It was built in 1609 A.D. (Keicho 14).
More than 400 years later, it still retains its beautiful appearance. World Cultural Heritage
Admission fees and opening hours of Himeji Castle.
List of Admission Fees to Himeji Castle
Adults (18 years old and over): 1000 yen
Children (elementary, junior high, and high school students) 300 yen
30 or more (adults) 800 yen
30 or more (children) 240 yen
Admission is free for children before entering elementary school.
Child fare applies to high school students under 18 years old.
For educational tours for elementary school, junior high school, and high school students, one teacher accompanying up to 15 students will be admitted free of charge.
Free admission for the disabled and one accompanying caregiver with a disability certificate. (In case of wheelchair users, the person and up to 3 caregivers will be admitted free of charge.)
Himeji Castle was built on top of a 46-meter hill by Hirayama Castle in the early Edo period (1603-1867), so there are no elevators, especially for visitors in wheelchairs. There are many railings on the keep and turrets, but the slopes and stairs are very steep and small. Therefore, unfortunately, wheelchair users cannot visit Himeji Castle alone. However, with two to three caregivers, it is even possible to visit the castle from the entrance and around the keep complex. (It is not safe for a single caregiver.)
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