Sights
Himeji Castle (Hyogo)
Hyogo Prefecture
A pure white castle, awarded 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan
Built some 400 years ago, the World Heritage Site of Himeji Castle is also referred to as “Shirasagi-jo” (White Heron Castle) because of its resemblance to a white egret flapping its wings. Just 20 min from Okayama on Shinkansen, Himeji Castle is a popular counterpart to Okayama Castle. Visitors are also recommended to stop by Kobe, a popular shopping spot.
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Basic information
- Address
- 68, Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
- Access
- 20 min on Shinkansen from JR Okayama Sta. to JR Himeji Sta., and then 25 min on foot or 5 min by bus to “Himeji-jo Otemon-mae”
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 4:00pm (gates close at 5:00pm) / 9:00am - 5:00pm (gates close at 6:00pm) (Apr 27 - Aug 31)
- Closed
- December 29 - 30
- Admission
- General 1,000 yen (18 years old and older); students 300 yen (elementary, junior high, and senior high)
- Tel.
- 079-285-1146
- Website
- http://www.himejicastle.jp/en/（English）
