Himeji Castle, 2008

Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō), is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. The castle is both a national treasure and a world heritage site. Unlike many other Japanese castles, it was never destroyed by war, earthquake or fire. The castle was completed in 1609.
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  • The main entrance of Himeji Castle

    The main entrance of Himeji Castle

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  • The Himeji Castle moat

    The Himeji Castle moat

  • The main entrance of Himeji Castle

    The main entrance of Himeji Castle

  • Sannomaru Square

    Sannomaru Square

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  • Himeji Castle

    Himeji Castle

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  • Himeji Castle

    Himeji Castle

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  • View from Nishi-no-maru

    View from Nishi-no-maru

  • View from Nishi-no-maru

    View from Nishi-no-maru

  • Himeji Castle

    Himeji Castle

  • The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

    The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

  • Inside Himeji Castle

    Inside Himeji Castle

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  • Inside Himeji Castle

    Inside Himeji Castle

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  • Himeji Castle

    Himeji Castle

  • Himeji Castle’s Nishi-no-maru (west bailey)

    Himeji Castle’s Nishi-no-maru (west bailey)

  • Himeji Castle’s Nishi-no-maru (west bailey)

    Himeji Castle’s Nishi-no-maru (west bailey)

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  • The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

    The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

  • The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

    The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

  • The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

    The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

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  • The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

    The main tower (donjon) of Himeji Castle

  • Inside Himeji Castle

    Inside Himeji Castle

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  • The view from the top of Himeji Castle

    The view from the top of Himeji Castle

  • The centre of Himeji

    The centre of Himeji

  • Inside Himeji Castle

    Inside Himeji Castle

  • Samurai Armour

    Samurai Armour

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  • Inside Himeji Castle

    Inside Himeji Castle

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  • Inside Himeji Castle

    Inside Himeji Castle

  • Himeji Castle’s Nishi-no-maru (west bailey)

    Himeji Castle’s Nishi-no-maru (west bailey)

  • A shachihoko

    A shachihoko

  • The Osakabe Shrine, inside the main tower of Himeji Castle

    The Osakabe Shrine, inside the main tower of Himeji Castle

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    Himeji Castle
    Himeji Castle’s Nishi-no-maru (west bailey)