About
Home to japan's iconic white castle, a peaceful historic gem.
Why go
- Home to japan's most spectacular preserved feudal castle
- Surprisingly calm compared to kyoto
- Feels very local
Must try
- Himeji castle
- Koko-en garden
- Engyo-ji temple
- Himeji-style oden
- Gundam manhole cover
Pro tips
- Easy day trip from osaka
- Easy day trip from kyoto
- About 1 hour by train from osaka
- Staying overnight lets you enjoy it without the crowds
- Perfect as a half day trip or a full day trip
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Rating
4.4 / 5