Himeji Attractions
Himeji is a city in the Kansai region that has grown through merging with the towns of Yasutomi, Kodera, Ieshima and Yumesaki.
It is home to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO heritage site, as well as the Engyo-ji temple, Mount Seppiko-san, the Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden and the Koko-en Garden.
It is home to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO heritage site, as well as the Engyo-ji temple, Mount Seppiko-san, the Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden and the Koko-en Garden.
Himeji Castle
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.
The castle was in use from 1333 to 1868, and restoration work began in 1956.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Kokoen Garden
Kokoen Garden was completed in 1992 and features nine gardens highlighting the Edo period from 1603 to 1867. There is an elaborate tea house, where visitors can enjoy an authentic tea ceremony. The natural beauty is found in the trees and flowers, waterfalls, and covered walkways built of Japanese cypress.
Hours
January 1 to April 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
April 25 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to December 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
