Saturday, February 28, 2026
World Heritage 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 | |
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| Participants are required to follow MCAS Iwakuni Travel Guidelines for Hyogo Prefecture. | |
| Minimum number of participants | 15 |
| Maximum number of participants | 36 |
| Itinerary | |
| Depart from Bldg. 410 (in front of the IT&T Office) | 6:30 AM |
| Return to MCAS Iwakuni | 9 PM |
| Fees | |
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| Adults | $74 |
| Children aged 6-17 years | $50 |
| Children aged 5 years and younger | $35 |
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 FEB 20, the tour will be canceled, and money will be refunded.
- If guest cancellation is made on or before FEB 20, there is a $5 cancellation fee per person.
- If guest cancellation is made on or after FEB 21, there is no refund.