Japan’s World Heritage Himeji Castle Day trip

I went to see Himeji Castle, Japan’s first World Heritage Site in 1993.
It takes only one hour by train from Osaka, making it an ideal one-day trip. In Himeji, I also enjoyed the famous Himeji Oden. Then we entered Himeji Station and enjoyed to our heart’s content the bullet train that passed by at a speed of 300 km/h.

Himeji Castle Website https://www.himejicastle.jp/en/

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⏰Timestamp
00:00 Opening
00:51 JR Special Rapid
02:59 Himeji Station
04:27 Himeji Castle
10:25 Himeji Oden
11:34 Bullet Train Shinkansen
13:34 How to take a video of the Shinkansen
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📍Places I visited
Himeji Castle https://maps.app.goo.gl/K2HQQGgYykyukMa36
HIMEJI STATION https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ls8MtFFUH3oByrSS8
Takata-no-baba https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wn5Dd9rqRjh7tyve8

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※Some meanings may be difficult to understand due to the use of Google Translate.
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Hello, I’m Hiro, travel addict I’m at Osaka Station, the largest station in western Japan. I’m going to Himeji for a day trip from here today. Himeji is famous for Himeji Castle. Himeji Castle was registered as Japan’s first World Heritage Site in 1993, at the same time as Horyuji Temple in Nara

Then, in 2015, it had a major 5 year renovation and I’m going to see it because I hear it’s so beautiful now! Train fare from Osaka to Himeji is 1,520 yen (10.12USD) “Special rapid” will take you to Himeji in about an hour

As soon as I got up to the platform, the train arrived Good timing This train from Osaka to Himeji was relatively empty. “Special Rapid” is like an express train, but you do not need an express ticket in addition to the train ticket

Of course, you can also take the Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Himeji However, it costs twice as much as a train Budget travelers like me take the train. This section is a straight line, so the train runs at a relatively high speed of more than 120 km/h( 75 mph)

The train runs for about 20 minutes and arrives at Sannomiya Station. Sannomiya is the busiest district in Kobe City, famous for China Town and the harbor After running for a while, you will see the sea on your left. And you can see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge connecting Honshu and Awaji Island

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge boasts the world’s longest suspension bridge with a length of 1,991 meters between its pillars However, in 2022, the “1915 Çanakkale Bridge” was completed in Turkey and took second place.　 But it’s still big and beautiful! Arrived at Himeji Station

With a population of 500,000, it is the second largest city in Hyogo Prefecture after Kobe City. At the end of the road is Himeji Castle, a national treasure and world heritage site. An old building that shines brightly among modern buildings Look! The manhole is also decorated with the design of Himeji Castle.

You can reach it by going straight up this road, but head north through the arcade street right next to it. This Miyuki-dori street is said to have been beautifully maintained in 1903 when the Emperor of Japan at that time was coming to this area.

During the war, the area was reduced to rubble by air raids, but only Miyuki Street seems to have survived with its firebrick construction. Now that a roof has been added, it is convenient for shopping and walking with the dog even on rainy days. Arrive at Himeji Castle!

After passing through a large gate, you will see a large… Huh?　It’s kind of smaller than I thought Maybe if we get closer, it will be bigger. Anyway, my nose is twitching with excitement. These are all Sakura trees. If I had come here a month later in April, it would have been extremely beautiful!

Not yet I found a video of someone during the cherry blossom season and I’ll post the link below. Hello, lord and princess The castle is still small, and far away. That means the site area is too large This would all be a strategy to prevent the enemy from attacking easily.

The main keep of Himeji Castle that we see was built in 1609 More than 400 years later, it still remains in its most beautiful form! These are holes made to attack the enemy with guns and arrows The holes are enlarged to widen the front, making it easier to attack from various angles.

On the other hand, from the enemy’s side of the wall, the soldiers attacking from behind the wall are almost invisible! It’s very well thought out Watch your head The ceiling is low, apparently to prevent the enemy from being able to raise their swords.

It is also dark with no windows, apparently to take advantage of the darkness to blind the enemy! The decorations are beautiful. I finally got there From here on, no shoes are allowed The stairs are very steep It reminds me of my grandmother’s old house The wooden architecture is very beautiful.

Hello Samurai I see, This castle is six stories high By the way, Osaka Castle has an elevator, but Himeji Castle does not. It is deeply moving to think that people walked here more than 500 years ago!

Now I am talking to the Samurai soul through this pillar. “My feet are very cold, how were yours?” It would cost quite a bit of electricity to heat this big house. These are weapons racks. Steep stairs that would kill you if you fell down appear again.

Perhaps the samurai were also firmly holding the handrail as they climbed the stairs! I finally reached the castle keep The Lord must have been watching poor people like me from here I’m more afraid of coming down than going up. I wonder how many millions of people hit their heads on this wood pillar

It is often used as a location for samurai and ninja-themed historical films and TV show James Bond “You Only Live Twice” in 1967 is very famous, right? Who knows… Well, anyway, Himeji Castle is photogenic no matter where you take a photo from Let’s have a meal

“Oden” is a Japanese stew in which a variety of ingredients are simmered together in a pot of kelp broth and soy sauce I chose beer made in this region. Cheers to Himeji Castle It’s a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine, has a jelly-like texture, and it’s called Konjac

Oden is usually eaten with mustard. However, “Himeji Oden” is eaten with ginger soy sauce! Lunch with a view of a world heritage site is the best! Yum I hope he will be registered as a World Heritage Site. I am back at Himeji Station.

Here at Himeji Station, it is famous for being able to see the Shinkansen run through the station at 300 km/h up close! I’m going to the platform just to see it! You can enter the platform for 2 hours for 150 yen (1 USD) Of course, you cannot board the Shinkansen

This ticket is being sold for people who are going to say goodbye to friends or family at the platform I often see grandparents waving to their grandchildren who they don’t know when they will see next. They buy this ticket.

Of course, train freaks like me who are just going to take pictures can also buy it Shinkansen up close is really cool! No, no! My purpose in coming here is to see a bullet train running at 300 km/h! That’s awesome! I printed out the timetable from the website for this purpose

If you don’t know in advance when Shinkansen will pass by, you can’t take a video after you notice the Shinkansen in time Because they are bullet! You also need self-practice for taking videos Because they are bullet This is the result of practice

I just realized this, but my waist is also spinning at 300 km/h, right? Here’s a video of it Perfect! I ended up having too much fun and stayed here until the sun went down! That means that two hours had long passed, and I paid an additional 150 yen!

Then I go back to Osaka by train I paid the extra 150 yen, so I don’t have the money to take the Shinkansen Poor guy… Thanks for watching my video See you on my next trip!