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

Experience the magic of spring with the Himeji Castle Night Cherry Blossom Festival, “Inochi Kirari,” at Himeji Castle’s Nishi-no-Maru Garden, one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

This year’s event draws inspiration from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, set to begin on April 13, 2025. The festival celebrates the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, inspired by the love and memories of Princess Sen, who once lived within these castle walls.

At night, the garden glows with soft pink blossoms, highlighted by the Expo’s colors: red and blue, with green added to symbolize life. Colorful lights and moving projections play across the castle’s white walls, creating a dazzling display of life’s brilliance.

For more details, please refer to the PDF below.
Himeji Castle Nighttime Cherry Blossom Light Up

Period
From March 28 (Friday), 2025, to April 6 (Sunday), 2025
Time
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (Last admission at 8:30 PM)
Venue
Himeji Castle Paid Area (including Nishi-no-Maru Bailey)
Admission Fee
Adults: 600 yen
Children (elementary, junior high, and high school students): 200 yen
Preschool children: Free