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Himeji Castle Description
Himeji Castle has survived virtually intact with extensive gates, moats, turrets, and mazes of passageways. It is a flatland castle with 83 wooden buildings and on the most visited castles in Japan. Himeji Castle was nicknamed the "White Heron" because the white walls are covered with white plaster.

The castle was in use from 1333 to 1868, and restoration work began in 1956.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hours
September 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
June 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult¥600.00
Child 14 & under¥200.00
All values are in local currency (Yen).
Tips
Closed December 29th through 31st.
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