Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese …
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Mar 7, 2025
We had an English speaking volunteer guide, Takumi Isamu, who was very knowledgeable and pointed out a lot of fascinating detail we would never have noticed, and made it a very interesting visit. Nei…Full review by Neil H
Feb 26, 2025
I had no idea where and what we were doing as my brother-in-law planned our sightseeing for the entire trip. He lived there for 7 years and we trusted his decision to help fill our weeks with the bes…Full review by X934KCjohnl
Feb 2, 2025
This amazing architectural structure has stood the test of time & stands proudly within Himeji. From first entering the massive outer keep gates you get a feeling for what it's like to have lived wit…Full review by U8982CDkarenm
I am interessted in the relative accessability of Himeji vs Matsumoto. After dealing with some health issues, mobility can be a challenge for me. I'm fine walking, but something requiring balance, like steps, can present a problem. During my last stay in Japan I visited Matsumoto Castle with its very steep, very smooth, wooden steps, that you have to climb in your socks because of the historic wood. I managed to make my way up without making a spectacle of myself. However, then I had to realize the the actuall problem was the way down; narrow, slippery steps - more than 60cm high After somhow making it down, I really never need something like that ever again. So, I would like to know, from people who visited both castles; how do they compare in that regard?
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I think they are similar. My suggestion is to avoid the steps, especially there can be a lot of people at Himeji, making going up and down the steps even more difficult. I personally …
I think they are similar. My suggestion is to avoid the steps, especially there can be a lot of people at Himeji, making going up and down the steps even more difficult. I personally think that the view from Himeji is not particularly spectacular. I am more impressed with the views looking at the castle from outside.
Hi. Four of us will arrive by cruise ship at Himeji Port at 10 am in early March. What would be the best way to visit the Himeji Castle independently? I have read that we can catch a bus from the port.
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There is a bus from just outside the hotel and the castle is so worth visiting!
I know this has been asked and answered several times before, but I feel like it needs to be updated given that Japan just opened up recently from Covid closures. Are there luggage storage lockers as we are planning to stop on our way from Kyoto to Hiroshima? How much are they?
Hello. I would like to visit Himeji Castle around 6 pm. How close can I get to the castle at that time? Can I get to Bizenmaru for nice pictures or the gates are closed to some point? Thank you
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