Himeji

Himeji Castle

By shinkansen :

Tokyo and Himeji are connected with each other by the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen. Nozomi trains require about 3 hours to reach Himeji Station from Tokyo, while direct hikari trains require roughly 3.5 hours. The regular one way fare from Tokyo to Himeji is 14,700 Yen by non-reserved seat on any train, around 15,200 Yen by reserved seat on hikari trains and around 15,800 Yen by reserved seat on a nozomi train. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on hikari trains, but not on nozomi trains. Getting there: From Himeji Station, the castle can be reached in a 15-20 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride along the broad Otemae-dori Street, which leads in a straight way from the station to the castle.

Entrance Fees: 600 yen

Opening hour : 9:00 to 16:00 (until 17:00 from June to August).