Latest Events in Himeji(May Updated)

Enkyo-ji Temple on Himeji Shoshayama has a history of over 2,000 years, and became even more famous in 2003 as the filming location for The Last Samurai. Before that, Engyo-ji Temple was already famous for its beautiful autumn leaves, which are at their most beautiful at the end of November every year when the Shoshayama Autumn Leaves Festival is held there.

The "Otemae-dori" stretching from Himeji Station to the front of Himeji Castle will be decorated with up to 250,000 LED bulbs. At night, you can overlook Himeji Castle standing at the end of the avenue. The whole street is surrounded by soft lights, which is very romantic! During the event, there are also many photo spots in the street. Visitors can take advantage of Himeji Castle at night as the background to leave a beautiful travel memory. There are also merchants, hawkers, and food stalls from all over the world, bringing a lively and warm atmosphere.

Nada Kenka Matsuri is a famous festival in Himeji City. You can see representatives from different villages carrying portable shrines and competing. The scene is very lively and interesting.

Himeji Castle, a world heritage site known as Japan's national treasure, is a must-visit attraction for many tourists when traveling to Kansai. This winter, a gorgeous light and shadow feast "Himeji Castle History Mirror Flower Water Moon" will be held to show the other side of Himeji Castle! The event will be held at Sannomaru Square, with the concept of "Elegant Night Under the Castle", recreating the scenery of Himeji Castle and its surroundings during the Edo period, and cleverly using the "Kosode" pattern, a characteristic costume of the people at that time, to create a classical art installation, accompanied by melodious music, presenting a gentle and warm night view of the ancient city. The venue is roughly divided into eight areas. For example, in the "Awakening Mukaiyashiki Garden", you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Himeji Castle reflected in the pond; the "Light of Sannomaru-Oji", a light avenue with a total length of about 100 meters, is also surrounded by dazzling lights. Each area is very exciting!