Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese …
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Jan 31, 2025
Himeji Castle is a truly iconic Japanese landmark that is both awe-inspiring and historically significant. Its stunning architecture, meticulous preservation, and beautiful surroundings make it a mus… Full review by Mike O
Jan 27, 2025
Amazing experience at the castle! If you see a volunteer tour guide, it's not a scam, please ask them for a tour. They're volunteers by the Volunteer Guide Association of Himeji Castle. Our tour gui… Full review by Karizza C
Jan 14, 2025
This UNESCO site is not set-up for curious teenagers, families with small kids or anyone who wants more than picturesque perspectives. Himeji Castle is for the older architectural restoration lover … Full review by Kate H
Hi. Four of us will arrive by cruise ship at Himeji Port at 10 am in early March. What would be the best way to visit the Himeji Castle independently? I have read that we can catch a bus from the port.
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There is a bus from just outside the hotel and the castle is so worth visiting!
I know this has been asked and answered several times before, but I feel like it needs to be updated given that Japan just opened up recently from Covid closures. Are there luggage storage lockers as we are planning to stop on our way from Kyoto to Hiroshima? How much are they?
Hello. I would like to visit Himeji Castle around 6 pm. How close can I get to the castle at that time? Can I get to Bizenmaru for nice pictures or the gates are closed to some point? Thank you
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Hi Thanks for your question! I visited the castle at about 11:00 morning and spent about 3 hours there although I can see myself spending full day if not few days there I am very …
Hi Thanks for your question! I visited the castle at about 11:00 morning and spent about 3 hours there although I can see myself spending full day if not few days there I am very sorry but I am not sure about visiting after hours I know for sure that they illuminate the castle at night and it's stunning but I m not sure about getting inside?! I am not Japanese so I didn't bother reading all rules written in Japanese If this is the only time you can come then may I suggest to get in touch with them on their web site and I am sure they will answer your question I am sorry I cannot be more helpful but it's the best I can do for you! Please make an effort to get inside as it's very very special experience to touch timber 400 years old which was maybe touched by great samurai warlords!! Good luck ABD I hope you can make it!!
Hello there. Easy Take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen train. ( bullet train) to Himeji Station. Maybe about 40 minutes Its about 1km from the train station. Straight down the main …
Hello there. Easy Take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen train. ( bullet train) to Himeji Station. Maybe about 40 minutes Its about 1km from the train station. Straight down the main road and its at the end of the street.
Hi. Can we bring small backpacks to the castle - is there a cloakroom to store them? Thank you.
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We took a small backpack that had our camera and lenses in it. Although we didn’t use the checked bags, I believe there is a place to store some smaller things for a small fee.
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