All Reviews of Himeji Castle page 2

It was even bigger than I imagined! Totally feels like a fortress!
It takes about 3 hours to walk around, so plan your meal time before you go in.
You’ll be amazed nonstop inside—guaranteed!

This gorgeous castle, also known as White Heron Castle, is absolutely worth seeing!
They even have manhole covers with designs inspired by the castle and the egret orchid (the flower of Himeji City), so keep an eye on the ground too.
In the bar district near the station, I tried the local sake Yukihikoyama.
It’s always fun to taste the local booze when you travel, right? It was delicious.

The gardens around the castle are super clean and really pleasant. Even if you don't go inside, it's worth coming here just for a walk.

Climbing to the top of the main keep is seriously exhausting, but the view is totally worth it! You can see all of Himeji City from up there!

Japan's most beautiful castle: Himeji Castle, also known as Shirasagi Castle.
A must-visit spot during cherry blossom season!
If you're coming to Japan to see cherry blossoms, Himeji Castle in the Kansai area is the perfect choice for first-timers.
Kansai is rich in history and culture, and Japanese people have loved cherry blossoms since ancient times. Their love for sakura goes all the way back to the Nara period, as seen in the Manyoshu poetry collection, which has many references to cherry blossoms. You can really feel how much the Japanese cherish these flowers.

Seeing cherry blossoms in Japan feels like seeing hope and a new beginning—after all, they're the flowers of spring, and their arrival means spring is here.

Himeji Castle is in Hyogo Prefecture. While Hyogo might sound unfamiliar, most people know Kobe (yep, the place famous for steak!).
If it's your first visit, here are five places you can't miss:
1. Himeji Castle
2. Kobe Port
3. Kitano Ijinkan (the Starbucks here is a must!)
4. Mt. Maya night view
5. Arima Onsen

It's truly amazing that Himeji Castle has survived wars, earthquakes, and air raids and is still so well preserved today.

The gardens and natural scenery around Himeji Castle are also well worth a visit.

Himeji Castle has so many gates and stone walls. The scenery changes depending on where you look from, so it's beautiful and impressive from every angle.

The cherry blossoms at Himeji Castle are absolutely stunning. It's just an hour by JR train if you're traveling on your own. The white castle with the soft pink cherry blossoms looks so beautiful together. Highly recommended!

Himeji Castle's main keep is the largest and most complete in Japan. It's truly a precious historical site.