Himeji Castle
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): shorter hours or partly closed.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March — at its best. Cherry blossoms, late March to early April.
Open in April — at its best. Cherry blossoms, late March to early April.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): shorter hours or partly closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
Often called Japan's most beautiful original castle — the 'White Heron', for its white walls.
World Cultural Heritage, National Treasure
Nearby
- Kokoen Garden ≈ 10 min by car
- Mt. Shosha Engyoji Temple ≈ 35 min by car
- Ishi-no-Hoden (Oshiko Shrine) ≈ 55 min by car
- Ichijoji Temple ≈ 55 min by car
- Jodo-ji Temple (Ono) ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- March, April — Cherry blossoms, late March to early April
- Getting there
- 20 min walk from Himeji Station
- Fee
- ¥2,500 (¥1,000 for Himeji residents; under 18 free)
- Good to know
- Closed December 29–30
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info