Himeji Castle - Japan

Himeji Castle, Located in Himeji town in Hyogo prefecture in Japan.
It is registered as Japanese National Cultural Treasure by UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the oldest and most visited castle in Japan.
















“Himeji Castle, National Cultural Treasure” sign board at the entrance of the castle.
At the background, you can see the Hemeji castle.
















The castle sit in the middle and is surrounded by river, high rise and steep wall built with stone is to prevent intruders from easy entering into the castle coumpond.

Big wooden door (gate) at the main entrance to Himeji Castle. Many cast iron parts are used to build this door.
















Another stone written “Himeji Castle, National Cultural Treasure” right after the big wooden door entrance. This is a famous spot for group photo as you can see the castle at the back.
The castle is few hundred meter behind and is built on top of a small hill. Usually Castle is constructed on high ground in alder to have a good view of the surrounding area.

A closer look at the castle. When you are at the top of the castle, you can get a good view of Himeji town.

If you visit this castle during the cherry blossom (spring) season, you will be able to capture post card quality photo as the castle is surrounded by many cherry trees, but the weather is an important factor to capture nice photo, unfortunately, I haven't have a chance to visit this castle during cherry blossom time (used to be around first week of April).

if you are a visitor to Japan and like Japanese history and cultural heritage, do pay a visit here.

It is located to the west of Osaka or Kobe, you can come here by rail using JR west until Himeji station and take a taxi or about 20minutes walking distance from the station, you can also come here using the Shikansen (bullet train) and get off at Himeji station, as Himeji station is a main station, all the train will stop at this station.

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