Himeji
the Himeji is part of Himeji, JP., Japan.Interesting places in Himeji:
| Himeji Castle | Himeji Station (JR) | |
| Koko-en | 姫路駅 | |
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Himeji-jo: Arquebus & Yari
Made by jpellgen
The Portugese matchlock rifle, or arquebus, played a vital role in Japan's history. Here you see some matchlocks inside Himeji-jo. Next to these guns, you can also see some yari--spears that could attain lengths of as much as 15 feet. Himeji-jo is perhaps the most well known castle in Japan. It has remained in its current condition for almost 400 years. Unlike other Japanese castles, this one has not been damaged by warfare--and that includes WWII. The White Heron castle was originally constructed in 1333, but later improved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and later by Terumasa Ikeda, a son-in-law of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Another View From the West Bailey
Made by jpellgen
A view of Himeji-jo from the West Bailey. Himeji-jo is perhaps the most well known castle in Japan. It has remained in its current condition for almost 400 years. Unlike other Japanese castles, this one has not been damaged by warfare--and that includes WWII. The White Heron castle was originally constructed in 1333, but later improved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and later by Terumasa Ikeda, a son-in-law of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
White Heron
Made by innusa
Himeji Castle is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle. Unlike many other Japanese castles, Himeji Castle was never destroyed in wars, earthquakes or fires and survives in its original form. It is both, a national treasure and a UNESCO world heritage site. It's a very impressive castle. .
castles & kimonos
Made by chunsa88
a group of japanese women, all decked out in kimonos, wanders the grounds of himeji castle in june. 2007
Himeji
Made by a faz
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Nearest places of interest:
| 小豆島 Naruto whirlpool 姫路駅 Himeji Station (JR) | Koko-en Himeji Castle Tottori Sand Dunes Mt.Daisen |
