Himeji Castle Light-up

Name: Himeji Castle Light-up
Start: 2020-11
End: 2020-11

6:00pm – 9:00pm

¥1,500 (on the door)

Hyogo

The Himeji Castle Fantasy Illumination takes on the theme of Folktale Phantasms this year, with stories of young swordmasters, guardian deities and mysterious spirits. Visitors follow a set trail through the castle grounds while illuminations and projections tell the tales of long-gone characters.

(Greg Lane)

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Dates

Early

Late

Nov

Venue Himeji Castle

Entry

Adults:
At the door: ¥1,500
Children:
At the door: ¥500

Web http://himejijo-otogigenei... ⚠️ Link in Japanese

Area

Hyogo

Access

1.3 km from Himeji Station Sanyo ShinkansenJR Kobe Line (A85)

Weather

Typical weather at this time:

High: 17 ºC Low: 10 ºC

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