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Yes, this is either a good advice or not-so-good situation to any tourist. Himeji Castle is just a castle, but it is a castle in its own right. There are so much to see and explore. You will spend so much time going around depending on your curiosity and interest. Prepare yourself for a minimum of an hour and a half to complete your tour. You need to walk a lot and climb the stairs. There are not a single elevator as almost everything you will see are preserved and original.
Moreover, as I mentioned above, it takes more than an hour to spend in the castle. You will spend another one and a half hours wandering around the vicinity like the Nishioyashiki Garden, Shirotopia Memorial Park, and the three museums namely, Literature, History and Art.
You need to allot ample time for Himeji Castle and its vicinity. It will be very tiring if you don't.
Updated Jul 7, 2007
the Tiger Pub
I can't remember how many nights were spent here....
Apart from the Peruvian place (I got into a fight with the owner's friends) it's Himeji's only foriegner bar.
Aparently it's gone down hill in the last few years.
Yayoi (one of the owners) is the only reason to go back.
Written Feb 18, 2004
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There are a few homeless people who like to sleep & hang around JR & Sanyo Himeji Stations. They won`t bother you but they really smell!!! If you have to walk by them, don`t walk close to them. I`m not saying this to be mean but they have a really offensive body odor. They sleep & urinate along the sides of the walls. It`s really nasty so beware of those areas when you are near the station, especially south of the station & the underground passageway between JR Himeji Station & Sanyo Dept Store.
Written Jul 9, 2003
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When you are walking on Miyuki Dori, the shopping street on the way to Himeji Castle, be careful on bicycles passing or coming towards you. Riding bicycles on this shopping arcade are forbidden but people do it anyways. So be careful not to get hit by one!
Written Nov 2, 2002
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Official Sites:
JAPAN TRAVEL BUREAU
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SUNRISE TOURS
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JAPAN GUIDEBOOK IN ENGLISH
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Written Aug 25, 2002
Himeji castle will be under renovation until march 2015.
Written Aug 18, 2011
Website: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3501.html
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Reviews and photos of Himeji attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Himeji sightseeing.
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Q: Hi My wife and I will bring our 1 year old son to Himeji from Kyoto. I look fwd to visit the castle. May I know really how...
A: Hi, I think a day trip would suffice as Himeji is only 55 minutes from Kyoto by train. It's a pretty big place with many steps so be prepared to carry your son and...
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It`s hot & humid here in the summertime. It can get unbearable at times. If you can`t take it & need a break, go into one of the department stores near the station & cool off!
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Just for the record, Himeji is where Himeji Castle is situated. A very famous castle in Japan which became the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Himeji became a municipality on the 1st day of April 1889.......
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I came to Himeji in autumn 2004 because I had seen the white castle from the trains before. I decided to stop off on my way to Osaka. I put my luggage in a luggage locker in Himeji station and...
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In the eyes of most tourist Himeji city is synonymous with Himeji Castle, and the castle is definitely an amazing site! There are 12 original castles remaining in Japan, and Himeji Castle is the...
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