Himeji Castle - From A Distance

Himeji Castle as seen from three main vantage points around the city: the Egret Himeji rooftop, Otokoyama, and Keifukuji Temple. See the map of photos below for more details of these locations. Otokoyama has the most impressive views of the keep, but the Egret Himeji provides views of more parts of

Himeji Castle - From A Distance

姫路城を遠くから見る

Himeji Castle as seen from three main vantage points around the city: the Egret Himeji rooftop, Otokoyama, and Keifukuji Temple. See the map of photos below for more details of these locations. Otokoyama has the most impressive views of the keep, but the Egret Himeji provides views of more parts of the castle. A zoom lens was used for all photos.

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Feature Pages

Main Compounds

Main Keep Interior

Nishinomaru Yagura Interior

Small Keeps Special Exhibit

West Small Keep Special Exhibit

Hishi Gate Limited Exhibition

To Yagura and Karamete Limited Exhibition

Oremawari Yagura and Bizen Gate Limited Exhibition

Outer Ruins

Middle Moat

Wasen Moat Tour

From A Distance

Koko-en Gardens

Night Views

Kokuin

Himeji Domain River Barge

Heisei Restoration