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Himeji, Japan Tourism

Himeji Tourism

One of the best preserved and most architecturally demonstrative, Himeji's 400-year-old castle is so exquisite that it alone is worth a trip to the city. The castle is close to the train station, so it makes an ideal short stop on a day trip to several sights.
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Himeji Castle (Himeji-jo)
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May
72°F 22°C
59°F 15°C
Jun
78°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Jul
84°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
Aug
87°F 30°C
75°F 23°C
Sep
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
Oct
71°F 21°C
61°F 16°C
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Dormy Inn Himeji
Dormy Inn Himeji
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Hotel Wing International Himeji
Hotel Wing International Himeji
4 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
Comfort Hotel Himeji
Comfort Hotel Himeji
4 of 5 stars 60 Reviews

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Yuyake Koyake
Yuyake Koyake
4 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Ueyama Ryokan
Ueyama Ryokan
4 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Yumenoi Main
Yumenoi Main
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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4 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Indean
4 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
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Himeji Castle (Himeji-jo)
Himeji Castle (Himeji-jo)
4.5 of 5 stars 335 Reviews
Shoshazan Engyoji
Shoshazan Engyoji
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Kokoen Garden
Kokoen Garden
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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Himeji Castle

Himeji-jo is a hilltop castle,as opposed to a flatland or mountain complex,and comprises of 83 wooden buildings that are recognised as either "National Treasures" or "Important Cultural Properties".It...

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