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Himeji Castle, Himeji

#1 among attractions in Himeji

Unesco, Forts and castles, Top attraction
Himeji Castle

Facts and practical information

Local name: 姫路城 Built: 1300 (725 years ago)Demolished: 1346Unesco: from 1993Area: 0.55 mi²Coordinates: 34°50'19"N, 134°41'42"E
Address

68 Honmachi, HimejiHimeji 670-0012 Japan

Contact
+81 79-285-1146
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Day trips

Himeji Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kōko-en, Piole, Historical Peace Center, Himeji City Museum of Literature.

  • koko en garden himeji~1530 ftW
  • piole himeji0.9 miS
  • historical peace center himeji1.7 miSW
  • himeji city museum of literature0.4 miNW
  • shou bing shan jiao liusuteshon himeji1.6 miSW
  • terrasso himeji0.8 miS
  • tegarayama himeji1.6 miSW
  • hyogo perfectural museum of history himeji~1060 ftNE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Himeji Castle open?

Himeji Castle is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Himeji Castle?

Nearby attractions include Hyogo Perfectural Museum of History, Himeji (6 min walk), Kōko-en, Himeji (8 min walk), Himeji City Museum of Literature, Himeji (12 min walk).

How to get to Himeji Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Himeji Castle:

Bus
  • 姫山公園南(医療センター・美術館前) • Lines: 3, 61, 62, 81, 84:姫路駅(北口)~国道マリア病院~香呂駅前~福崎駅前, 86 (4 min walk)
  • 姫山公園北(博物館前) • Lines: 84:姫路駅(北口)~国道マリア病院~香呂駅前~福崎駅前, 86 (6 min walk)

Train
  • Kyōguchi (17 min walk)
  • Sanyo Himeji (20 min walk)

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