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From 27March, How to enjoy Himeji Castle

2015/02/26

Diary of 588

On 27March2015, Himeji castle will full-open (included donjong part).

As many visitors are expected, for entering Daitenshu(donjong part)
A Tokaku order ticket(numbered ticket to enter donjong) will be distributed from  in the morning everyday.

<Donjong entering ticket distribution time>

March 27-April 12       from 8:00 am

I April 13-April 28      from  8:30 am

A cormorant April 29-May 10   from  8:00.

A toukaku order ticket is distributed to the Daitenshu(main donjon)toukaku applicant who lines up in front of the major ticket gate (entry gate) in the order of arrival (of 15,000 people, the upper limit).

※ Even though you do not have Tokaku order ticket, you still able to enjoy the tour of all  castle, except for Daitenshu(main donjon) .

For more information, please refer to the Himeji city home page

 Himeji city Homepage (castle opening)

3/26 Blue Impulse Flight(Detail)

2015/02/26

Diary of 588

On 26March, Blue Impulse Flight Exhibition will be held
in Himeji , to celebrate the Grand Open of Himeji Castle, after 5 years
restoration.

Blue Impluse is the acrobatic flight team by Japan Self Defense Force.
Public relation activities, such as air festivals, musical band performances, and aircraft flight experiences, etc., are carried out so citizens can deepen their understanding of JASDF, and to achieve greater trust and cooperation.

Date: 26March 2015
Time: 10:00-10:10
Venue: Himeji Castle, Sannomaru-Hiroba
Exhibition schedule

1) Sunrise
5 planes make umbrella type formation, and  deploy in 5 direction in the sky.

2)Delta 360°Turn
6 planes make formation of a triangle, and circles in the sky.

3)Swan Lowpass
6 planes enter by the formation which imagined Hakucho, and pass the sky.

4)Sakura
6 planes  circles in the sky, and 6 circles are piled up and a draw the shape of   Cherryblossom.

5)Big Heart
2 Planes enter  draw a big heart shape.

**** Previous day, 25March, there are test flight around
11:30ish!  In case the guest who visit 25march may be the witness of
this special chance! 🙂

Of course, staff of Himeji 588 Guesthouse will go to see, so let’s go
to have fun!!!!!

＊Commeorations are re subject to change due to circumstances
at the base, etc
*Flight exhibitions may be rescheduled, or cancelled due to weather conditions, etc.

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