Visiting Himeji Castle was an unforgettable experience.
The castle’s pristine white exterior, often likened to a white egret in flight, is truly breathtaking.
Exploring the interior, I was impressed by the well-preserved wooden architecture and the steep staircases leading up to the top floor, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding city.
The informative displays throughout the castle provide valuable insights into its rich history and cultural significance.
I highly recommend joining a guided tour to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overall, Himeji Castle is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Japan’s historical landmarks.
Truly an unforgettable experience. The castle can be seen from far away as you exit from the station which is in and of itself already a spectacular view. Tickets were also affordable and allows you to enter the castle compound and head up to the top as well. Believe they have increased the prices slightly by now, however, I still think that should not put anyone off from visiting this wonderful attraction.
Oh, you have to visit Himeji Castle! It’s honestly one of the most stunning places I’ve ever been to. The castle is often called the "White Heron Castle" because it looks like a white bird taking flight, and trust me, it lives up to the name. The whole structure is so elegant and yet feels so powerful at the same time.
Walking up to it, you're greeted with these massive stone walls and winding pathways that were designed to confuse intruders, but now they just make the approach feel like an adventure. Once inside, the wooden interiors and steep staircases really give you a sense of what life must have been like hundreds of years ago. The views from the top are absolutely breathtaking—you can see all across the city and even out to the mountains on a clear day.
The castle grounds are gorgeous too, especially if you go during cherry blossom season. The contrast of the pink blossoms against the pristine white walls is just... chef’s kiss. It's picture-perfect from every angle.
One tip: try to go early in the day or on a weekday if you can. It gets super crowded, but it’s 100% worth it and wear comfy shoes—there’s a lot of walking but honestly, it’s part of the fun.📸📸
Beautiful and majestic! The largest, most visited and best preserved castle in Japan. We took JR train from Osaka for about 1.5 hrs and upon exiting the train station, you can already see it even from afar. The castle grounds is huge. One can enter inside the different buildings and in the main keep, you can go up 7 floors and have a pretty view of the city on the topmost floor. Definitely a must visit if you are in the Kansai Region.
I was devastated to reach the Himeji Castle entrance gate at 4:07 p.m. to be told that although the inner grounds are open until 5:00, no tickets are sold after 4:00. 😲😡😢🤬
A staff member walked me through the gate to the first plaza/viewpoint, but then I had to leave (could still wander the grounds outside the wall). Absolutely crushing to have traveled from Kobe out here to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site and be denied entry with more than 2 hours remaining until sunset. I don't understand why any major tourist attraction would close so early. Ugh! 😤
