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Himeji Castle

(姫路城)

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姫路市, 姫路市

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Himeji Castle

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"Entrance fee is ¥ 500"(3 Tips)
"Probably the most beautiful castle in Japan."(2 Tips)
"So close to Kyoto wth Shinkansen"(2 Tips)
"A lot of stairs but it worth to climb it up!"(2 Tips)

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YC CheahAugust 4, 2015
Lovely castle. Enjoyed exploring its compound. Castle interior is equally intriguing with info boards provided. It's so beautiful now, after several years of restoration. Must visit even having to pay
Upvoted Mar 25
Fernando LemosOctober 5, 2017
Easily the best castle we visited in Japan. The grounds are huge, can take hours to see everything. Interior is impressive, great opportunity to see how the castles truly were inside.
Jose CaballeroMay 26, 2015
Arrive early. No later than 10:00am to avoid the crowds. Just after the ticket counter, on the left, you can request an awesome English-speaking guide for free. Makes for a much better experience!!
Eefee T.September 28, 2017
Himeji is one of the few original feudal castles in Japan & amazing to visit. Go if you love Japanese history (Tokugawa related) or to learn about the building & its restoration (woodwork and masonry)
CarolMay 27, 2016
Be prepared to climb a lot of tiny and steep stairs! If it's a hot day bring a fan and an umbrella. Impressive castle, great place to visit. Entrance fee is ¥ 500
Per BNovember 13, 2015
Castle is nicest on the outside. Its been renovated several times but finished june 2015. Come early or right before closing, it will be packed and the stairs inside generate alot of queing.
Sam GrSeptember 4, 2016
Giant wooden castles were all the rage in 17th century Japan, and this one is the biggest. Great view from the 7th (top) floor!
David ThairMay 22, 2016
Once inside the main keep, you'll need to take your shoes off. Plastic bags to carry them are provided, but it's much easier if you make sure there will be space in your own bag.
Vivi WigunaDecember 20, 2016
Ask for one day free bicycle in Himeji tourist information. You can ride it to the castle. The castle was really cool but not reccomended for people with weak knee because the stairs was really steep.
sedaApril 28, 2019
I believe it doesn’t really worth spending hours trying to climb the top of the castle. It is worth visiting from the outside if you are short on time in Japan
Valerio FalluccaAugust 16, 2015
If you want breathe the real Samurai atmosphere, this is your place. It's the only one preserved ancient castle in Japan and just refurbished. It takes only 1 hour of Shinkansen from Kyoto
JMarch 5, 2018
One of famous castlse in Japan. Make a visit to know how Japanese built this grant building by stones & woods.
Lionel LimJune 2, 2019
1000¥ fee for entrance into the castle. Add another 40¥ for the nearby garden. The route through the castle should take about 1.5 hours if the place is jot crowded. Arrive early to avoid them.
Caleb LeungDecember 24, 2015
The must go place when you go to Himeji. There are some voting showing that it is the best Castle in Japan, overtake Kumamoto Castle
Jean-Noël VignaroliOctober 20, 2015
Be patient, and bring some water if you visit in summer. It's insanely hot at that time. Worth the wait though !
Fluying ✅December 12, 2015
Don't forget to download the Himeji castle App before getting there.
Lisa StarbucksApril 5, 2017
Save yourself the lining up to get up the castle. It's really not worth it because there is just stairs to climb and no platform at the top. The complex itself is the stunning part!
AldonaAugust 14, 2016
We decided against going inside as the entrance fee is now ¥1000, a bit over our budget, and we'd already seen the one in Nagoya. Very pretty on the outside, though!
EmrahSeptember 21, 2016
