Car Hire in Himeji - Mini guide to Himeji

As the second biggest city in the Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji is most famous for its castle. Situated in Himeji city, along with its half a million residents, the castle was built in the mid-14th century and is easily reached by car hire in Himeji. Originally ordered by the ruler in power at the time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it was further renovated in the 17th century by the feudal lord, Ikeda Terumasa.

Known as Hakuro-jo, (White Heron Castle), due to its striking appearance, in 1993 it was made a World Cultural Heritage site and has been a designated national treasure of Japan since 1931. The tall, six-story tower and the rest of the castle are cover in a unique Japanese white plaster, which gives the structure its elegant look as well as a study defenses.

As the most highly regarded castle in the country, Himeji Castle also hosts cherry blossom viewing and a number of festivals throughout the year, including the spring Princess Sen-hime Peony Festival, the summer Himeji Port Festival and the Moon Viewing Fair in the autumn. The best way to make sure you are there is by cheap car hire in Himeji.

With little else to offer in the city, the surrounding areas of Osaka or Kyoto can also be reached by car rental in Himeji in less than an hour, with the nearby Hyogo Historical Museum and Otokoyama Sen-hime Tenmangu Shrine good places to call in at.

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