1泊2日の姫路ひとり旅｜フェリーで世界遺産・姫路城と圓教寺が最高過ぎた！

1泊2日の姫路ひとり旅｜フェリーで世界遺産・姫路城と圓教寺が最高過ぎた！

Sorry, opening the scene
all sweaty on my chest. Today I’m heading out to see
a beautiful World Heritage site. From Shodoshima Island,
I’m on my way to Himeji. Taking the ferry
all the way to Himeji. One-way ticket, about 1,900 yen. Lucky me—the weather’s perfect! Alright, off to Himeji.
Goodbye, Shodoshima! I had such a great time.
Thank you, Shodoshima! The ferry ride to Himeji
takes 1 hour 40 minutes. Kobe, Takamatsu, Shodoshima,
and now Himeji—all by ferry. Feels like I discovered
a pretty awesome route. And with that thought, this canned coffee
tastes extra good right now. It’s mid-July, 35°C (95°F).
I’m melting here… I never get tired of staring at the sea.
So calming, so strange. And just like that,
we’ve arrived at Himeji Port. Even the factories
seem to be welcoming me. Thank you, Shodoshima Ferry! A bus to Himeji Station was waiting,
so I hopped right on. The fare, just 320 yen. And in about 30 minutes,
I’m at Himeji Station. From right in front of the station,
you can already see Himeji Castle! That’s not fair—what a view
straight from the station. Let’s head over. No chance of
getting lost—it’s a straight path. Oh wow, even the manhole cover
has Himeji Castle on it! Even the mailbox is castle-themed. Before visiting the castle,
time to grab some lunch first. Google told me this bakery is super popular,
so here I am checking it out. But wow, finding the entrance
was way too hard! Never thought it would be hidden
in this back alley. The vibe looks pretty sketchy though… Stepping in carefully, a bit nervous. Then boom—there’s a stylish,
welcoming entrance. Inside, shelves packed with
amazing-looking bread! Wood decor and a cool
American vintage vibe. Hidden spot, yet full of Western tourists.
What a surprise! The internet’s power
is really something. Wish my channel could get
that popular someday, haha. I ordered the cheeseburger. Bigger than I imagined! Thick-cut, juicy beef patty. Crisp lettuce, tomato, onion,
and cheddar cheese. Even the bun looks toasted perfectly. So juicy, so tasty! Tangy tomato, creamy cheese,
and that sauce all blend together. Each bite fills my mouth
with more and more flavor. When food’s this good,
my pinky sticks out. LOL No wonder there’s always
a line outside this place. If I lived nearby, I’d probably
come here every day. Next time, I’ll try their bread too. Totally satisfied! Alright, time to head
toward Himeji Castle. Only a 5-minute walk
from the bakery. With no tall buildings around,
the castle really stands out. I heard the rumors, but wow—
it’s seriously white! They call it the “White Heron Castle,”
because it looks like a bird spreading wings. Bought a combo ticket with the garden—
only 1,050 yen. Walked through the main gate… And boom—Himeji Castle rises,
bright white on the right! This 45° angle from the left—
absolutely stunning. So beautiful, sweat is pouring
straight out of my chest. That white plaster wall
is blinding bright! After the 2015 renovation, some joked
it looked like the “Too White Castle.” Haha. Honestly, it looks picture-perfect
from every angle. And here I am, eavesdropping
on another guide’s explanation. Like a sneaky ninja, listening in. According to the guide… The low gates forced enemies
to bow their heads and slow down. The stone walls are stacked
with crazy precision. Amazing how they built this
with no heavy machinery. Craftsmanship from 400 years ago
still standing today. It really moves me—skill and spirit
lasting through centuries. Tourists come from all over, but… For some reason, I notice
a lot of French visitors. I wonder if Himeji
has some tie to France. Along the wall, racks filled
with old weapons. They used to hang spears and guns,
ready for attack. Here’s a space called
the “Warrior’s Hideout.” Soldiers hid inside, ready to launch
a surprise attack on intruders. These stairs are so steep! Maybe that was another trick
to keep enemies out. The angle’s dangerous—
you need the railing. Thinking samurai once climbed
these same steps—gives me chills. Finally, reached the top tower! Surprise—a shrine up here. But wow, so many people!
