Travel Blog Photos from Himeji, (1,084)
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Japanese Castle Lying a short train ride West of Kyoto, Himeji is a small town with the main attraction being the Himeji Castle. The castle was built in the middle of the 16th century on a fort site that was build in 1346. The Castle has changed hands ...
... well. It was quite soothing until it was repeated over and over again! I began walking more quickly. Walking back to Himeji station, we caught a Shinkansen train to Hiroshima. I was shouted at by the train driver for taking pictures on the platform and ...
Quite a stunning castle and rather well preserved meant several trips to Himeji-jo (castle).. Tracey, Jo and I made the trek out (ok so its only a couple of hours out of Osaka) sometime in Winter and so saw the Castle in the snow.. much excited jumping ...
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Japan's enchanted beauty.
Posted on Aug 13, 2008, 00:53:50
... there are " fish tails " in the first picture. They resemble the "fish tail" at the roof on top of Himeji Castle. So the place is Himeji Castle in Himeji. This is the view from the top of the castle. It's quite an effort to ...
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Japan Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 09:24:35
... and fascinating Buddhist sites. In the west of Kinki/Kansai is the international port city of Kobe and the castle town of Himeji, home to what is widely considered the country's best feudal-era fortress. Less visited by foreign visitors are the sacred ...
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We are group of 4 (2 adults n 2 kids aged 12 & 13)coming to Japan for the 1st time for 13 days trip. This is our plan: Day-1: Arrive at Narita Airpor
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, 07:39:30
... Arrive at Narita Airport 7.30AM - Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto Day-2: Spend a full day in Kyoto. Day-3: Make a half day trip to Himeji Castle. Spend the rest of the day in Kyoto. Day-4: Osaka Day-5: Day trip to Nara. Day-6: Osaka Day-7: Return from Kyoto to ...
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Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted on Feb 27, 2009, 05:11:55
... from Tokyo to Fukuoka in a day then made my way back to Tokyo via Hiroshima and Kyoto, with side trips to Miyajima and Himeji! Was a knackering 10 days but well worth it. I really recommend Hiroshima. I think it's a brilliant little city with a ...
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