Himeji Castle has 400 years of history. It is evaluated highly from the world as a castle that is still the original building among Japanese castles. In 1993, it was registered as the world heritage site along with Horyuji(Nara, Japan) for the first time in Japan. .After once in 50 years preservation repair construction, It opened on March 27th, 2015.

Himeji

Himeji (姫路), in Hyōgo Prefecture west of Kōbe, is on the map for one particular reason: it's home to Japan's biggest and best-preserved feudal-era castle, Himeji-jō. It's an easy day trip or stopover and well worth a visit.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Himeji castle through Sakura

    Himeji-jō

    Himeji

    Himeji-jō is Japan's most magnificent castle, built in 1580 by general Toyotomi Hideyoshi and one of only a few original castles from that era (most are…

  • Japanese garden in early autumn, Himeji

    Kōkō-en

    Himeji

    This is a modern recreation of an Edo-era samurai residence, with a lovely strolling garden complete with a central pond (filled with koi) and a teahouse …

  • Himeji City Museum of Art

    Himeji City Museum of Art

    Himeji

    The permanent collection here includes painting, sculpture and crafts by Japanese and international artists, particularly Belgians such as René Magritte…

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