Mariko

Hello! I’m Mariko. I have guided Himeji Castle 400 times for 14 years. I also guide Kokoen Garden and Mt.Shosha. I have lived in Himeji for 74years
That’s why I know everything ,good restaurants ,souvenir shops and the panoramic view a lot of local people don’t know.
I can also tell you anecdotes about Tom Cruise. Last Samurai filmed at Mt.Shoha.I worked as an English teacher at a junior high school on the bottom of the mountain.I have some anecdotes about Tom.For example he came there by a private pericoputer from Kobe,big city.Because our city doesn’t have any gorgeous hotels. I have learned tea ceremony for 14 years.So I would like to take you an authentic tea house in Kokoen Garden.You can enjoy Maccha, green powdered tea and wagashi, Japanese confectionery there.I am looking forward to seeing you!