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Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle (or Himeji-jo in Japanese) is one of only four remaining "original" (rather than a modern concrete reconstruction) castles in Japan, this one dates back to about 1600. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and has been used as location in a number of films including the Bond film "You Only Live Twice" and "The Last Samurai". This is the third location in Japan for "You Only Live Twice" that I've visited.

We were actually planning to visit Himeji on later date of the trip, but due to Ritsuko's aunty being called out of town we rearranged our schedule to make Himeji our first stop. Also on this trip we visited the less famous, but more beautiful (IMHO) Matsumoto Castle.

In the Gardens of Himeji Castle
In the Gardens of Himeji Castle		 Photoing the Sakura
Photoing the Sakura		 Framed By a Sakura
Framed By a Sakura		 Through the Sakura
Through the Sakura
Looking up towards the Castle
Looking up towards the Castle		 People at the Castle
People at the Castle		 Ritsuko under the Sakura
Ritsuko under the Sakura		 Himeji and Sakura
Himeji and Sakura
Me at Himeji Castle
Me at Himeji Castle		 The long walk
The long walk		 Approaching the Main Buildings
Approaching the Main Buildings		 A small section
A small section
The Sakura and the Old Stone Wall
The Sakura and the Old Stone Wall		 A View of Himeji
A View of Himeji		 Upclose to Himeji Castle
Upclose to Himeji Castle		 Inside Himeji Castle
Inside Himeji Castle
The Gun Rack
The Gun Rack		 Looking out from the Castle
Looking out from the Castle		 Watching over the city
Watching over the city		 Looking down
Looking down
In the top floor
In the top floor		 A Small Wall
A Small Wall		 A Large Castle Wall
A Large Castle Wall		 Himeji at Night
Himeji at Night

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Guest 21-Dec-2007 14:42
This one it's more impressive than the Osaka reconstruction.
Plus this it's an original castle.. Such a great feeling.

I miss the old days of Japanese feudalism....
Guest 01-Aug-2007 07:07
THATS GOOD PHOTOS
Ali Majdfar16-May-2007 10:51
Spectacular collection, GMV
12315-May-2007 08:54
Lovely images James. I like these a whole lot. Voted
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