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A Visit to Himeji Castle, One of Japan’s Iconic Landmarks
Himeji Castle is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan and the most popular Japanese castle. It was originally built in the 14th century and the castle as seen today dates roughly to the 17th century, if my understanding is correct. Himeji is one of the best (if not the best) examples of of Japanese castle architecture and it survived the bombing of Himeji during World War II, even though the entire city was bombed. It’s a popular day trip from Kyoto and since it’s been named one of the best sites in Japan, if not the world, … Continue reading
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