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Himeji castle status 2013/10/7 23:10
I consider going from Kyoto tomorrow (8.10.13).
Does it make sense ? What is the renovation status ???
by Yuval levin (guest)  

Re: Himeji castle status 2013/10/8 11:23
The renovation at Himeji Castle is still going on, so you can't see much of the castle's main tower from the outside.
However, the renovation only takes place every 50 years and you can see the tower from close-up while work is being conducted. A great chance!
I've been there about 3 times since they started renovation.
by zoomingjapan rate this post as useful

Re: Himeji castle status 2013/10/10 03:28
Egret's Eye View [Special visitor facilities for Himeji Castle restoration]
- http://www.himejijo-syuri.jp/en/index.html
Did you visit the castle?

by omotenashi rate this post as useful

Re: Himeji castle status 2013/10/10 05:40
Will it be finished before April 1, 2014?
by Dick H rate this post as useful

Re: Himeji castle status 2013/10/10 08:54
No, not until spring 2015, although the keep will probably start to gradually re-appear sometimes in the second half of 2014 (although the latter is just my own personal forecast):
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3501.html
by Uji rate this post as useful

Re: Himeji castle status 2013/10/10 12:46
If you plan to visit Himeji Castle after all, then I recommend coming on the 14th or 15th and then also go to the "Nada Kenka Matsuri".
It's the biggest and most famous fighting festival in all of Japan: http://zoomingjapan.com/travel/nada-kenka-matsuri/
by zoomingjapan rate this post as useful

Re: Himeji castle status 2013/10/10 12:50
Thanks Uji.
by Dick H rate this post as useful

Re: Himeji castle status 2013/10/10 14:52
I just found a page with an official forecast of how the castle will look over the coming months:
http://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/s60/2851146/_21909/siro-weekly-photo.html

As you can see, the full scaffolding will stay on until mid March, and then it is gradually being dismantled. By August 2014, the keep will be mostly visible again.
by Uji rate this post as useful

Re: Himeji castle status 2013/10/14 14:33
Ohh.. thanks for the info Uji-san. I really wish to visit Himeji castle, but didn't do so the last time as it's heavily covered. Hopefully, can do so by end 2014 if not 2015.

The link will provide us a guide as to the status.
by yuu csl (guest) rate this post as useful

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