Himeji
Top Places to Visit
Hyogo Prefectural Museum Of History
Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History, (Across the street from Himeji City Museum of Art), [4]. Open from 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed Mondays. Unlike most prefectural ... more
Hayashida
Hayashida (written: 林田 lit "woods field") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Himeji Central Park
The Himeji Central Park (姫路セントラルパーク, Himeji Sentoraru Pāku) is a safari park in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan. The park opened in March 1984, and is the only safari ... more
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle (姫路城 Himeji-jō), (An easy 10-minute walk north from the station; also accessible by bus.), [2]. The castle is open 9 AM to 5 PM daily (admission ... more
Top Places to Eat
Starbucks
Starbucks, Located on the first floor of the Forus shopping building.
Sakura-saku
Sakura-saku, Honmachi 68, Himeji 670-0917. Vegetarian-friendly restaurant (also a kind of greengrocer's) with nice open-air frontage and view of Himeji castle. ... more
Koba And More
Koba and More, a small ramen shop with a jazz theme that is famous among the local expat crowd for its unusual Milk Ramen. Koba is the owner and ramen chef. ... more
Subway
Subway, the American sandwich chain, is a 5-minute walk north from JR Himeji station on Miyuki dori.
Top Shopping Places
Sanyo Department Store
Sanyo department store, part of Sanyo station (North of Himeji JR station, on the West side of the main street). A standard department store with a variety of ... more
Festa
Festa, located on the northeast corner outside of Himeji station, has a small selection of stores.
Bon Marche
Bon Marche, there are two in the station area, one on Miyukidori close to the castle, and one tucked behind and between Sanyo department store and Mitsubishi ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Hosanna Irish/british Pub
Hosanna Irish/British Pub. The city's resident Irish Pub, except that the city's small Irish population tend to avoid it at all costs. Serving good food in a ... more
Top Activity Places
Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
Cherry Blossom Viewing Party, usually around the second Sunday in April. Lots of koto and taiko drumming.
Yukata Matsuri
Yukata Matsuri - mid June, runs 2-3 days. Locals criticize this festival for having no roots or real reason to exist other than an opportunity for girls to ... more
Oshiro Matsuri
Oshiro Matsuri - early august. A large parade down the main street ending at Himeji castle. There is also a big stage to see lots of dancing, which can range ... more
Moon Viewing
Moon viewing - in September near the time of the Harvest moon. Features traditional plays and drums.
Nada Matsuri
Nada Matsuri
Aboshi Matsuri
Aboshi Matsuri
