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. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition...
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.
Hotel Nikko Himeji is a minute on foot from the JR Himeji Station South Exit. It’s in a fantastic location just a 20-minute walk to Himeji Castle. Not only is the location convenient due to being in the city center, but guests can get a complete view of Himeji’s cityscape andHimeji...
Himeji is renowned for its iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, Himeji Castle, which stands proudly as one of the most spectacular and well-preserved feudal castles in Japan. Just a short distance from the hotel, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history and architectural marvels of this...
Himeji Castle has since remained standing for over 400 years — which is no small feat, considering that many Japanese castles were destroyed in the Meiji period. It has withstood bombings during World War II, and natural disasters, such as the great Hanshin earthquake in 1995. ...
Or ¥1,000 for the castle only.4. Wander around Koko-en Garden Located southwest of Himeji Castle, there is a traditional Japanese garden called Koko-en Garden. It has nine Japanese gardens, a small beautiful pond and an onsite restaurant. The atmosphere is peaceful (especially if you ...
it is said that when the sun is situated behind the silhouette of the castle’s upper roof the overlapping shapes resembles either a pair of glasses or the head of the popular superhero, Ultraman. There are eight amazing spots circling the castle, which allow you to view it from differen...
In December 2023, Himeji Castle will celebrate its 30th anniversary as a World Heritage Site and in conjunction with the ``Hyogo Destination Campaign,'' six areas that are closed to the public will be opened to the public. Coupled with the special releas
Everyone is aware of the big beautiful castle in Himeji. When traveling to the city it is very hard to miss. However, Himeji has other great places to see, one being Engyoji Temple. The city is the second-largest in Hyogo prefecture and sits on the inland Sea of Japan with the Chugoku...
It is easy to get to the castle grounds from the train station. The castle is visible from the station, and the walk is less than 30 minutes. Then you have to climb a hill to the Main Keep.The surrounding buildings are also very interesting. Fortress walls have rectangular, square...