Events

Himeji Castle Nighttime Cherry Blossom Light Up

At Himeji Castle's Nishinomaru Garden, which has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blo…

Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival

The Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring tradition at Himeji Castle.
At Himeji …

Himeji Castle Firelit Noh Theater

Himeji Castle Firelit Noh Theater is an event that began in 1971 to bring the castle to life, and i…

Mt. Shosha Fresh Greenery Festival

This festival is held in May at Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple, which was featured as a location in the …

Himeji Yukata Festival

This early summer Himeji tradition is held around the center of the city annually from June 22nd to…

Himeji Port Festival

The Himeji Port Festival is an annual event that heralds the arrival of summer in Himeji.
Sp…

Himeji Castle Moon Viewing Party

Visitors can enjoy fantastic performances of koto (a traditional Japanese stringed instrument) and …

National Pottery Market

The National Pottery Market is held during the autumn sightseeing season.
Selected ceramics…

Autumn Leaf Viewing in Koko-en Garden

Enjoy the autumn leaves of the vast 33,100 square meter Japanese gardens of Koko-en, next to Himeji…

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple Oni Chasing Ceremony

This event is held annually on January 18th at Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple, which was featured as a l…

Himeji Castle Winter Special Opening

Most of Himeji Castle's buildings are designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Proper…

World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon

This marathon of Himeji City citizens started in 2015. Runners can fully enjoy Himeji, including it…