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Himeji Travel Guide

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Himeji is most famous for its magnificent castle, Himeji Castle, widely considered to be Japan's most beautiful surviving feudal castle. The castle is designated both a national treasure and a UNESCO world heritage site.
With half a million inhabitants, Himeji is the second largest city of Hyogo Prefecture after Kobe. It can be reached in less than one hour from Osaka or Kyoto and is also a popular stop over on journeys along the Sanyo Shinkansen.

Attractions

1 Himeji Castle

Japan's best preserved feudal castle.
User rating: 94/100 (435 votes)
Visited by: 665 users

2 Mount Shosha

Temple mountain featured in "Last Samurai".
User rating: 90/100 (31 votes)
Visited by: 58 users

3 Kokoen Garden

Japanese style garden next to the castle.
User rating: 83/100 (129 votes)
Visited by: 215 users

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From Osaka: Himeji Castle and Sake Brewery
Guided full day trip from Osaka to Himeji and Kobe.

News and Reports

Himeji Cherry Blossom Report
April 14, 2009

Himeji Cherry Blossom Report
March 31, 2009

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