Himeji Castle/Kokoen
History
Harima
Himeji Castle and Horyuji Temple in Nara were the first to be designated Japanese World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and, among remaining Japanese castles, it is famous worldwide. Its walls are covered with white plaster, earning it the nickname the White Heron Castle. The castle commands a graceful presence and looks out over the whole town. Kokoen is a Japanese garden with ponds built on the ruins of the 3.3 ha mansion where the Lord of Himeji and his samurai lived.
| Hours | 1. Himeji Castle: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:00),
9:00-18:00 (April 25-August 31, Last entry 17:00) 2. Kokoen: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30), 9:00-18:00 (April 25-August 31, Last entry 17:30) |
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| Closed | December 29-December 30 |
| Fee | 1. Himeji Castle: Adults: ¥600; 5 years old-Junior High School Students: ¥200 2. Kokoen: Adults: ¥300; Elementary and Junior High School Students: ¥150 *Combined ticket for Himeji Castle and Kokoen: Adults: ¥720; Children: ¥280 |
| Access | 15 minute walk from JR Himeji Station |
| Address | 68 Honmachi, Himeji |
| Inquiries | 1. Himeji Castle Administration Office 079-285-1146 2. Kokoen 079-289-4120 |
| URL | 1. Himeji Castle http://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/foreigner/en/_10735/_10770/_10806.html/ 2. Kokoen http://www.ryokka.jibasan.or.jp/kokoen/index_en.html |
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