[A tour of Japan's five most famous castles] Himeji Castle and Japanese Gardens

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📍Himeji, Japan

Here are two must-see spots when you visit Himeji.

① Himeji Castle
One of Japan's five great castles. It's characterized by its beautiful white walls.

② Kokoen Garden
Japanese garden. A 5-minute walk from Himeji Castle.
You can see beautiful autumn foliage and a Japanese garden. It's not very well-known, but it's very beautiful.
It's also used as a filming location for Japanese movies and dramas.

◾️Access
About a 10-minute walk from Himeji Station.
A bus also runs from the station (¥300 one way).

◾️Admission Fee
¥2,100 (A ticket combining Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden is a good deal.)

◾️Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Post by matsurika_trip | Aug 25, 2025