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I came to Himeji in autumn 2004 because I had seen the white castle from the trains before. I decided to stop off on my way to Osaka.

I put my luggage in a luggage locker in Himeji station and walked up the main road to the city's landmark - Himeji-jo.

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  • In a nutshell:Take a break to visit the castle!
  • Last visit to Himeji: Dec 2003
  • Intro Updated Jan 6, 2008
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    hunterV Nov 15, 2009 at 3:55 AM Report Abuse

    I adore those cherry blossoms... Thanks for your story, Sonja!

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    jumpingnorman May 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM Report Abuse

    I'm itching to go to Japan, Sonja! My grandpa used to live there and I remember his pics with the cherry blossom athe background - I think the ones in Washington came in as a gift from Japan...Norman :)

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    nepalgoods Jan 4, 2009 at 9:46 AM Report Abuse

    Such a lovely littler page! Happy travels in 2009! Ulrike

  • volopolo Dec 8, 2008 at 2:37 AM Report Abuse

    i am in love with: Himeji castle! Hope that i have the change in my life to be there

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    Acirfa Oct 28, 2008 at 12:15 PM Report Abuse

    Fascinating, I did not realise there is so much to see in Japan, thank you for the insight.

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    Nemorino Jan 30, 2008 at 9:48 AM Report Abuse

    Great that you were able to visit that white castle that you had seen from the train.

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    bijo69 Jan 24, 2008 at 7:50 AM Report Abuse

    Really have to visit Japan one day and hopefully during the cherry blossom season!

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    sue_stone Jan 20, 2008 at 9:51 AM Report Abuse

    Some great photos here Sonja! I really love cherry blossoms : )

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    diocletianvs Jan 17, 2008 at 12:08 PM Report Abuse

    Cherry blossom forecast? Now, that really makes a true local custom tip ;) The castle looks quite impressive.

  • Mariajoy Jan 16, 2008 at 12:50 PM Report Abuse

    I always wanted a Bonsai tree - but I think I would probably kill it! Lovely cherry blossom photo.

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