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![World Heritage, National Treasure Himeji Castle](img/himejijo_pic_01.png)
![Engage the local history and
a world heritage in one.](img/himejijo_pic_02.jpg)
Plan a visit to Himeji today!
On a clear day, Himeji Castle is so beautiful that your visit here is refreshing.
Together with Horyuji Temple, Himeji Castle was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage in December 1993, the first in a line of 19 sites in Japan. No other existing castle in Japan has received such world acclaim.
Grand Opening March 27, 2015![To visit the official website of Himeji Castle, click here.](img/himejijo_btn1.gif)
![butterfly](img/himejijo_butterfly.png)
A different look for every season
![A different look for every season](img/himejijo_bnr_2.jpg)
There's even more to see during special exhibitions in spring and fall.
![Ro-corridor between turrets](img/himejijo_rouka.jpg)
![butterfly](img/himejijo_butterfly2.png)
![Japanese hamburger with rice and soup](img/himejijo_restaurant1.jpg)
![Tempuradon](img/himejijo_restaurant2.jpg)
![Drive-thru Safari](img/himejijo_sarari1.jpg)
Drive-thru Safari
The bus has wide windows, so you get a panoramic view of the safari landscape without getting out of your seat.
![Drive-thru Safar](img/himejijo_sarari2.jpg)
![Flying Cage No. 1](img/himejijo_waking_safari1.jpg)
Flying Cage No. 1
Walking Avenue(White tiger)
![Walking Avenue(White tiger)](img/himejijo_waking_safari2.jpg)
After finishing the Drive-thru Safari, you move on to the Walking Safari.
In the aviaries, you encounter free-roaming flamingoes and many other birds, plus a big, happy family of capybaras. As you follow the path, you see a wide range of animals including super rare white lions and white tigers! Of course, they're caged.
![About the Walking Safari](img/himejijo_btn4.gif)
![souvenirs](img/himejijo_souvenir.jpg)
From the left: White Baumkuchen, Salted Manju, and Chocolate and Banana Tart Cookies
![Himeji Castle and Himeji Central Park](img/himejijo_map.gif)