Day: September 29, 2025

Kyoto

Discover the Vibrant Himeji Yukata Festival: A Hidden Gem Beyond the Castle

japan
September 29, 2025

Most travelers come to Himeji for its breathtaking UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle, the White Heron rising gracefully above the city. But just beyond the castle walls lies another treasure that locals cherish: the Himeji Yukata Festival (姫路ゆかたまつり), Western Japan’s largest yukata celebration and a dazzling summer tradition more than 260 years in the making. This is […]