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Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō), also known as White Heron Castle (Shirasagijo) due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. The castle is both a national treasure and a world heritage site.
APA Hotel Himeji-eki-kita is conveniently located just a 6-minute walk from JR Himeji Train Station. It has a restaurant, massage services and well-equipped rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in the whole hotel. It takes 15 minutes on foot from the hotel to Himeji Castle. Himeji Central Park is a 25-minute bus ride from Himeji-eki-kita APA Hotel.
APA Hotel Himeji-eki-kita is conveniently located just a 6-minute walk from JR Himeji Train Station. It has a restaurant, massage services and well-equipped rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in the whole hotel. It takes 15 minutes on foot from the hotel to Himeji Castle. Himeji Central Park is a 25-minute bus ride from Himeji-eki-kita APA Hotel.
Ten spots in the city have been selected by Himeji City as places to view the castle. Many of these spots are off the regular sightseeing route, and visiting them can be an interesting way to visit some off-the-beaten path places and get an almost 360 degree view of the castle complex. Below are the ten spots and a bonus mountain temple complex ...
APA Hotel Himeji-eki-kita is conveniently located just a 6-minute walk from JR Himeji Train Station. It has a restaurant, massage services and well-equipped rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in the whole hotel. It takes 15 minutes on foot from the hotel to Himeji Castle. Himeji Central Park is a 25-minute bus ride from Himeji-eki-kita APA Hotel.
Hyogo Prefecture. Hyogo Prefecture (兵庫県, Hyōgo-ken) is located in the Kansai Region, stretching from the Seto Inland Sea to the Sea of Japan. Its largest city and capital is Kobe, its most famous tourist attraction is Himeji Castle, and its best known hot spring resorts are Arima and Kinosaki.
World Cultural Heritage Sites. Horyuji Temple. Added in 1993. Horyuji Temple 's central gate, main hall and pagoda are the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. Himeji Castle. Added in 1993. Himeji Castle is the most beautiful and complete surviving example of a Japanese feudal castle. Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Added in 1994.
Apr 3, 2019 · Himeji Castle is a national treasure, world heritage site, one of only twelve original castles left in Japan, and considered to be the country's most beautiful castle. The castle grounds are especially popular during the cherry blossom season containing a large number of trees for visitors to enjoy.
Visitor's guide to Himeji Castle. Home. Back
Takeda Castle (竹田城跡, Takedajō-seki) is a ruined castle in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, that is also known as the "castle floating in the sky" because of the way it appears to be floating on a sea of clouds on foggy autumn mornings. The castle was originally built in 1411 and was later conquered by Toyotomi Hideyoshi on one of his ...
