Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Himeji, Japan

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.6 km
Ascend 113 m
Descend 95 m

Experience Himeji in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in HimejiIndividual Sights in Himeji

Sight 1: Osakabe Shrine

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Nagabe Shrine is a shrine located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. One of the 24 companies of Harima Kokudaisha.

Wikipedia: 長壁神社 (JA)

315 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: 三木美術館

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The Miki Museum of Art is an art museum located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Opened in June 20.

Wikipedia: 三木美術館 (JA)

792 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 3: Kōko-en

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Kōko-en (好古園) is a Japanese garden located next to Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: Kōko-en (EN)

1099 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 4: 姫路神社

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Himeji Shrine is one of the shrines dedicated to the ancestors of the clan in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 姫路神社 (姫路市) (JA)

405 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Himeji City Museum of Art

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The Himeji City Museum of Art is an art museum located in Himeji Park, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. The director is Misato Fudo.

Wikipedia: 姫路市立美術館 (JA), Website

1009 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 6: Himeji Castle

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Himeji Castle ( ) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 rooms with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. The castle is frequently known as Hakuro-jō or Shirasagi-jō because of its brilliant white exterior and supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight.

Wikipedia: Himeji Castle (EN), Website

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