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Himeji Castle – Kokoen Garden loop from 山陽姫路

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Himeji Castle – Kokoen Garden loop from 山陽姫路

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Himeji Castle – Kokoen Garden loop from 山陽姫路

02:30

9.50km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Train Station

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1.19 km

Shachihoko Sculptures in Shiromidai Park, View of Himeji Castle

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Shachihoko are mythological Japanese animals with lion's head and carp body and are usually found in all Japanese castles, as they are supposed to provide protection. These are located in …

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1.35 km

View of Himeji Castle and Red Bridge

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A good place for a photo - Himeji Castle with the red bridge in the foreground.

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2.57 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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2.80 km

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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3.77 km

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.
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4.28 km

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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5.18 km

Otokoyama Hachimangu Shrine

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The "Otokoyamahachimangu Shrine" is located in the "Otokoyama Haisuiike Park", here you can take a break at half of the 200 steps to the viewing platform; O)

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5.29 km

View of Himeji Castle from Otokoyama Haisuiike Park

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Otokoyama Haisuiike Park is located to the west of Himeji Castle. If you climb the stairs with about 200 steps, you have a great view of Himeji Castle and the whole city.

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9.50 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

3.03 km

1.54 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

4.18 km

2.44 km

1.82 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

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Shachihoko Sculptures in Shiromidai Park, View of Himeji Castle

View of Himeji Castle and Red Bridge

Himeji Castle

Fountain With View of Himeji Castle

Otemon Main Gate (Himeji Castle)

Kokoen Garden

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