Himeji Tourist Information

National Treasure

8 buildings of Daitenshu (Main Tower), East Small Tower, West Small Tower, Northwest Small Tower, 'I' Corridor, 'Ro' Corridor, 'Ha' Corridor and 'Ni' Corridor

Important Cultural Assets

74 buildings including Cosmetic Tower, 'Ni' Turret, Oremeguri Turret, Bizen Gate, Mizu-no-Ichi Gate (Water Gate 1), Mizu-no-Ni Gate (Water Gate 2), Hishi Gate, 'I' Gate, 'Ro' Gate, 'Ha' Gate, 'Ni' Gate, and 'Nu' Gate

<Renovation of Himeji Castle Main Keep>

The Himeji City Government renovates the main keep of Himeji Castle from October,2009 to 2014.This full-scale renovation work is intended to repair castle structure such as the plaster walls and the eaves and canopies of the upper levels that have been damaged.
For safety reasons,victors may be restricted or asked to change the visiting route depending on the content of renovation work.We appreciate your understanding and corporation.

[It is possible to look around inside until April 11,2010]
Before starting each renovation,we need a preparation period for bringing materials.So visitors can look around castle in principle until April 11,2010.

※Note for Visitors
From November 16,2009 to job closeout,visitor can't enter the castle from Karamete-gate (east gate).During constructing the roofed scaffold structure (April 12,2010~January, 2011),visitors can’t enter the main keep.

[April, 2011~March, 2014]
The inside of the main keep will be kept open to visitors during the renovation period depending on the work content,with due attention to safety.An observation space and an elevator will be provided inside the roofed scaffold structure fully covering the main keep,so that visitors can watch the repair process using traditional techniques. Moreover, during the renovation period,special visiting opportunities will also be provided for visitors using wheelchairs or others who would have difficulty climbing up to the main keep.