REAL HIMEJI | Travel Guide of Himeji City, Japan

Himeji City Events 2025｜Discover Festivals & Events Near Himeji Castle!
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Top 10 Street Foods Around Himeji Castle | Foods Loved by Japanese People and New Sweets Generating a Lot of Buzz!
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KOKO-EN - Japanese garden next to Himeji Castle｜Enjoy the seasonal beauty of nine gardens
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March 27-31, 2025｜Pottery & Tableware Fair in Himeji featuring works from Japan’s renowned pottery regions!
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TAKATANOBABA - Souvenir Shop right in front of Himeji Castle｜Selection of the top 10 souvenirs popular among foreign tourists!
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9 Best Places to See Himeji Castle｜Get the perfect shoot with cherry blossoms or the replica of the killer whale, etc
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4 Himeji Oden Restaurants near Himeji Station｜Why not try "Oden with ginger soy sauce," a special soul food from Himeji?
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4 Popular Sushi Restaurants in Himeji｜Standing-up-eating sushi, sushi-train, rich sushi dinner, etc
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Harimano-Kuni Sohsha Shrine - A historic shrine protecting Harima Province｜It has Gods of 174 deities in 16 counties and one of the largest tower gates in Japan
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Shoshazan Engyoji Temple - Location of Movie "The Last Samurai" ｜View of autumn leaves from Ropeway and experience sitting meditation, etc
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Himeji - Home to the World Heritage Site

Himeji is home to the World Heritage Site and National Treasure, Himeji Castle. As you exit JR Himeji Station, you will find the Egret Castle spreading its white wings, standing majestically at the end of a lively street with a lot of restaurants and stores.

It is only 30 minutes from Shin-Osaka to Himeji by Shinkansen and 50 minutes from Kyoto. Plan your trip to where the good old days and modern culture are well-mixed.

It is only 30 minutes from Shin-Osaka by Shinkansen and 50 minutes from Kyoto.

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KOKO-EN KOKO-EN - Japanese garden next to Himeji Castle｜Enjoy the seasonal beauty of nine gardens

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Himeji - Home to the World Heritage Site

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Parisian woman reveling in freedom - Let’s go on an adventure like “Alice in Wonderland”! What is the best one found in Himeji?

Indian Bonsai Otaku - What is the “Virtue of Humanity” that Japanese garden lovers learned from bonsai?

Parisiennes who love ordinary days - Crossing Japan with the Seishun 18 Ticket! Exploring the roots and art of the region.

Spaniards who value compassion - Bushido, Samurai, Zen. What is the reason for living of a man who believes in Buddhism and Taoism?

Let's Interview World Travelers! - Fuji, USJ, or Himeji Castle!? What is the best spot for advanced travelers around the world?

Two Beautiful Women from Germany - LEGO® of Himeji Castle brought them to Japan!

University Students from Texas - They got a cool souvenir with golden Himeji Castle on it!

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