Himeji Castle – Himeji, Hyogo

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Himeji Castle, Tenshu (Keep)
Tenshu (Castle keep) March 2019
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Summary of Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle (姫路城) is in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan.

It is registered as a World Heritage Site. Tenshu (Castle keep) is designated as a national treasure.

Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about the beginning of April.

In spring and autumn, special night visit will be held.

Open hours

9:00 to 17:00 (Last Entry 16:00  from Sep. 1 to Apr. 26)

9:00 to 18:00 (Last Entry 17:00  from Apr. 27 to Aug. 31)

Entrance fee

1000 yen

Website

Japanese wensite http://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/guide/castle.html



Photographs of Himeji Castle

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Himeji Castle, Tenshu (Keep)

Tenshu (Castle keep)

May 2009

Tenshu is designated as a national treasure.

Himeji Castle, Tenshu (Keep)

Tenshu (Castle keep)

May 2009

Himeji Castle, Tenshu (Keep)

Tenshu (Castle keep)

March 2019

Map around Himeji Castle

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Directions to Himeji Castle

Click below links to catch directions to Himeji Castle in detail on map.

From JR Himeji station

Shinki bus Himeji Sta. (North) -(4 minutes)- Himejijo-otemonmae

    (Route 3, bound for Daijudai or Himejidokkyo Univ.)

    6 minutes walk after getting off

Shinki bus Himeji Sta. (North) -(4 minutes)- Himejijo-otemonmae

    (Route 8, bound for Mt. Shosha ropeway)

    6 minutes walk after getting off

Vicinity guide of Himeji Castle