Total overtourism in this spot. Still, the view is just perfect. Looking out, it feels like
a 15-story building. Building this height 400 years ago—
that’s insane. And now I’m heading back down. Yep, Japan’s whitest castle. But seriously, this heat
is on another level… I’m sweating endlessly, nonstop. Right next to the castle
is a humble little zoo. Got a postcard as a souvenir,
and stamped it too. Cute little design! Ahh, that feels so good. Haha, I’m soaking wet! Even the penguins look drained
in this crazy heat. That giraffe with long lashes—
super cute. And here’s an elephant named Himeko. I thought she was just cooling off
inside the stable… But the staff said,
“She passed away five years ago.” Walked 200 meters west of the castle,
arrived at Koko-en Garden! Entry is 310 yen, but with the castle
ticket, only 50 yen more. No way I’m missing
a deal like that! This garden is often used
as a film set for period dramas. They even filmed the movie
“Rurouni Kenshin” here. Right next to the castle,
such a peaceful world. After that power and energy,
this silence really hits me. Just walking here makes me feel
like my heart is resetting. A beautiful Japanese garden. And look—koi fish too. Not very large, but the harmony
of the space is captivating. They even have a shishi-odoshi! That “clunk” sound brings
a cool summer vibe. But today’s heat is too much,
even for a shishi-odoshi. Wait—is that frog real!? Honestly, I can’t tell. LOL I finally figured out why
I’m this uncomfortable. It’s these long pants I’m wearing! When in trouble, time to call on UNIQLO! Going to buy myself some shorts. UNIQLO everywhere—
seriously a lifesaver. Last winter in Hokkaido,
they saved me too. Wow, so many kinds of shorts! Tomorrow’s going to be much better. Tonight’s stay: a capsule hotel
right by the station. Modern, wood-themed interior design. Feels super clean and cozy. They even have a women-only floor. Only 3,700 yen per night—
great value for the quality. Got room wear, toothbrush,
and earplugs at the front desk. Free Wi-Fi is lightning fast—love it! Shared sinks and showers
are wide and spotless. They even have a washer-dryer,
huge bonus. I’m starving—time to grab a drink. Trying Himeji’s specialty, oden. Here they eat it with ginger soy sauce—
that’s the Himeji way. Might as well pair it
with some local sake too. Nada-Giku—labeled as a super popular sake. But honestly, my tongue isn’t refined
enough to tell the difference. LOL The glass was filled to the brim— so I had to bring my mouth
to the glass instead. Cheers! Crisp, refreshing flavor.
Easy to drink. Himeji oden looks darker
than regular oden. Oh yeah—the ginger soy kicks in.
So tasty! Boiled egg, fried tofu, konnyaku,
fish cake, beef. The broth soaked in—perfect flavor. And pairs perfectly with sake. This is pure bliss. The beef melts in your mouth,
so soft and tender. First time eating eggs
with ginger soy—works so well! Why didn’t I discover
this combo sooner? On a cold winter night,
this with hot sake would be heaven. Still hungry, so I ordered
fish marinated in sake lees. Grilled fish smothered
with a rich sake-lees sauce. Wonder what kind of fish this is? Maybe Spanish mackerel? Either way, the flavor of sake lees
makes it delicious. Next stop, “Takopi.” Over 50 years of history—
Himeji’s soul food. Brush sauce on the takoyaki,
then dip it in broth—Himeji style. Freshly made, steaming hot—
looks amazing! First bite, without the sauce. Ouch! It’s burning hot! Fluffy outside, gooey inside. Dipping it in broth makes it
so light and refreshing. The bonito-flavored broth
is gentle and tasty too. Ten pieces vanish in no time. Honestly, I could eat
a hundred of these. Finally, I drink the broth
like it’s soup. And now, let’s see Himeji Castle at night. The gate is still open,
so you can enter at night too. Totally different from daytime—
almost no people around. At sunset, the lights switch on. The white shines even brighter—beautiful. At 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.,
special light shows start. Seasonal illuminations—
so worth seeing. Definitely glad I came here tonight. But tomorrow’s early, so I’ll sleep.
