Himeji City

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The central city of southwestern Hyogo and a historical sightseeing hub housing the World Heritage "Himeji Castle." The cityscape, which harmonizes modern convenience while protecting the tradition as a castle town, is attractive. Surrounding Himeji Castle, there are the beautiful Japanese garden "Koko-en" and the brick-built "Himeji City Museum of Art," allowing you to fully enjoy history and art at once. Himeji is also a city of gourmet, with local conger eel dishes, sake, and "Himeji Oden" coloring your trip. With excellent access from Kyoto and Osaka, it is an essential tourist city where you can directly experience Japan's traditional beauty and modern vitality.

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【姫路城と桜さんぽ】Spring Himeji 1day Trip

【姫路城と桜さんぽ】Spring Himeji 1day Trip

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Let a Guide Show You More｜Himeji Tourism Concierge Guides (3 min | English)

Let a Guide Show You More｜Himeji Tourism Concierge Guides (3 min | English)

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KENZO TAKADA in HIMEJI | The Designer’s Sacred Places in Japan

KENZO TAKADA in HIMEJI | The Designer’s Sacred Places in Japan

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17 Specialty products of Himeji, Japan 職人×文化×特産品(4K)

17 Specialty products of Himeji, Japan 職人×文化×特産品(4K)

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16 Cuisine of Himeji, Japan 姫路の食文化(4K)

16 Cuisine of Himeji, Japan 姫路の食文化(4K)

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14 The countryside around Himeji, Japan 姫路の原風景(4K)

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Ninja in Himeji, Japan 姫路(4K)

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Culture and Experiences in Himeji, Japan 姫路(4K)

Culture and Experiences in Himeji, Japan 姫路(4K)

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Himeji City Tourism Promotion Movie 1 (long ver.)

Himeji City Tourism Promotion Movie 1 (long ver.)

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Himeji City Tourism Promotion Movie 2 (Short ver.)

Himeji City Tourism Promotion Movie 2 (Short ver.)

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Himeji City Promotion Movie 3

Himeji City Promotion Movie 3

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Himeji City Promotion Movie 4

Himeji City Promotion Movie 4

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Himeji City Promotion Movie 5

Himeji City Promotion Movie 5

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Himeji City Promotion Movie 6 (English Ver)

Himeji City Promotion Movie 6 (English Ver)

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Himeji City Promotion Video 7 (Korea Ver)

Himeji City Promotion Video 7 (Korea Ver)

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Himeji City

Address: 68 Honmachi, Himeji-shi, Hyogo
Website: https://www.himeji-kanko.jp/
Operator: Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau

Himeji City Spots List

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple
Japan Toy Museum
Ieshima Island
Taiyo Park
Tegarayama Central Park
Former Fujimori Family Residence
Koko-en Garden
Esaki Mansion
Boze Island
Himeji Castle
Harima Area

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

An ancient temple boasting over a thousand years of history, also referred to as the "Hieizan of the West." Located on Mt. Shosha at an altitude of 371 meters, beyond the ropeway climb spreads a sanctuary of silence where solemn temple buildings (hall buildings) stand in line amidst deep forest. Famous as a filming location for the movie "The Last Samurai," its overwhelming presence and historical weight overwhelm visitors from all over the world. Zazen and sutra copying experiences are also possible here. It is one of the most recommended places for authentic travelers seeking a quiet journey to touch...

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Japan Toy Museum

Japan Toy Museum

A world-famous private museum in the suburbs of Himeji City, utilizing an old storehouse-style building. About 160,000 toys and dolls collected from all over Japan and 160 countries worldwide are housed, and the vast collection is spectacular. From traditional Japanese "kokeshi" and "temari" to rare folk toys from around the world, humanity's culture and wisdom can be learned through play. There is also a corner where you can actually handle and play with them, a space that both children and adults can get lost in. It is a spot full of intellectual surprises where you can touch Japan's simple aesthetic...

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Ieshima Island

An archipelago consisting of over 40 islands floating off the coast of Himeji. Many active fishermen still live here, and the maze-like alleys, houses lined up on slopes, and fishing boats filling the port tell the story of "life on a Japanese island" as it is. Strolling through the island, you can encounter nostalgic remnants of the Showa era, and the warm hospitality of local people will soothe your heart. Eateries where you can taste freshly caught seafood on the spot are true gastronomic hidden gems. Away from the bustle of the city, enveloped in sea breeze and the sound...

