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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.
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.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult¥ 600.00
Child 14 & under¥ 200.00
All values are in Japan Yen
Tips
Closed December 29th through 31st.
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.
Address
Kokoen Garden
68 Honmachi
Himeji, Kansai
Japan
Hours
January 1 to April 24
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
April 25 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 1 to December 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult¥ 300.00
Group discounts¥ 270.00
Child¥ 150.00
All values are in Japan Yen
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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