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Himeji Report

Cherry Blossom Report 2009
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This is the official japan-guide.com cherry blossom report for 2009. Please visit also our guide to cherry blossoms for more general information and forecasts.

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2009/03/31 - Himeji Report
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Himeji Castle
March 31, 2009 - opening (10-50%)

Himeji Castle is generally believed to be the most impressive castle in Japan. The castle is located one kilometer north of the main station, and can be seen right after exiting the building. There are about 1000 cherry trees on the castle grounds, including weeping cherry trees and early blooming varieties.

At the moment the cherry trees have only opened about 30%. There were medium level crowds today, and a fair amount of people taking part in cherry blossom viewing parties (hanami). Most parties were taking place at the Sannomaru Square, but there were others at the Senhime Peony Garden just to the west.

From April 3 to April 12, there will be an illumination of the cherry trees in the evening from 18:00 to 21:00 (last entry at 20:30).

Himeji Castle

Buds and blossoms, castle in background

Cherry blossom viewing parties at Sannomaru Square

The view of Himeji Castle from Sannomaru Square
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List of Posts:
2009/04/16 - Fuji Five Lakes Report
2009/04/15 - Osaka Report
2009/04/15 - Kyoto Report
2009/04/14 - Himeji Report
2009/04/14 - Kobe Report
2009/04/13 - Nagano Report
2009/04/13 - Kanazawa Report
2009/04/12 - Kyoto Report
2009/04/10 - Tokyo Report
2009/04/09 - Nagoya Report
2009/04/08 - Kamakura Report
2009/04/08 - Yoshino Report
2009/04/07 - Kyoto Report
2009/04/06 - Tokyo Report
2009/04/06 - Osaka Report
2009/04/05 - Yoshino Report
2009/04/04 - Kyoto Report
2009/04/03 - Nara Report
2009/04/03 - Yokohama Report
2009/04/02 - Tokyo Report
2009/04/02 - Kobe Report
2009/04/01 - Kyoto Report
2009/03/31 - Tokyo Report
2009/03/31 - Himeji Report
2009/03/30 - Nagoya Report
2009/03/30 - Kyoto Report
2009/03/29 - Tokyo Report
2009/03/29 - Hiroshima Report
2009/03/28 - Miyajima Report
2009/03/27 - Kagoshima Report
2009/03/26 - Tokyo Report
2009/03/26 - Nagasaki Report
2009/03/25 - Kyoto Report
2009/03/25 - Kagoshima Report
2009/03/24 - Kumamoto Report
2009/03/23 - Fukuoka Report

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