Himeji Castle Kyoto Japan

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Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese …

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Feb 2, 2025
This amazing architectural structure has stood the test of time & stands proudly within Himeji. From first entering the massive outer keep gates you get a feeling for what it's like to have lived wit…Full review by U8982CDkarenm
Jan 31, 2025
Himeji Castle is a truly iconic Japanese landmark that is both awe-inspiring and historically significant. Its stunning architecture, meticulous preservation, and beautiful surroundings make it a mus…Full review by Mike O
Jan 27, 2025
Amazing experience at the castle! If you see a volunteer tour guide, it's not a scam, please ask them for a tour. They're volunteers by the Volunteer Guide Association of Himeji Castle. Our tour gui…Full review by Karizza C
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Himeji Castle (姫路城 Himeji-jō?) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji, in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The castle is regard…
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Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is regarded a…
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Hi. Four of us will arrive by cruise ship at Himeji Port at 10 am in early March. What would be the best way to visit the …
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Hi. Four of us will arrive by cruise ship at Himeji Port at 10 am in early March. What would be the best way to visit the Himeji Castle independently? I have read that we can catch a bus from the port.
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get there around 12, not earlier and not later.
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I know this has been asked and answered several times before, but I feel like it needs to be updated given that Japan just …
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I know this has been asked and answered several times before, but I feel like it needs to be updated given that Japan just opened up recently from Covid closures. Are there luggage storage lockers as we are planning to stop on our way from Kyoto to Hiroshima? How much are they?
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So I nee to bring m own plastic bag for shoes
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Answer by Nitenite19 · Jun 16, 2024
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Hello. I would like to visit Himeji Castle around 6 pm. How close can I get to the castle at that time? Can I get to Bizenmaru …
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Hello. I would like to visit Himeji Castle around 6 pm. How close can I get to the castle at that time? Can I get to Bizenmaru for nice pictures or the gates are closed to some point? Thank you
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The ticket office and castle will be closed by then, also it will be dusk so probably not the best conditions for photography. But you will be able to go beyond the moat to get below the …
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The ticket office and castle will be closed by then, also it will be dusk so probably not the best conditions for photography. But you will be able to go beyond the moat to get below the castle.That being said you have a view of the castle as soon as you exit the Railway Station a mile away.
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How easy is this to get from Kyoto?
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We drove it. A fair drive...
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Hi. Can we bring small backpacks to the castle - is there a cloakroom to store them? Thank you.
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yes you can. just be careful going up the short step and steep stairs because of low head room. your backpack might hit the horizontal support. no they don't offer storage space. wear …
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yes you can. just be careful going up the short step and steep stairs because of low head room. your backpack might hit the horizontal support. no they don't offer storage space. wear socks too. they will require you to remove your shoes before entering the main castle.
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