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	LOCKERS Tip Rating:

Updated By heywinks on September 5, 2003

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Himeji Station Lockers

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There are coin lockers available at JR Himeji Station for your backpacks & bags, and maybe your suitcase if it`s not too wide. The largest lockers are located IN the station (after you enter the gates or before you exit) & close to the South exit gates or to the left wall after you exit JR Central gate. There are also some lockers to the right of the central exit. Look for the Shinkansen ticket office & the lockers are to the left of it against the wall. The largest lockers cost 800yen. Make sure you have 100yen coins available as the lockers don`t take bills.

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	Himeji City Museum of Art Tip Rating:

Updated By Sophiason on December 1, 2002

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Himeji City Museum of Art

by Sophiason

The Himeji City Museum of Art is at the vinicity of the Himehi Castle. The red brick building was once an armory. The works of the Belgian painter, Paul Delvaux are displayed here along with those of the local artists.

Open hour: 9:00-17:00 (18:00 summer)
Tel no.: 0792-22-2288

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Updated By heywinks on September 5, 2003

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I Love You Multimedia Station

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For those who live in Himeji, you can go to Egret (next to Otenmae Park) 4th floor & use the internet for free.
For visitors, go to I LOVE YOU MULTIMEDIA STATION at Festa, underneath JR Himeji Station (10 mins, 100 yen). It`s the cheapest and most convenient for visitors to Himeji.
Please note: The signs outside the multimedia station says "Sanyo Driving School" as the station also doubles as an application point for the driving school. Don`t worry about that. Just go through the sliding door & you will see the computers to your left. The staff can speak a little English.

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	HIMEJI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER Tip Rating:

Updated By heywinks on November 2, 2002

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Himeji Tourist Information
Center

by heywinks

There is an information center right outside of JR Himeji Station central exit. Come here for information & maps of Himeji. Open daily 10am-3pm. English staff available at certain times of the day. 0792-85-3792
There is also an information office underneath the station at FESTA with museum brochures & more maps. This is a self-service office. Go downstairs after exiting the train ticket gate, turn right and go straight down the shopping hall. Turn right again at the end and the information office is at the end of the hall in the corner on the right. They open until 7pm.

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	Meeting with Japanese Warrior Tip Rating:

Updated By Sophiason on December 1, 2002

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Himeji Castle

by Sophiason

There are some "warriors" in the traditional dressings wandering in the Himeji castle plaza. You can take a picture with them freely.

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	Himeji Castle Tip Rating:

Updated By Sophiason on December 1, 2002

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Castle Entrance

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You can not only have a look at the castle from outside but also enter the castle to see its interior decroration.

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	HIMEJI CASTLE Tip Rating:

Updated By kiwigal_1 on August 11, 2003

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Himeji Castle

by kiwigal_1

Himeji Castle is an awesome sight. I think we went on the perfect day. The overcast day made for some great pictures!
Himeji is a designated World Heritage Cultural property. Many visitors to Japan often miss seeing the castle. It is a real shame because it is the most beautiful castle in Japan (in my opinion!).

Admission fee into the castle and grounds is 500 Yen.

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	CHERRY BLOSSOMS Tip Rating:

Updated By kiwigal_1 on June 21, 2004

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Himeji Castle with Cherry
Blossoms

by kiwigal_1

Inside the castle grounds are many cherry trees. When we toured Himeji castle the blossoms were just starting to show. This picture is one of my personal favourites.

More Info: For a Virtual Tour of Himeji Castle click this link.

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	Views from the top. Tip Rating:

Updated By Sharrie on August 25, 2002

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by Sharrie

Himeji-jo has 5-storey main donjon & 3 smaller donjons. Enter the castle & explore... incredible views of the town of Himeji from the top of the main donjon!

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	A real castle to ward off invaders. Tip Rating:

By Sharrie on August 25, 2002

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by Sharrie

Himeji-jo was built with much thought: accordingly, the walls of the donjon has openings that allowed defenders to pour boiling water (yeah!! boiling!!!) or oil on to anyone that made it past defensive slits & thinking of scaling the walls. Remember those ninja? (& I'm not referring to Ninja Turtle... hahaha...)

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