nine people, but communication was no problem at all, and the service was excellent. On the last day, we were short on time to get to the airport, so we asked Mr. Sui for help. He quickly arranged a car for us, allowing us to get to the airport on time. Thank you, Mr. Sui, for making our trip a perfect ending!

1. Meeting time is around 10:00 AM, very convenient for family trips (no need to get up early). 2. Ample time to visit: Himeji (approx. 3 hours), Arima (1.5 hours), Rokko (0.5 hours) (It's recommended to do your research before departure). 3. Travel time between points is approximately 1-2 hours (allows for appropriate rest). 4. Rokko Mountain offers a chance to see the night view from October to February (confirm daytime/nighttime times before booking). 5. Punctual departure (avoids waiting for other members who are not punctual). 6. Flexible participation in activities upon arrival (high flexibility). 7. Chinese-language explanations of historical and cultural sites (explaining past history during the trip). 8. Top-ranked castle! Three ancient springs (including Shinreisen)! Three major night views! All in one trip! (Very convenient for travelers wanting to explore Japanese attractions). It is recommended to slow down when the vehicle turns, as the speed is relatively fast.