Himeji Castle Cherry Blossoms
Over 1,000 cherry trees frame the brilliant white 'White Heron' castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in one of Japan's most picture-perfect hanami scenes.
When · Where
- When
- 2027/03/26 15:00 – 2027/04/12
- Where
- Himeji Castle（68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo）
- City
- Osaka
- Getting there
- ~20 min walk from JR Himeji Station (Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka/Hiroshima).
- Price
- Free
- Organizer
- Himeji City
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- ~20 min walk from JR Himeji Station (Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka/Hiroshima). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families
Highlights
- Over 1,000 cherry trees, mostly Somei-yoshino
- Blossoms framing a UNESCO World Heritage castle
- Sannomaru lawn picnic spot beneath the keep
Background & story
Himeji Castle, completed in 1609, is Japan's largest surviving original castle and a UNESCO World Heritage site; its spring blossoms are nationally renowned.
Good to know
The free Sannomaru lawn gives the best castle-and-sakura photo without a keep ticket.