Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the city of Himeji which is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is …See more
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Aug 30, 2024
One of the best looking castles in Japan, and is easy to visit. On a good day when it is not too hot or cold, one can probably walk there from the JR station in about 30 minutes. When we were there… Full review by OntarioTraveler9
Aug 19, 2024
The exterior is really amazing and nice, also there are surrounding buildings that you can walk around. Do be prepare to walk up (top views are nice). Easy access via Jr. 4 stars due to the interior … Full review by houndy11
Aug 19, 2024
Wonderful Surprise with the private volunteer guide Takumi Isamu, english professor at the local High school. He let us experience an interesting discovery of the beautiful original Castle thanks… Full review by Happiness68641142229
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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The ticket office and castle will be closed by then, also it will be dusk so probably not the best conditions for photography. But you will be able to go beyond the moat to get below the …
The ticket office and castle will be closed by then, also it will be dusk so probably not the best conditions for photography. But you will be able to go beyond the moat to get below the castle.That being said you have a view of the castle as soon as you exit the Railway Station a mile away.
The fastest, simplest, and comfortable way to travel from Kyoto to Himeji is by shinkansen via Tokaido and Sanyo shinkansen lines. There are direct service, but it depend on the time of …
The fastest, simplest, and comfortable way to travel from Kyoto to Himeji is by shinkansen via Tokaido and Sanyo shinkansen lines. There are direct service, but it depend on the time of your departure. If you missed it, you need to transfer at Shin-Osaka station or Shin-Kobe station. If you don't mind with slight longer trip, you can use Special Rapid Service on JR Kyoto line.
Aug 30, 2024
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