Himeji · Japan
Himeji Castle tickets: ¥2,500
Main adult ticket: Adults (18 and over). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Himeji-jo, listed by UNESCO in 1993.
- Adults (18 and over)Himeji residents pay 1,000 yen¥2,500
- Himeji Castle and Kōko-en Garden combined¥2,600
- Annual ticket: unlimited visits for a year¥5,000
Main ticket ¥2,500 (about US$16 · £12, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Under 18s.
Opening hours
9am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). Closed 29 and 30 December.
Booking
Buy at the ticket office or online from the castle's official ticket site. Shoes come off inside the keep (bring a bag for them); the climb is steep, with no lifts, and the buildings aren't wheelchair accessible.
Buy from the official seller: Himeji Castle official website
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Himeji Castle?
The main adult ticket (Adults (18 and over)) costs ¥2,500, about US$16 · £12. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Himeji Castle for free?
Under 18s.
When is Himeji Castle open?
9am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). Closed 29 and 30 December.
Do you need to book Himeji Castle tickets in advance?
Buy at the ticket office or online from the castle's official ticket site. Shoes come off inside the keep (bring a bag for them); the climb is steep, with no lifts, and the buildings aren't wheelchair accessible.