Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Himeji, Japan

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5 sights
1.2 km

16 m
17 m

Experience Himeji in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Himeji Individual Sights in Himeji

Sight 1: 播磨国総社射楯兵主神社

Itatehyozu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan. It is located just outside of Himeji Castle. It is renowned for its Single Mountain Rite held every 60 years and Three Mountains Rite held every 20 years. The shrine's rituals are related to rituals at Iwa Shrine a famous nearby shrine. It is a Sōja shrine and enshrines all the gods of Harima Province. It is a Beppyo shrine, or a shrine that is particularly notable in a certain way with a significant history to it.

Wikipedia: Itatehyōzu Shrine (EN)

85 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: 大塚徹「北海の蟹」歌碑

Toru Otsuka is a Japan poet.

Wikipedia: 大塚徹 (詩人) (JA)

369 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: 姫路モノリス

Terumasa / CC BY-SA 3.0

Himeji Monolith (Himeji Monolith) is a restaurant and wedding hall run by Novarese in Soja Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. The exterior of the building of the former Ministry of Communications is the same as it was at that time, but the entire surface is covered with brown scratch tiles, and a large vertical window with a white frame is attached. In addition to being designated as an Important Building in the Himeji City Urban Landscape (No. 27), it is registered as a national registered tangible cultural property.

Wikipedia: 姫路モノリス (JA)

391 meters / 5 minutes