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[Himeji City] Six Himeji Castle seals are on sale at once to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the registration as a World Heritage Site!
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To commemorate the 30th anniversary of World Cultural Heritage registration, a new castle seal with the Yuki Matsudaira family motif will be on sale for a limited time from December 11th. Furthermore, in addition to the Ikeda family currently on sale, we are reselling the castle seals of the Sakai f...
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What are good things and good experiences? There are many characteristics such as having a story to tell, overflowing with the thoughts of the creator, having a history, and being loved by the locals. Have you ever come across a special thing or experience that made you want to tell someone about it? And as a result of telling, someone new leads to something. We think that's what "good" is all about. In order to deliver such encounters to our customers, we discover Hyogo's good things based on the concept of "talk, communicate, and connect", and provide information that will shorten the emotional distance between customers and the region of Hyogo Prefecture.
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- Congratulations! 30th anniversary of Himeji Castle being registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site
- Limited time only! Castle seal with Yuuki Matsudaira family motif
- After April 2024, only Ikeda family castle seals will be sold.
- 10 limited goods available at the castle shop
- useful information
- basic information
Congratulations! 30th anniversary of Himeji Castle being registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site
Himeji Castle tower seen across Sangokubori
The 30th anniversary week of Himeji Castle being registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site will see a flurry of commemorative events, including special public exhibitions, circuses, and music festivals that will run through March 2024.
Himeji Castle World Heritage Site 30th Anniversary Site
Limited time only! Castle seal with Yuuki Matsudaira family motif
A newly designed castle stamp that will be sold from December 11, 2023 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the World Heritage registration. The sale period is until the end of March 2024. 300 yen each.
For the design of the castle seal, we asked Naoyasu Matsudaira, the head of the Yuki Matsudaira family (35th generation of the Yuki family, 17th generation of the Matsudaira family), to write the characters for Himeji Castle. The family crest is an extract of the left three tomoe of the Yuki family and the 57 paulownia crests that were actually used on tiles when the lord of Himeji Castle. The design that can be seen on both sides is based on the ``Mitegi no Yari,'' one of the famous spears known as ``Tenka Sanyari,'' which has been passed down from generation to generation in the Yuki clan since the Muromachi period, and was inherited by the Yuki Matsudaira family, who inherited the name. It is said that it was used as a horse seal for the daimyo procession during the transfer of Sankin from Himeji Castle to Edo Castle.
You can purchase six types of castle seals including the Ikeda family (top left) currently on sale. Until the end of March 2024. 300 yen per piece
After April 2024, only Ikeda family castle seals will be sold.
Castle seal with Ikeda family motif. The Himeji Castle seal comes with an explanation sheet.
From April 2024 onwards, only the castle seals with the current design of the Ikeda family will be sold.
Tiles with the Ageha butterfly crest can be found throughout Himeji Castle. The photo shows the drip tiles and eaves tiles at Ronomon.
The castle tower seen from Bizenmaru. There was a palace of the Ikeda family on Bizenmaru.
Hishi-no-mon Gate
Signboard for ``National Treasure Himeji Castle.'' It is said to have been put up when it was designated as a national treasure under the National Treasure Conservation Law in the early Showa era.
In the center are the words "Kokutaka Himeji Castle" written in large letters. It is extracted from the letters on the wooden signboard hanging on the mirror pillar of the Hishi-no-mon gate. It's hard to see in the photo of the Himeji Castle Seal, but depending on the lighting, the design stands out on the top left and bottom right.
Pass through the turning turret and look towards the east side of the large castle tower. Conservation and repair of the Orimawari turret has been completed.
The east side of the castle tower seen from outside Sanka Kabukakeo Castle, which was used in the upper left design of the castle seal.
East side of the castle tower seen from outside the castle. It can be clearly seen from between the City Zoo and the City Museum of Art.
“Ougi no Slope” photographed from “Nunomon”
In the lower right corner is the design of the high stone wall on the west side of Nunomon, which was built by Terumasa Ikeda when he built Himeji Castle. It is called a ``fan slope'' because it curves from bottom to top.
Castle seal cover made of princess leather. The castle seal in the photo has a design based on the Okudaira Matsudaira family.
This newly designed Himeji Castle Seal is sold only at the Himeji Castle shop. 300 yen each. (Another type of castle seal is sold at Nishinomaru Chaten in Sannomaru Square.)
