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Himeji
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Late March - early April for cherry blossoms (over 1000 trees!), or November for autumn colors. Visit early morning to avoid crowds.
From March 2026: 1000 yen for Japan residents, 2500 yen for foreign visitors. Kokoen Gardens separate 1500 yen.
Half day is sufficient (3-4 hours) for castle and gardens. Full day to add Engyo-ji Temple on Mt. Shosha.
Shinkansen 30 minutes (covered by JR Pass). Regular JR trains about 1 hour. Sanyo Railway from Umeda also available.
Yes, Himeji is very safe. Quiet smaller city with low crime rate. Just keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Himeji
Castle is very close to station - 15 min walk via Otemae Street. Bus is optional. Great views walking down the main street.
Arrive at castle by 9am to avoid crowds. Up to 50,000 visitors per day during cherry blossom season!
Combine castle ticket with Kokoen Gardens - beautiful Japanese gardens right next to castle. Worth the extra fee.
Cable car to Engyo-ji Temple runs every 15 min. Temple was filming location for 'The Last Samurai'.
Try local oden - Himeji is known for light soy broth with ginger. Also famous for anago (conger eel).
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210 ¥~1.3 $
Himeji Castle Loop Bus by Shinki Bus. Day pass 600 JPY (adult), 300 JPY (child). Payment by IC cards (Suica, ICOCA) or cash. Buses depart from Himeji Station
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160 ¥~1.0 $
JR West minimum fare 160 JPY (from March 2026, ~5% increase). To Osaka ~1530 JPY (62 min, Special Rapid). To Kobe ~1000 JPY. Payment by IC card (ICOCA, Suica)
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475 ¥~3.0 $
Base fare 475 JPY, then 450 JPY/km. Night surcharge (22:00-5:00) +20%. GO Taxi app works nationwide. Payment by IC card or cash
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500 ¥~3.2 $
Ekirin-kun at JR station: 500 JPY/day (regular), 1000 JPY (electric, until 20:30). Hime-chari: 1650 JPY/day. Free rental at tourist center near station. 5-minute ride from station to castle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.bus | 210 ¥ ~1.3 $ | — | Himeji Castle Loop Bus by Shinki Bus. Day pass 600 JPY (adult), 300 JPY (child). Payment by IC cards (Suica, ICOCA) or cash. Buses depart from Himeji Station |
location.transport.train | 160 ¥ ~1.0 $ | — | JR West minimum fare 160 JPY (from March 2026, ~5% increase). To Osaka ~1530 JPY (62 min, Special Rapid). To Kobe ~1000 JPY. Payment by IC card (ICOCA, Suica) |
location.transport.taxi | 475 ¥ ~3.0 $ | Base fare 475 JPY, then 450 JPY/km. Night surcharge (22:00-5:00) +20%. GO Taxi app works nationwide. Payment by IC card or cash | |
location.transport.bike | 500 ¥ ~3.2 $ | — | Ekirin-kun at JR station: 500 JPY/day (regular), 1000 JPY (electric, until 20:30). Hime-chari: 1650 JPY/day. Free rental at tourist center near station. 5-minute ride from station to castle |
