Himeji Castle
Osaka & KansaiHistoric castle

Himeji Castle

姫路城

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Region
Osaka & Kansai
Coordinates
34.8394, 134.6939
Hours
9:00-17:00 / last entry 16:00 / scheduled closure Dec 29-30
Admission
Adult ¥1,000 / student ¥300. Combined ticket with Koko-en Garden: adult ¥1,050 / student ¥360.
How to get there
From JR Himeji or Sanyo Himeji Station, it is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride to Otemon-mae.
Suggested visit time
Allow 1.5-2 hr for a normal visit; crowded periods can add around an hour of waiting inside the main keep.
Official website
Official website

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Last verified: 2026-04-07

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