Himeji is home to Japan's finest surviving castle, the dazzling White Heron Castle that has stood over the city since the early 1600s. Tour its keeps and gates, stroll the neighbouring Koko-en gardens, ride the ropeway up Mount Shosha to the temples of Engyo-ji, and visit the Himeji City Museum of Art.
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List of all 8 things to do in Himeji and where to find them
- Himeji Castle (Himeji-Jo) 68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0012 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Koko-en Garden Himeji Park, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0012 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Taiyo Park 1342-6 Uchikoshi, Himeji, Hyogo, 671-2246 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Engyō-ji〒671-2201 兵庫県姫路市書写2968 Website Wikipedia
- Himeji Central Park Website Wikipedia
- Mount Shosha Ropeway Wikipedia
- Himeji City Museum of Art Website Wikipedia
- Himeji City Zoo
Official websites and travel guides
- Official Himeji website: www.city.himeji.lg.jp
- Himeji travel guide: Wikivoyage
- Himeji on Wikipedia
- All Himeji tours and activities on Viator
Where To Stay In Himeji: Interactive Himeji Hotel Map
Hotels line the broad avenue between Himeji Station and the castle, so almost anywhere central is within a short walk of the main sight. Compare hotels on the map below.
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