Himeji Yukata Festival 2026

Essentials

location

Around Osakabe Shrine, Jonan Park and the shopping streets

period

June 20, 2026 (Sat) - June 21, 2026 (Sun)

Time

16:30–21:30 each day (traffic restrictions: 16:00–22:00)

cost

Free admission

Links

• Official Website

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access

About a 10-minute walk from JR Himeji Station and Sanyo Himeji Station. Traffic restrictions will be in effect; public transportation is recommended.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Around Osakabe Shrine, Jonan Park and the shopping streets, and 5 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Perks for visitors in yukata

• Free admission to Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, the zoo, Himeji City Museum of Literature and the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History (permanent exhibitions only at the latter two)
• Half-price Shinki Bus fares (routes to/from Himeji, JR Aboshi and Sanyo Shikama stations; some routes excluded; cash only)
• 20% off round-trip Mt. Shosha Ropeway tickets
• Half-price castle moat sightseeing boat rides (adults only)
• Earth Cinemas Himeji: free S/M-size drink with a same-day movie ticket
• Discounts and giveaways at local shopping streets

Traffic restrictions

• Roads around Osakabe Shrine: 16:00–22:00 each day
• East rotary of Himeji Station and roads near Sanyo Department Store: 21:00–5:00 the next morning
• Castle Garden, Castle View and pedestrian decks: from 21:00 until early morning; station lawn plaza: June 20 to the morning of June 22

* Cancellation hotline: 079-282-2012 (automated, Japanese)

* Drone photography is prohibited around Himeji Castle and the festival grounds

* Expect heavy crowds; please refrain from cycling through the area

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出典: 姫路市公式サイト（記者発表資料 2026年6月5日）