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2025.03.06
"【About night illumination】
Himeji Castle is lit up in white, which makes the white plaster stand out the most,
from sunset until midnight.
In addition, special seasonal performances are held for 15 minutes each day from 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

[Light color of special performance in March]
・Main color: ""Pale magenta"" to ""Pale violet""
・Accent color: From “faint yellow” to “elegant yellow”
・Nature/Culture/Flowers and trees: Early spring, Hinamatsuri, Rape blossoms
[Light color of special performance in April]
・Main color: ""Faint pink"" to ""Pale pink""
・Accent color: From “faint cyan” to “elegant cyan”
・Nature/Culture/Flowering trees: young leaves, cherry blossom viewing, cherry blossoms


[Awareness color light up]
As part of various awareness-raising activities, Himeji Castle lights up its castle towers in symbolic colors.

Mar 8th.≪International Women's Day≫
・color:yellow
Mar 26th.≪International Epilepsy Day:IED≫
・color:violet"
2025.03.06
【Notes on Visiting Himeji Castle】

◆Please bring a shoe bag.
Please 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.

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.


◆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.

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