Castle stamp books are also on sale. Although it can be purchased outside of the castle shop, the special ``Princess Leather Crafted Version (Regular Version + Princess Leather Cover)'' is a rare gem.
10 limited goods available at the castle shop
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"Transfer bill (400 yen)"
It would not be an exaggeration to say that until the start of Gojo-in, the commemoration of visiting a castle is a ``passing pass''. The handmade feel is very delicious.
“Himeji Castle T-shirt (2,500 yen)”
This design is original only for the castle shop. Sizes are S, M, L, and LL.
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"Magnet (from 440 yen)"
Popular magnet products. ``Lanterns'' (440 yen) come in several color variations, so you'll want to line them up in rows. ``Golden Himeji Castle'' (500 yen) is a clip. ``Himeji Castle Magnet'' (600 yen) has a design with a strong presence.
“Himeji Castle Figure (1,500 yen)”
“Himeji Castle Cherry Blossoms, 30 bottles (950 yen)”
I actually tried using it and it has a gentle and refreshing scent. It uses plenty of natural cherry leaf oil extracted from Himeji Castle's cherry blossoms.
The company that manufactures it is Seijudo, a long-established store founded in 1849 (Kaei 2) located in Kamikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun, north of Himeji City. It is a popular item not only during the cherry blossom season, and some tourists come from overseas to buy it.
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"Himeji Castle original commemorative medal"
There is also one at Himeji Castle. ``Commemorative medal engraving machine'' that can be used to engrave names and dates. It's exciting because now you can make your own memories. One medal costs 500-600 yen. ``Exclusive key chain (200 yen)''. ``Stamp (30 yen)''.
Senhime-sama accessories
Senhime-sama goods are full of accessories. ``Senhime-sama's Konpeito (490 yen)'', ``Omikuji key chain (385 yen)'', ``Eraser (330 yen)'', etc. The other princess is Shiromaruhime, the official character of Himeji City.
“Shiromaru Hime Plush Toy ~ Extra Large ~ (2,450 yen)”
I would like to introduce Shiromaruhime to those who don't know her. This is "Shiromaru Hime". The stuffed animals (extra large) are sold only at the castle shop.
“Shiromaru Hime Kids T-shirt (2,200 yen)”
Shiromaruhime is very popular with children. The design of the kids T-shirt looks more like "Shiromaru Hime" than Himeji Castle.
cute sweets
``Shiromaru Hime Ramune (430 yen)'' and ``Sakusaku Candy (430 yen)''. Cute and affordable souvenirs are a great help. The limited edition goods introduced here are just some of them.
Of course, we have standard Himeji souvenirs other than limited edition items. We accept various cards, transportation ICs, and QR payments.
*All product prices include tax. This article is information as of December 2023. Product contents and prices may change.
useful information
Great value one day ticket
Hyogo Amazing Pass
This ticket is recommended for those considering touring around Hyogo Prefecture such as Himeji and Kobe! Kobe 1-day bus ticket details + A mobile ticket that allows you to ride unlimited Shinki Bus routes for 1,000 yen per day. *Limited to foreign visitors tourists visiting Japan
Baggage storage service
Would you like to sightsee conveniently and easily? Information on baggage storage service in front of Himeji Station
basic information
Himeji Castle Shop (Next to Himeji Castle Exit Ticket Gate) Address: 68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Next to Himeji Castle Exit Ticket Gate
Phone number: 079-284-0697 (store)
Inquiries regarding the castle seal: 079-287-3655 (Himeji Tourism and Convention Bureau)
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Regular holidays: December 29th and 30th (according to Himeji Castle's closed days)
Access: Approximately 20 minutes walk from JR Himeji Station or Sanyo Himeji Station Take the Shinki Bus from the north exit of Himeji Station and get off at Otemon-mae. About 5 minutes walk
Parking: Use nearby parking lots
What are good things and good experiences? There are many characteristics such as having a story to tell, overflowing with the thoughts of the creator, having a history, and being loved by the locals. Have you ever come across a special thing or experience that made you want to tell someone about it? And as a result of telling, someone new leads to something. We think that's what "good" is all about. In order to deliver such encounters to our customers, we discover Hyogo's good things based on the concept of "talk, communicate, and connect", and provide information that will shorten the emotional distance between customers and the region of Hyogo Prefecture.
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