Saturday, July 13, 2024
Himeji Castle Trip
Himeji Castle (a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site) is the most beautiful in Japan. Located in the town of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji Castle was built on a natural hilltop between 1581 and 1609 CE. The complex is composed of a maze-like arrangement of fortified buildings, walls, and gates, with a six-story tower keep at its center. The entire complex is surrounded by defensive walls and a double moat. The castle is the largest and best-preserved samurai fortification in the country and is both an official National Treasure of Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Castle renovation project was completed in 2015.
Registration
Sign up at the IT&T office.
| Participation | |
|---|---|
| Participants are required to follow MCAS Iwakuni Travel Guidelines for Hyogo Prefecture. | |
| Minimum number of participants | 15 |
| Itinerary | |
| Depart from Bldg. 410 (in front of the IT&T Office) | 6:30 AM |
| Return to MCAS Iwakuni | 9 PM |
| Fees | |
| Please visit the IT&T office to pay for transportation. Bus transportation costs must be paid in full upon registration. | |
| Adult (patrons aged 12 years and older) | $65 |
| Children aged 6-11 years | $47 |
| Children aged 5 years and younger | $35 |
| *Please purchase your admission ticket(s) to the castle upon arrival | |
| Adults (patrons aged 12 years and older) | ¥1,000 |
| Children aged 6-17 years old | ¥300 |
| Children aged 5 years and younger | Free |
| **Combo tickets for the castle and Kokoen Garden are also available. | |
| Adults (patrons aged 12 years and older) | ¥1,050 |
| Children aged 6-17 years old | ¥360 |
| Children aged 5 years and younger | Free |
Cancellation Policy
- Participants are required to follow MCAS Iwakuni Travel Guidelines for Hyogo Prefecture.
- If the minimum number of guests needed for this tour (15) is not reached by MAR 21, the tour will be canceled, and money will be refunded.
- If guest cancellation is made on or before MAR 21, there is a $5 cancellation fee per person.
- If guest cancellation is made on or after MAR 22, there is no refund.