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Taiyo Park

A unique theme park in Himeji City that reproduces world stone structures and famous sites at actual or elaborate scales. The greatest highlight is "Hakucho-jo" (White Swan Castle) at the top of a mountain, modeled after Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, where you can enjoy the latest trick art inside. Also, in the "Stone Area" at the base, mysterious monuments from around the world such as the Great Wall, Pyramids, Terracotta Army, and Moai statues are assembled. You can taste the mysterious sensation of taking a world tour while being in Japan. This park, with its overwhelming sense of scale and playfulness,...

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Tegarayama Central Park

Tegarayama Central Park

A vast general park in Himeji City that is a place of relaxation for citizens and gathers diverse cultural facilities. Rare tropical plants can be enjoyed at the symbol "Tegarayama Greenhouse Botanical Garden," and the ecology of familiar Satoyama creatures can be learned at "Himeji City Aquarium." Since the entire park is located on a hill, it is also excellent as an observation spot overlooking Himeji Castle and the city. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage are beautiful, and you can feel the seasonal transitions while walking the paths. There are also unique landscapes utilizing the remains of a...

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Former Fujimori Family Residence

Former Fujimori Family Residence

A historically precious old private house that conveys the dignity of an Edo-period wealthy farmer's mansion to the present. The space with a heavy thatched roof, a magnificent central pillar, and a well-used hearth reflects the rich rural life of the time as it was. It harmonizes with the surrounding quiet natural scenery, and stepping inside, a calm time flows as if you have slipped back in time several hundred years. Here you can deeply learn about traditional Japanese residential structures and wisdom for coexisting with nature. For old house fans and travelers interested in the roots of Japanese living,...

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Koko-en Garden

Located right next to Himeji Castle, Koko-en is a vast Japanese garden of about 3.5 hectares built on the former site of Edo-period samurai residences. It consists of nine gardens with different atmospheres that incorporate the beautiful figure of Himeji Castle as borrowed scenery. You can encounter different landscapes each time you walk, including a full-scale "pond strolling garden" with waterfalls and ponds, gardens with seasonal flowers, and a bamboo garden. Especially during the autumn foliage season, light-ups are held, and the vivid colors reflected on the water's surface are of mystical beauty. In the tea house within the garden,...

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Esaki Mansion

Located near the World Heritage Himeji Castle, the Ezaki Residence is the historic home and private stage of the Ezaki family, a distinguished lineage of Noh performers in the Kanze School. This hidden gem offers international visitors a rare, intimate encounter with Noh, Japan’s oldest masked theater and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Unlike large theaters, the atmospheric wooden stage at Ezaki Residence allows you to feel the performers' breath and the vibrations of the taiko drums up close. In addition to performances, the residence often hosts workshops where you can wear authentic Noh masks and learn the basics of...

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Boze Island

One of the Ieshima Islands floating off the coast of Himeji, Boze Island is a "lively fishing island" where fishing is very active. The maze-like alleys, houses crowded on slopes, and countless fishing boats moored in the port create a unique atmosphere. There are many eateries where you can taste freshly caught seafood, and the fatty "mackerel" and "conger eel" are particularly exquisite. The landscape of authentic Japanese island life, not overly commercialized, remains, and the warm interaction with local people is also a charm. It is a hidden popular spot for repeaters where you can directly experience the passion...

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Himeji Castle

Registered as Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, this is the masterpiece of fortifications that Japan boasts to the world. Its beautiful appearance, covered with pure white plaster, is compared to a white heron with its wings spread and is affectionately known as "Shirasagi-jo" (White Heron Castle). The main keep and turrets almost entirely retain their appearance from over 400 years ago, and the layers of roofs and complex structures exude overwhelming beauty. Entering the inside, you can feel the ingenuity for defense of the time and the warmth of wood, experiencing the wisdom of samurai from the...

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Harima Area

The Harima area, which spreads across southwestern Hyogo, is a region that strongly retains Japanese history, centered on the National Treasure Himeji Castle. Ancient shrines, temples, and burial mounds are scattered across the vast plains, allowing you to feel Japan's progress from ancient to medieval times. It is also a treasure trove of traditional industries where craftsmanship shines, such as "Banshu Miki Cutlery," which boasts some of the world's best sharpness, and high-quality "Banshu-ori" textiles. Blessed with the mild climate of the Seto Inland Sea, it is also famous as the home of "Yamada Nishiki," high-quality rice suitable for sake...

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