Good night, Himeji Castle. Good morning, Himeji Castle! These new shorts—so comfy! Today I’m heading further north
to Mt. Shosha. Catching the bus
from in front of Himeji Station. Got a combo ticket for bus and ropeway—
great deal at this office. Also grabbing a bento to enjoy
on top of the mountain. Another Himeji specialty—anago eel. There’s a large and small size… After checking my wallet, I’ll go with small. Grilled anago looks so tasty! Outside, a TV crew
was filming a street segment. Didn’t realize it takes this many
staff besides the cameraman. This shop’s so popular,
they’re being featured. If TV covers it,
then it must be good! Got my anago bento! Alright, I’m all set. The bus to Mt. Shosha leaves
from platform 10. Do you tear this ticket yourself,
or let them do it? Turns out you tear it yourself,
from the bottom up. See you later, Himeji Castle! Now heading to Mt. Shosha… It’s famous as a filming spot
for “The Last Samurai.” So yes—I’m walking
where Tom Cruise once walked. Arrived at the last stop:
the ropeway station for Mt. Shosha. The ropeway runs every 15 minutes.
Waiting inside the lounge. The walls are covered
with celebrity autographs! Of course, Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe
stand out as Hollywood royalty. Their autographs are displayed
at the very top. LOL Truly out of reach—literally. By the way, Ken Watanabe
has really elegant handwriting. They say Tom Cruise came here
by helicopter from Kobe. Meanwhile, I came by…
local bus and ropeway. That’s the difference between
a Hollywood star and a YouTube star. LOL Looking out over Himeji City
from 371 meters up. Paid 500 yen entrance fee,
heading toward Engyo-ji Temple. Could take a 500 yen bus,
but I’ll walk instead. Sometimes you only find views
by climbing step by step. Worried the sound might disturb others,
I hit it so softly it barely rang. Yep, my overly considerate nature showing again. Guess everyone takes the bus?
I’m the only one walking… Feels like I have the whole mountain road
to myself. After walking a while—finally reached
the main gate of Engyo-ji. But from here, there’s still
more walking to do. The road feels endless… Wish they sold chest sweat napkins—
would buy in bulk. LOL For some reason, only my chest
sweats like crazy. After 30 minutes from the ropeway,
finally at Engyo-ji! Wow, beautiful!
And the scale—it’s incredible! This massive temple towering
in the forest is overwhelming. Honestly, more goosebumps here
than at Himeji Castle. How did they even build this
deep in the mountains? The current Mani-den is the 4th version,
rebuilt in 1933. Same style as Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto,
with a stage jutting out. Might as well light some incense here. Haha, again too cautious with the bell.
Should’ve rung it with confidence! Not sure what candles mean,
but I’ll light one anyway. Going deeper now—heading toward
the movie set location. Walking a quiet forest path,
guarded by stone statues. And here we are! A magnificent hall stands before me. This is it—filming site for
“The Last Samurai” and others. Tom Cruise once saw this view.
