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About Himeji

Welcome to Himeji

Home to the world-renowned Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, our city is a place where history and tradition are preserved. Explore our cultural landmarks, beautiful gardens, and vibrant local attractions.

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What's new in Himeji

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2025 Himeji City Event information

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3/28～4/6 Himeji Castle Nighttime Cherry Blossom Light Up

4/12～7/21 Kenzo Takada Exhibition: Colorer Paris, une révolution éternelle

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4/12～7/21 Kenzo Takada Exhibition: Colorer Paris, une révolution éternelle

Find Your Himeji Style

Himeji Two-Day Trip: Experience Japanese Aesthetics Through All Senses

Himeji Two-Day Trip: Experience Japanese Aesthetics Through All Senses

Featured in The Last Samurai! Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in Himeji

Featured in The Last Samurai! Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in Himeji

When traveling to Himeji, don't miss out on Shoshazan Engyoji, a Buddhist temple with a history spa…

Retro Buildings and Authentic Matcha! 5 Cafes Near Himeji Castle

Retro Buildings and Authentic Matcha! 5 Cafes Near Himeji Castle

Himeji City is not only famous for the Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site, but also its trove of …

Things to see

The Castle

The Castle

Museums

Museums

Seaside & Islands

Seaside & Islands

History

History

Nature

Nature

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Family

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Dining

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Stay in Himeji

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Events

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【Himeji Otemae Street Illumination】 On the

【Himeji Otemae Street Illumination】

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Himeji Castle being registered as a World Heritage Site, Otemae Street will be brightly decorated with high-quality illuminations. In addition, during the period, various events such as illuminations and light-ups will be held at Himeji Castle, Himeji Station, and shopping streets.

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November 22, 2023 ～ February 29, 2024
※Sunset~22:00(Weekend: until 24:00)

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【Announcement】 On August 15th, Himeji Castle

【Announcement】
On August 15th, Himeji Castle and most tourist facilities will be closed due to the typhoon.
Please stay safe!

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【Notification】 Himeji Castle will be closed fo

【Notification】
Himeji Castle will be closed for two days on December 29th and 30th.

Himeji Castle Night Event 24 October 24 - 6 Novemb

Himeji Castle Night Event
24 October 24 - 6 November

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We will stream from Instagram on 14 October at 15:

We will stream from Instagram on 14 October at 15:30 JST!

The Nada Kenka Matsuri is held in October 14 and 15 each year at Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji City.

The festival is referred to as a “fighting festival,” as participants slam portable shrines known as mikoshi into one another in a display of dominance.

The festival is divided into two days. On the first day, seven teams representing different city districts carry yatai floats to the shrine for a series of rituals between. The floats are resplendent, gorgeously decorated with wood carvings, gold and silver handiwork, and embroidered curtains.

On the second day is the main fight, as teams of young men carry three huge mikoshi shrines through the streets and jostle against one another. There are few detailed rules for the competition, but as soon as the portable shrines are set properly on the men's shoulders and everyone is ready, they are knocked against one another.
The moment a portable shrine is hoisted on top of another, the contest is over. Each team is divided into three groups, based on age. Men over 35 wear white headbands, those between 26 and 35 wear yellow headbands, and the youngest members of the team, those below 25, all wear red headbands and wield bamboo poles that are used in the fighting.

✳︎Depending on the situation on the day, it may be canceled or the time may be changed.

SAKURA🌸 Cherry blossoms at night🏯World herit

SAKURA🌸 Cherry blossoms at night🏯World heritage Himeji Castle🏯

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KOKOEN Kokoen is an authentic Japanese garden wh

KOKOEN

Kokoen is an authentic Japanese garden which is in the west of Himeji castle🏯 built in 1992. The garden is composed of a group of 9 unique gardens and a Sukiya-style teahouse 　”Souji-an”. You can enjoy having Japanese green tea（MACCHA）for 500 yen. Kokoen is a popular beautiful sightseeing spot in HimejiCity.

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🍁🍁🍁Autumn colored leaves viewing.🍁🍁🍁
・On Nov.19th to Dec.5th in 2021.
・Opening Hour
9:00～20:00（Last entry 19:30）
・Fee: Adults 310yen
Children 150yen（students under 18）
　　　 Combined Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden ticket
Adults 1050yen / Children 360yen
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Getting Here

Himeji is located along the southern edge of the Kansai region in Hyogo Prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea.

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