Culture A New Way to Experience Himeji Castle Tom Fay Sat proudly overlooking the city streets below, Himeji Castle is a UNESCO-registered masterpiece of traditional wooden architecture.
Activities Come for the Castle, Stay for the Sake: Himeji Rachel E T Davies Himeji Castle is a both a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and considered one of the best examples of Japanese castles.
Food Gozasoro Red Bean Waffle Cakes Avery Choi At the heart of Himeji station stands a famous stall - Gozasora, where you can get the country’s best imagawa-yakis (今川焼) for less than a hundred yen.
Culture Senhime Peony Festival 2025 Late Apr Peonies are known for their large, fragrant blooms, and they can be enjoyed at several places in Japan including the Senhime Peony Garden at Himeji Castle
Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 2 José Manuel Zardain Nada no Kenka is celebrated in Himeji on October 14 and 15.
Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 1 José Manuel Zardain A fascinating and vibrant festival in Himeji
Shopping National Pottery Fair 2024 Early Nov The National Pottery Fair takes place over five days at Himeji Castle and includes pottery from around 30 famous production areas available to buy at great