Himeji City

Himeji Castle, whose Tenshu (the highest tower within a Japanese castle) was built before the Edo period and still remains today, is the symbol of the city. Himeji Castle is a national treasure and registered World Heritage site and attracts many tourists. Koko-en Garden, adjacent to Himeji Castle, is a Japanese garden made up of nine gardens of different sizes and styles, and there is a restaurant within the garden where you can enjoy food made with local ingredients.

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Famous Spots in Himeji City

  • Himeji Castle

    Himeji Castle, which retains its appearance from over 400 years ago, is the finest wooden building in Japan and is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

  • Himeji Castle Nishi-Oyashiki-ato Garden KOKO-EN

    A Japanese garden covering over 30,000 square meters, consisting of nine gardens with different styles. The scenery changes with each season, from cherry blossoms in spring, to deep green in summer, and colorful leaves in autumn.

Official Tourist Information

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Experience in Himeji City

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2.5 Hour Private History and Culture...
2h 30min (approx.)
21,000yen~
Himeji Castle Tour and Sword Smithing...
7h (approx.)
90,000yen
Himeji: E-Bike Tour of the Old...
3h 30min
7,000yen
Torino Museum Advance Ticket|May be Used...
1,300yen
Moment of Zen: Last Samurai Temple...
3h
10,800yen

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Himeji City Transportation ticket

News&Topics

  • events ・29 January 2025
    Himeji Otemae Street Illumination

    Surrounding the World Heritage site and National Treasure, Himeji Castle, with 250,000 LED lights, it creates a stunning night that...

Useful Information

Access

By Train(Shinkansen):
Shin-Osaka Station ~Himeji Station : Approx. 30 min.
Hiroshima Station ~ Himeji station: Approx. 1hr.