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Most people visit Osaka Castle. This time we visited Himeji Castle and enjoyed cherry blossom early April. That was the great vacation experience we had.
Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered as Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. Unlike many other Japanese castles, it was never destroyed by war, earthquake or fire and survives to this day as one of the country's twelve original castles. The castle recently underwent extensive renovation and fully re-opened to the public in 2015.
Himeji Castle lies at a strategic point along the western approach to the former capital city of Kyoto. The first fortifications built on the site were completed in the 1400s, and were gradually enlarged over the centuries by the various clans who ruled over the region. The castle complex as it survives today is over 400 years old and was completed in 1609. It is made up of over eighty buildings spread across multiple baileys, which are connected by a series of gates and winding paths.
If you have a Japan Rail Pass, you can start your trip from Osaka station, pass through Kyoto, Kobe and arrive Himeji two hours later. You can see the great Himeji Castle when you just step outside the station. Spending the whole day there and enjoying the delicious ramen is the great travel experience you can have.
Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered as Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. Unlike many other Japanese castles, it was never destroyed by war, earthquake or fire and survives to this day as one of the country's twelve original castles. The castle recently underwent extensive renovation and fully re-opened to the public in 2015.
Himeji Castle lies at a strategic point along the western approach to the former capital city of Kyoto. The first fortifications built on the site were completed in the 1400s, and were gradually enlarged over the centuries by the various clans who ruled over the region. The castle complex as it survives today is over 400 years old and was completed in 1609. It is made up of over eighty buildings spread across multiple baileys, which are connected by a series of gates and winding paths.
If you have a Japan Rail Pass, you can start your trip from Osaka station, pass through Kyoto, Kobe and arrive Himeji two hours later. You can see the great Himeji Castle when you just step outside the station. Spending the whole day there and enjoying the delicious ramen is the great travel experience you can have.
