Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō), also known as White Heron Castle (Shirasagijo) due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered Japan's most spectacularcastlefor its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. The castle is both a national treasure a...
Himeji Castle("Himeji-jo" in Japanese) is a castle on a small hill located about 1.5 km north of JR Himeji station. It is one of the most beautiful castles in Japan, and the nickname is "Shirasagi-jo" or "Hakuro-jo" meaning "White Egret Castle" or "White Heron Castle" because of ...
Himeji is the largest Japanese castle, and one of the 12 original castles still left in Japan. Join us on a tour of this majestic castle.
Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotelin Himeji, Japan, offers a range of convenient facilities to ensure a comfortable and hassle-free stay for its guests. From laundry service to room service, the hotel goes above and beyond to cater to the needs of its visitors. For those who prefer to have their...
Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook Himeji Encyclopedia Wikipedia Hi·me·ji (hē′mĕ-jē′, hē-mĕ′jē) A city of southwest Honshu, Japan, west-northwest of Kobe. An industrial center, it has a large Buddhist shrine.
The castle structure Himeji Castle is the largest castle in Japan, with over 80 original buildings with numerous walkways and courtyards connecting them. Access to the outer bailey, or courtyard, is free to the public. In fact, every spring, the grounds are filled with bloomingcherry blossomsand...
The interior of the castle is preserved. It is the same on all 6 floors and the basement. It is an empty space surrounded by dark wood. Visitors are required to take off their shoes and carry them in a plastic bag. The staircases inside are extremely steep and not for the faint...
And when you visit Himeji Castle from Osaka, you will visit one of Japan’s top three most beautiful original castles. Known as the White Heron Castle, Himeji Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Himeji’s biggest attraction. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to travel from...
The Himeji Castle and the reflection of the castle from the North corner of the Himeji City Zoo. Discover the castle grounds with the AR phone app Once you make your way inside the castle grounds, the great scale of the 700-year-old Himeji Castle becomes apparent. The main keep built...
Inside the small Micro Polynesian huts, yellowed pictures of the park’s founder and local residents hang on the walls. You can tell that the park was truly one man’s dream and life’s work. Recently, presumably in an attempt to attract a younger crowd, the Neuschwanstein Castle replica...