Culture Himeji Castle – History Connected by Light Nov 22nd - Dec 11th It has been 30 years since Hyogo's Himeji Castle received UNESCO World Heritage status, and the castle will be hosting a beautiful..
Culture Himeji Otemae Street Illumination Nov 22nd - Feb 29th The arrival of the colder months means various illumination events start popping up on the calendar, and the Himeji Otemae Street..
Culture Himeji Yukata Festival Late Jun The Himeji Yukata Festival has been running for over 250 years now, and the event honors the beauty and significance of this popular..
Culture Nada no Kenka Mid Oct Nada no Kenka is a festival in Himeji celebrated every year on October 14 and 15. A dangerous, but very colourful and vibrant festival...
Shopping National Pottery Fair Early Nov The National Pottery Fair takes place over five days at Himeji Castle and includes pottery from around 30 famous production areas..
Culture Himeji Castle Festival Mid Nov The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..
Festivals The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji Mid Nov Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.