Now it’s Hiro Cruise’s turn. Looks like we can enter,
so let’s go inside. Just an ordinary guy,
pretending to be a Hollywood star. This temple was founded
by Shoku over 1,000 years ago. A lineage of head priests—
over 140 generations. The very first head priest was Shoku. But sometimes I wonder—
did those ancient stories really happen? But if they dug it up,
guess it really did. Unless it was aliens messing with us… Reached the Kaizan-do Hall,
the innermost sanctuary. Grateful to arrive safely—
I’ll give thanks here. There were many other nameless,
yet impressive halls. Each and every one—truly beautiful. That was a pretty tough trek. Time to eat lunch here! Anago bento with barley tea—
now lukewarm. LOL Ta-da! Wow, looks amazing! Though it slid sideways in my bag
and looks a bit messy. LOL Thick slices of grilled anago. Rice cooked with sauce soaked
in rich anago flavor. And three kinds of pickles. First, fix the anago that shifted
to one side. LOL Then drizzle on the sweet soy glaze. Mmm, smoky and delicious Even cold, the rice still tastes great. Lunch in the middle of nature
always hits different. Pickles for a palate refresher—perfect. But the “small” size is not enough.
Should’ve gone with “large.” LOL Ugh, my tea is lukewarm! By the way, in Kansai, cicadas like
the Minmin-Zemi only live in the mountains. Their call makes me feel,
“Summer is finally here!” Heading back to Himeji Station now. Speaking of Himeji, here’s Gozasoro—
founded in 1950. I ordered just one piece. It came out freshly baked,
not pre-made. Too hot to even hold… Inside is stuffed with sweet red bean paste. Sweet and delicious—
just what my tired body needed. The skin is crisp and light. The bean paste isn’t too sweet—
just right. Honestly, I could eat three of these
without any problem. Still some time before dinner… So I’m off to see my favorite—
the Shinkansen! Not riding it, just watching.
Perfect way to kill time. Bought a platform ticket
just to enter the station. 150 yen lets you stay inside
for up to two hours. Mostly used for family send-offs
or visiting shops inside. Himeji Station is rare—you can watch
Shinkansen pass by at 300 km/h. Heading further from the local lines
to the bullet train platform. No safety fences here—
the trains are fully visible. Here it comes! So cool! The power is unbelievable! All this for just 150 yen?
Total bargain. By the way, I’m the only one
doing this. LOL But honestly, way more fun
than most theme parks. Pro tip: if you wait to hear it coming,
you’ll miss the shot. You have to be ready at all times—
that’s how fast it is. Before I knew it,
two hours had passed… Here’s “Tottoro,” a famous
standing sushi bar. Waited in line for a while,
but finally got in. They offer three sets: Premium, Standard, and Value.
Most people instinctively go for “Standard.” That’s psychology… but me?
I went straight for “Value”! Haha. Wow, looks amazing! If this is the Value set,
what’s the Premium set like? Free red miso soup—
nice little bonus. Starting with salmon. Delicious! Thick and fresh. Next up, yellowtail. Wow!! Fresh, crunchy texture,
soft rice—perfection. With sushi this good,
no wonder it’s a popular spot. Plump, juicy shrimp. Every single piece tastes amazing! In Tokyo, this same set
would cost at least double. Cleansing the palate with ginger. And the last piece already—
beautifully clear squid. So good, I finished the whole set
in just five minutes. LOL 1,450 yen—totally worth it! Had a great time in Himeji,
now heading home. Wish I could take the Shinkansen,
but no budget for that! If I had money,
I’d order the Premium Sushi set. LOL Goodbye, Himeji!
You were amazing. Next time, I want to see
Takeda Castle, north of Himeji.

小豆島から姫路へフェリーで渡り、世界遺産・姫路城と書写山圓教寺をめぐる1泊2日のひとり旅。
姫路観光の定番スポット、姫路城・好古園・書写山圓教寺を訪れ、地元グルメの姫路おでんや立ち食い寿司も堪能。 ただ、行く季節を間違えた…夏は死ぬほど暑い。　姫路城と圓教寺を見るなら、桜の春、紅葉の秋に行くのがベストかもね。
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20:13 たけだの穴子めし
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