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Day trip to Himeji from Osaka

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Day trip to Himeji from Osaka

Hi all,

Saw that 4th is a public holiday, wondering how to plan my route.

I'm hoping to visit Himeji castle, Kōko-en Garden & Engyo-ji temple.

My initial route was to visit Engyo-ji temple first, since there's a combo ticket of ropeway & bus from the bus terminal. Then after arriving back to Himeji Station, I'll walk to Himeji castle.

But since it's a public holiday, I'm worried about the crowd at the castle.

So, do I visit the castle first then the temple? Or shall I drop the temple and just visit the castle.

Thanks all.

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1. Re: Day trip to Himeji from Osaka

Hi,

Which month are you talking about?

I think you're initial plan is good. Because the bus for Engyoji is less frequent, I think it is better to do it the first thing that you get to Himeji.

There is also a 100 yen bus from Himeji Station.

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2. Re: Day trip to Himeji from Osaka

My apologizes....

It's 4th November.

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3. Re: Day trip to Himeji from Osaka

Shinki Bus from Shoshazan ropeway station stops in front of Himeji Castle and goes to Himeji station. One can alight at the castle bus stop.

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