Himeji Castle ( 姫路城 , Himeji-jō ) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji, in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest …
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Oct 31, 2024
My hubby found Himeji castle impressive! Shoes off is required to see the Main Keep. You carry your shoes in a plastic bag throughout seeing the castle. The main keep has six floors of steep stair… Full review by ElsaCL
Oct 31, 2024
The castle is worth visiting for its architecture and grounds alone. However, whilst Japanese castles are known for being fairly sparse inside, it is a rather boring experience as you walk from one e… Full review by Zigett
Oct 29, 2024
I would just like to give a shoot out to our English speaking guide at the Himeji Castle. His name is Takumi Isamu and he was just a wonderful guide, he was so informative and explained everything i… Full review by k P
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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There is a bus from just outside the hotel and the castle is so worth visiting!
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?
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
Hi. Can we bring small backpacks to the castle - is there a cloakroom to store them? Thank you.
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I took a day pack with me, put my shoes in it and was able to get around inside the castle with it and there are some low bridges to go through on ladders, everyone is carrying …
I took a day pack with me, put my shoes in it and was able to get around inside the castle with it and there are some low bridges to go through on ladders, everyone is carrying their shoes. So if it is small, you should be ok.
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