Verified Oct 11, 2026
Himeji Castle
Castle or palace · Himeji · Japan 🇯🇵
Only official site
city.himeji.lg.jp
Admission prices
Adult
Adults (18 or older)
¥2,500
2,500 yen
Resident
Citizen of Himeji
¥1,000
1,000 yen
Group
30 persons and over — Adults
¥2,000
2,000 yen
Group
30 persons and over — Citizen of Himeji
¥800
800 yen
Other ticket
Combined ticket for Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden
¥2,600
2,600 yen
Other ticket
Himeji Castle Annual admission ticket
¥5,000
5,000 yen
Free
Under the age of 18 (including those who have not yet reached the first March 31st since turning 18)
Free entry
no fee
stated on himejicastle.jp/en · checked 2026-10-07
Admission fee · Adults (18 or older) · 2,500 yen · Citizen of Himeji · 1,000 yen · 30 persons and over · Adults · 2,000 yen · Citizen of Himeji · 800 yen · · Combined ticket for Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden · 2,600 yen · Himeji Castle Annual admission ticket · 5,000 yen · · *There is no fee for those under the age of 18 (including those who have not yet reached the first March 31st since turning 18).
Practical
Himeji Castle: address
〒670-0012 Northside of San-no Maru Plaza of Himeji Castle at 68 Honmachi,Himeji CityOpen in Google Maps →✓ himejicastle.jp/en · 2026-10-05Himeji Castle: opening hours
Opening hours · 09:00–17:00（entry 16:00）✓ himejicastle.jp/en · 2026-10-05Himeji Castle: what should I know before visiting?
Q5. Is there a reservation system for Himeji Castle? A5. We don't have any reservation systems. You will need to want in line to enter the main keep when it is crowded. … Q6. Do you sell entrance tickets in advance? A6. You can purchase a time-slot specific digital ticket starting 90 days before your planned visit.✓ himejicastle.jp/en/index.php/en/faq.html · 2026-10-07Himeji Castle: how to get there
From the north exit of Himeji Station, board a Shinki Bus and get off at "Otemmon-mae". From there it is about a 5-minute walk to the Himeji Castle ticket gate.Translation · original in Japanese
姫路駅北口から神姫バスに乗車し「大手門前」で下車します。そこから徒歩約5分で姫路城改札口に到着します。Himeji Castle: parking
The closest parking lot is "Otemon parking" which is around 10 minutes from the castle enterance.✓ himejicastle.jp/en/index.php/en/faq.html · 2026-10-11Himeji Castle: is it wheelchair accessible?
A visitor on wheelchair cannot visit the Himeji castle alone because of the numerous steep hills. If you visit with two to three experienced carers, you can reach Bizenmaru which is near the main donjon. (Visiting with a single carer is dangerous.)✓ himejicastle.jp/en/index.php/en/faq.html · 2026-10-11Himeji Castle: are dogs allowed?
Starting March 1, 2026, pets are not allowed in the paid admission area (to ensure the safety of visitors inside the castle).✓ himejicastle.jp/en/index.php/en/faq.html · 2026-10-11国宝姫路城は平成5年12月、奈良の法隆寺とともに、日本で初の世界文化遺産となりました。 400年以上が経過した現在でも、その美しい姿を残しています。
Visit the official site →
You will be redirected to city.himeji.lg.jp — This is the venue’s own website.