So close to Kyoto wth Shinkansen, a must see place you must visit around 2 pm cause closing time is 16:30
冰淇淋December 8, 2017
One of the nicest castles in Japan. A must-visit.
Viktor KiyashkoJuly 7, 2015
The nicest one! You can skip all the other in Nagoya and Osaka. All the same type. Nothing interesting inside except from the views :-)
J CubeJune 15, 2017
Unique... beautiful...a must go! Not suitable for elderly. Have to climb up and down a lot of stairs.
Kevin ErguizaApril 5, 2016
The castle is really beautiful except for the fact that one side of it is still under repair. There's a zoo nearby to kill off time.
Selipar JepunAugust 28, 2015
Worth a visit. The entrance fee is cheap and the castle is stunning beautiful.
Cristiano BettaMarch 29, 2016
Very very busy but worth the wait. Takes about 2 to 3 hour including queueing.
MamoruMay 23, 2015
World haritage. National treasure of Japan. Beautiful castle.
Wendi WheelerMay 21, 2011
Make sure you climb all the way to the top! The view of Himeji-jo is amazing!
Ollie MartinApril 10, 2013
The castle was used as a 'ninja training school' in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967)
EmrahSeptember 21, 2016
One of the most monumental castles in Japan..
Vanessa CorderoMay 12, 2017
A lot of stairs but it worth to climb it up!
Szabolcs 'csapos' PerlakiMay 24, 2012
buy the combined ticket to the castle and Koko-en garden, it is really worth it!
jansen cJune 24, 2015
Good view of himeji from the top of the castle
Luciano RochaJanuary 5, 2014
The Kokoen gardens are close to the castle and are very beautiful
Alex JOctober 21, 2015
Nice to see on the outside, but not really sure if it was worth the 1000YEN to enter. We were expecting more stuff to see inside.
Hector MoraintJanuary 13, 2020
Probably the most beautiful castle in Japan.
Sabino DiazMay 23, 2015
Super cool and they have finished the restoration!!!
Nisha ManglaniApril 2, 2014
Beautiful during Sakura
Grazyna OApril 8, 2016
Magnificent:-) So worth the trip from Sweden:-)
Sabino DiazMay 22, 2015
Loop bus from Himeji Station only 100yen
Davide BonfantiFebruary 26, 2011
One of the most beautiful castle in Japan!
LiuDecember 28, 2016
It's rated the best castle in Japan. Like its inner structure from the construction basis. But don't expect too much for the inner part. It's more for defense than residential use.
Tom ScottApril 1
Waiting time 1.5hr even on a Monday
Bilawal HameedMay 14, 2018
I would argue it's not worth 1000JPY when you can't go inside the main castle itself. You just walk around it. But if you don't go in, your visit to Himeji is very short and will feel unfulfilling.
Massara Nati …September 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
【国宝】登録建造物は５種( イ、ロ、ハ、ニの渡櫓・乾小天守・西小天守・大天守・東小天守)…姫山に設けられた赤松氏の居城にはじまり、秀吉の中国攻めの拠点〜次いで慶長五年(1600)に関ヶ原の戦いの功により城主となった池田輝政による整備、慶長十四年末には概ね完成。大天守は外観五重，内部七階で三基の小天守と渡櫓で繋がれて連立天守郭を構成。白漆喰塗りの城壁の美しさから白鷺城の名で呼ばれている。
maco kobaJanuary 12, 2015
小寺家の御着城を守る為のお城として、黒田官兵衛孝高が祖父重隆、父職隆と代々守ってきたお城。織田の播磨攻略→毛利攻めの際は、拠点として使えるように官兵衛は羽柴秀吉に明け渡した。その後、信長の乳兄弟池田恒興の息子池田輝政が入って現在の城の基礎を築き上げた。姫路城の縄張りは江戸城と同じ渦郭式で、この縄張りは黒田官兵衛が考案したものとされている。平成27年3月に平成の大改修を終える。
paipoiMarch 28, 2015
別名：白鷺城。1993年12月、奈良・法隆寺とともに日本初の世界文化遺産に登録。2015年3月27日リニューアル。屋根瓦の間に塗られた漆喰も白いが、約3年で黴が生えて黒くなる。本当に真っ白の姫路城が見られるのは今だけ。
Upvoted Apr 6
Kaz 野🐒💉💉💉April 15, 2015
真っ白な🏯と🌸の季節に撮る📷姫路城はとにかくキレイです🎵回りに高い🏢もなく姫路駅から姫路城まで歩く景観も素晴らしいです。
Pamela ScriffignanoOctober 23, 2014
val la pena fare una sosta. È a 15min a piedi dalla stazione ed è veramente un airone che si staglia nel panorama. Uno dei pochi castelli ancora originali e non ricostruiti. Imponente e bellissimo
Los Viajes de PituSeptember 8, 2016
Uno de los castillos mas bonitos de todo Japon. Y el único que es original de madera. Muy recomendado la visita👍👍👍
WOLF T. CrimsonMarch 6
【#姫路城】2024年3月6日天正8(1580)年に #羽柴秀吉が築城。三重の天守を持ち、城下町を整備した。関ヶ原の戦いの後は #池田輝政が入城。天守は五重に高石垣も築いた。城の規模も拡大。池田氏に代わり入城した本多家が城を完成させた。#播磨国 #兵庫県 #日本100名城

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