Karoyashikiato Park is the site of the former villa of Takasu Hayato, a chief retainer during the Sakai dynasty, when the Sakai Clan ruled Himeji (1749–1868).
The main north-south street of the Himeji jokamachi, or castle town, has been refurbished into a garden path. The site recalls a castle of the Edo period (1603–1868), complete with boundary markers for each building of the villa.
The buildings of Karoyashikiato Park consist of four houses or buildings: I-no-Yashiki, Ro-no-Yashiki, Ha-no-Yashiki and Ni-no-Yashiki, named for the first four characters in the kana syllabary. These buildings, in which souvenirs and other goods are sold, are used by numerous tourists.
EVENT INFO
On two days, November 11 and 12, the Park will host the 3rd annual Himeji Ninja Throwing Star Throwing Contest. The winners of first, second and third place will be awarded gold, silver and bronze throwing stars.
SHOPThe Karoyashiki Houses

I-no-Yashiki

Fried chicken Shu

Japanese restaurant Harimakko
Harimakko is staffed primarily by disabled people. The richly varied menu includes set meals of oden (varied items in a hot soy-sauce broth), conger eel on rice and much more. If you’re sightseeing in Himeji, be sure to drop in. We’re looking forward to welcoming you.
TEL 079-283-7522

Pastries and local sakes of Himeji Himeji-no-Takaragura
Pastries of renown from nine shops in Himeji and local sakes from five sake breweries in the Harima region join leatherwork, soy sauces and dried noodles mainly from the Himeji/Harima region in this fascinating shop. Some 500 original souvenirs and traditional crafts line the shelves.
TEL 079-283-7237

Japanese-goods shop and café Soya

Ro-no-Yashiki

Food and souvenirs Takadanobaba

Seafood specialties Nishihide
Nishihide has been in business in Himeji for half a century. Ikanago-kugini is a dish painstakingly prepared by slicing freshly caught Japanese sand lance (Pacific sandeel) and immersing it in natural seasonings such as sugar, soy sauce and mirin. Anago-kombumaki, a local favorite, is conger eel wrapped in kombu. We prepare this local specialty by hand, celebrating its connection with the history of Himeji.
TEL 079-284-0606

Japanese restaurant Senhime
Facing the entrance to Himeji Castle, Senhime welcomes you with a menu of Himeji specialties. Takeout and box lunches are also available. We accept reservations for small groups (up to 25 people; feel free to contact us about menu preferences). Try our famous offal udon with secret sauce.
TEL 079-280-2799

Ha-no-Yashiki

Egg and egg-rice specialty restaurant Banshu Himeji Honmachi
Tamagoya
Enjoy exquisite egg-on-rice dishes prepared only with fresh eggs and rice direct from the restaurant’s own farm in the Yumesakicho district of Himeji.
Additional helpings of rice and eggs are free!
Our famous grilled conger eel, made with wild conger eel from the Seto Inland Sea, conjure the delicious flavors of Harima.
TEL 079-289-0058

Souvenir store Share Act. En
Share Act. En is a new kind of store where tourism meets art meets social services. Our store sells pastries, knick-knacks and other souvenirs made at social-service facilities. On the second floor, which features view of Himeji Castle, we’ve opened an art gallery, which displays artworks created by workers at the social-service facilities.
TEL 080-8130-5159

Tea and snacks Milano
Welcome! Come in and relax with a cup of our delicious coffee. At lunchtime you can enjoy our highly recommended conger-eel-on-rice set and other tempting menu items. We also serve a selection of beverages, desserts and parfaits.
TEL 079-288-8020

Ni-no-Yashiki

Sea of Harima fish tapas bar serving local sake Harikai

Grilled Kobe beef skewers Kushiyaki Kobegyu

Souvenirs, tea and sweets Bonbori

Takoyaki Shirasagi
No visit to Himeji is complete without a visit to Shirasagi!
Enjoy a dish of eight generous octopus balls in fluffy, creamy batter for just ¥350! You might just order a second plate. We also offer powdered grilled squid, a dish found only in the Kansai region, as well as over 10 flavors of soft ice cream.
TEL 079-283-1000

ACCESS
68-100 Honmachi, Himeji-shi,
Hyogo 670-0012 JAPAN
15 min. by foot from
JR Himeji Station

ABOUTOverview of the Association
- Name
- Karoyashikiato Park Public Facility Users’ Association
- Established
- 2004
- Number of members
- 100
- Details of operations
- Tourism facilities
- Affiliated organization
- Himeji Chamber of Commerce and Industry