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Kokoen Garden – Himeji Castle loop from 姫路

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Kokoen Garden – Himeji Castle loop from 姫路

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4.6

(26)

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Kokoen Garden – Himeji Castle loop from 姫路

01:30

5.71km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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73 m

Himeji Castle as seen from Himeji Station

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Burg Himeji 姫路城 Himeji-jō
Himeji Castle (Japanese: 姫路城, Himeji-jō) is located in the city of Himeji in the Japanese prefecture of Hyōgo.
It is one of the oldest surviving structures …

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Otemae Avenue leading to Himeji Castle

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This beautification of the footpaths, featuring a camphor tree avenue and bronze statues, was completed between 1984 and 1988. Many high-caliber works by renowned sculptors are exhibited here.

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Otemon Main Gate (Himeji Castle)

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Burg Himeji 姫路城 Himeji-jō
Himeji Castle (Japanese 姫路城, Himeji-jō) is located in the city of Himeji in the Japanese prefecture of Hyōgo.
It is one of the oldest surviving structures …

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Kokoen Garden

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A charmingly landscaped garden with various themed areas. You'll find several beautiful photo spots here. The various bridges and rocks in the water are lovely for crossing to the opposite bank.

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1.94 km

Koi Pond at Koko-en Garden

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A beautiful photo opportunity in the Koko-en Garden. With the correct viewing angle, you can see the castle in the background.

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3.30 km

Himeji Castle

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Himeji Castle 姫路城 Himeji-jō
Himeji Castle (Japanese: 姫路城, Himeji-jō) is located in the city of Himeji in the Japanese prefecture of Hyōgo.
It is one of the oldest surviving structures …

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Fountain With View of Himeji Castle

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Himeji Castle 姫路城 Himeji-jō
Himeji Castle (Japanese 姫路城, Himeji-jō) is located in the city of Himeji in the Japanese prefecture of Hyōgo.
It is one of the oldest surviving structures …

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5.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.64 km

Surfaces

3.95 km

1.52 km

162 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 17 August

33°C

26°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 10, 2023,Himeji

Unfortunately it rained today. When I'm back home, I'll put a few pictures from 2015, the tour from Fukuoka to Nagoya, on the homepage.

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October 31, 2024,Japan 2024 Himeji #14

Excursion to the World Heritage Castle which is also used in many historical films

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March 25, 2025,Tag 12 Burg Himeji

Luggage will be locked. Himeji Castle, one of the most beautiful of its kind, sits enthroned at a lofty height. It gets a fresh coat of paint every 50 years. Take off your shoes, put them in your bag, and up you go. The beam structure is incredibly long and cross-sectional. No chance for attackers. The city of Himeji burned …

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May 20, 2026,# 18 🇯🇵 Himeji 🏯

After today's "morning exercise" in Kyōto, the day proceeds a little more leisurely 🤪. From Kyōto, the route leads to Himeji, which is appropriately 😉 reached by Shinkansen. The distance by Shinkansen is 125 km and is covered in 45 minutes. As if it were nothing 🤷🏻‍♂️...

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May 22, 2025,🇯🇵Himeiji: Die Burg des weißen Reihers - 2. Chance⛅️☀️👨🏼🧙‍♀️

The train didn't leave until 12:30...and in the morning, we saw a patch of blue sky. We quickly seized this opportunity...the rest of the commentary can be found on the first tour. ⛅️☀️

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April 17, 2023,Japon - Le château d’Himeji

Walk to Himeji Castle after arriving by train. We leave our backpacks in lockers at the station to walk "light". The journey from the station to the castle is easily done in about fifteen minutes via the very pleasant avenue of Otemae.

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Himeji Castle as seen from Himeji Station

Otemae Avenue leading to Himeji Castle

Otemon Main Gate (Himeji Castle)

Beautiful garden

Kokoen Garden

Koi Pond at Koko-en Garden

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