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2025.01.30: 【There are many steep slopes, stairs, and gaps.】

Himeji Castle has many slopes and stairs.
It’s like climbing a small mountain to get to the main keep.

Please wear comfortable clothing.

For safety, wheelchair users must be accompanied by about three experienced caregivers.

There are no elevators in the castle tower or turrets.
Although there are handrails, the stairs are very steep and narrow.

Please note that wheelchairs are not accessible inside buildings such as the main keep and turrets.

2024.12.23: 【L’ouverture de la fin d’année et du nouvel an 】
Le 29 et le 30 décembre, le château sera fermé.
Nous serons ravis de vous rencontrer au château.

2024.12.08: [ Entrée gratuite : jour où le château a été répertorié patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO ]
Le mercredi 11 décembre représente le jour où le Château de Himeji s’est vu inscrit dans le site de l'UNESCO.Pour le fêter, nous vous accueillons gratuitement au Château.Nous vous attendons les portes grandes ouvertes.

2024.04.01: 【Notes on Visiting Himeji Castle】

①Please bring thick socks or comfortable indoor shoes. The inside of the buildings (Main Keep etc.) is a wooden floor. Because it is slippery and dangerous, also there is a risk of damaging cultural properties with heels of shoes, please do not use the provided shoe bags as shoe covers.

②Please bring a shoe bag.
No outdoor shoes are allowed inside the buildings (Main keep. etc.). Please put in a plastic bag (containing, plant-derived materials) that you will be given at the entrance of the building. Please bring your own bag (shoe bag) to protect the environment.

2023.02.25

【Notice】Full resumption of Himeji Castle English Guided tours!

Himeji Castle has resumed English Guided tours for a limited number of days since Nov12th（Sat.）and, we are pleased to announce that the tour will fully resume on Mar.1st（Wed.）.
We're looking forward to having you join us!

Everyday ! ① 10:00　② 13:00

⇒ https://www.himejicastle.jp/tours/