Himeji Castle & Garden: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Hafen
Kobe, Japan
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Aktivitätsebene
Strenuous
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$159
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 5¼ Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
Your day begins with a visit to Himeji, southwest of Kobe, for immersion into this area's nature, history and culture.
Himeji Castle is known as the White Heron Castle because it sports an elegant white façade. Its imposing size and beauty and its well-preserved castle grounds lend it the status of both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. The castle complex was completed in 1609. Its eighty buildings span multiple baileys, connected by a series of gates and winding paths. Unlike many other Japanese castles, Himeji Castle has never been destroyed by war, earthquake or fire. It survives today as one of the country's twelve original castles.
You'll access the lovely Koko-en Garden from Himeji Castle — a riot of cherry blossoms in early spring. The garden opened in 1992 on the former site of a feudal lord's residence. It consists of nine separate, walled gardens representing various Edo-period styles. The feudal lord's residence features a pond with a waterfall, a pine grove, a bamboo garden and a flower garden.
Notes:
Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and many steep steps in the castle building. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Cherry blossoms are out only in early spring. You must remove your shoes at the castle. Few exhibits within the castle have explanations in English. Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse. Tour sequence may vary.