Waste of money★ Mentioned by 27
Himeji Castle — complaints first
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Key complaints before visiting
Repeated complaints from 27 reviews
- Steep interior stairs×18
- Few things to see inside×11
- High admission fee×5
Summarized from Korean traveler blogs. Mention counts reflect how often a complaint appeared.
What's disappointing
- Steep interior stairs×18
- Few things to see inside×11
- High admission fee×5
- The interior of the keep is dark and gloomy×2
- Slippery stairs on the way down×2
- The keep interior is dark and lacks things to see×2
- Views through small iron-barred windows×2
- Not enough to see for the admission price
Mitigating factors (reference only)
These pros don't cancel out the warnings — they're just supplementary info if you still go.
- Open city views
- Beautifully illuminated castle at night
💡 How to minimize disappointment
You’ll need to remove your shoes and climb many stairs, so comfortable shoes that are easy to take on and off are recommended.