Himeji Castle Night Cherry Blossom Viewing Ticket

Himeji Castle Night Cherry Blossom Viewing At Himeji Castle, selected as one of the “Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan,” the Himeji Castle Night Cherry Blossom Viewing will be held in the West Bailey (Nishinomaru Garden), which is normally closed to the public at night. The cherry trees and other plants within the West Bailey will be illuminated, creating a magical nighttime atmosphere different from the daytime scenery, where illuminated cherry blossoms beautifully complement Himeji Castle. Event Period: March 27 (Fri) – April 5 (Sun), 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Last admission at 8:30 PM) Held rain or shine. ※ This ticket may be used once during the event period. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚫ How to Purchase ⚫ https://himejicastle-ticket.jp/article/manual_en?lng=en-US ⚫ Important Notes When Purchasing ⚫ ⚠️ During the Night Cherry Blossom Viewing event, visitors may enter West Bailey (Nishinomaru Garden) only. ⭕ Residents Abroad ⚪ If you are 18 years old or older, please select “Adult (ages 18+)”. ⚪ For children, please select “Child (Under 18 years old)”. Please present your identification documents (passport, etc.) at the on-site ticket counter. ⚪ A child is a person under 18 years old (including a person who is under the age of 18 on the day they turn 18 and until March 31 following that day). ⭕ Residents of Japan When purchasing “Child (Under 18 years old),” proof of eligibility is required. If you select “Purchase requires verification of eligibility,” eligibility can be verified using your My Number Card. If eligibility cannot be verified at the time of purchase, please present one of the following documents at the on-site ticket counter: Proof of Identity ・My Number Card (Notification Cards are not acceptable) ・Driver's License ・Other documents issued by public authorities that include your name and address (e.g., Residence Card) ・Student ID Card, Student Handbook, etc. 🔰 Those Who Select “Purchase requires verification of eligibility” ⚪ You must download and register for the xID app (Cross ID app) in advance. Registration requires a My Number Card and a smartphone or tablet capable of reading My Number Cards. The xID app is a digital ID application that, when linked with your My Number Card, enables easier identity verification, authentication, and electronic signatures. ⚪ iOS (iPhone) users, please download the app here: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3/id1495147544 ⚪ Android users, please download the app from here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.x.id&hl=ja ✅ Non-Himeji Residents (Residents of Japan) ⚪ Persons with disabilities and their caregivers should not purchase tickets in advance. Please present your disability certificate or equivalent document at the on-site ticket counter (copies or images are not acceptable). ⚪ If you are 18 years old or older, please select “Adult (ages 18+)”. ⚪ If you are 18 years old or older and have a Donguri Card, please do not purchase this ticket. Instead, present your Donguri Card at the on-site ticket counter. ⚪ For children, please select either: ・“Child *Purchase requires verification of eligibility (Under 18 years old)” ・“Child (Under 18 years old)” A child is a person under 18 years old (including a person who is under the age of 18 on the day they turn 18 and until March 31 following that day). ⚫ Child *Purchase requires verification of eligibility (Under 18 years old) ・Age verification is required via the xID app. ・Please ensure notifications for the xID app are turned on before making a purchase. ・There is no need to present certificates on-site. ⚫ Child (Under 18 years old) ・Please present your certificates and other documents at the on-site ticket counter. ✅ Residents of Himeji City ⚪ Individuals aged 65 or older and persons with disabilities, along with their caregivers, should not purchase tickets in advance. Please present your disability certificate or equivalent document at the on-site ticket counter (copies or images are not acceptable). ⚪ If you are 18 years old or older and have a Donguri Card, please do not purchase this ticket. Instead, present your Donguri Card at the on-site ticket counter. ⚪ For children, please select either: ・“Child *Purchase requires verification of eligibility (Under 18 years old)” ・“Child (Under 18 years old)” A child is a person under 18 years old (including a person who is under the age of 18 on the day they turn 18 and until March 31 following that day). ⚫Child *Purchase requires verification of eligibility (Under 18 years old) ・Age verification is required via xID app. ・Please ensure notifications for the xID app are turned on before making a purchase. ・There is no need to present certificates on-site. ⚫Child (Under 18 years old) ・Please present your certificates and other documents at the on-site ticket counter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~