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21MAY Oshiro Matsuri Parade!(11:20-18:00)

2016/05/19

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Guests who visit Himeji on this weekend,
there are tons of events you could enjoy besides the castle.

Noh performance, night zoo, bamboo lighting exhibition… and

Parade on 21MAY!

Parade will be held from 11:20〜18:00 at
Otemae street(main street in-between Himeji castle and station).

It consists 2parts..  Parade by locals , and
historical costumed Parade.

(*this pics is at night, but now parade is only at daytime! )

Please enjoy and don’t miss the hats&drinks !
(every year, this day is really hot!)

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5/21 Night Zoo Special day!(free of charge)

2016/05/17

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Annual event “Night Zoo” will be held on 21MAY!

Located next to Himeji castle, Himeji Zoo is the must to visit
for the family with kids!

Especially on this day, you could enjoy nocturnal animals
which usually cannot watch..

Best point is… Free of charge!!

please stay over at Himeji and go to Himeji Zoo on this day!

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Takigi-Noh at Himeji castle 20MAY

2016/05/16

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Don’t miss this chance!
Annual takigi-noh performance will be held on 20MAY2016,
at Sannomaru(三の丸広場), Himeji castle.

Special stage will be set up in front of Himeji castle,
and lighted up with torch.

Noh, is one of the most traditional performance in Japan,
and is performed by actors wearing gorgeous costume and mask.

Even though you do not understand, please enjoy their
limited action and non-verbal expression of the feeling 🙂

Special Night-time entertainment… Enjoy!

<Himeji takigi-noh 2016>
Date&Time   20MAY2016(Fri.) 17:30〜
Venue            Sannomaru Park, Himeji Castle
Admission    Free (*standing)
Need special fare for seats.

Budget hostel for backpackers  Himeji 588 Guesthouse