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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.
- In a nutshell:Take a break to visit the castle!
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Cherry blossom
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Although I visited in autumn I was amazed to see a cherry tree trying to blossom. Cherry blossom time in Japan is... more travel advice
Bonsai trees
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When I visited Himeji there was a small exhibition of Bonsai trees on the big square by the castle. All over Japan you... more travel advice
Zoo
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As you come up the main road from the railway station you enter a big square. To your right there is the zoo's entrance.... more travel advice
Castle interior
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Inside the castle and the side buildings you can see how the princesses spent their day, what weapons were used etc. You... more travel advice
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I adore those cherry blossoms... Thanks for your story, Sonja!
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 :)
Such a lovely littler page! Happy travels in 2009! Ulrike
i am in love with: Himeji castle! Hope that i have the change in my life to be there
Fascinating, I did not realise there is so much to see in Japan, thank you for the insight.
Great that you were able to visit that white castle that you had seen from the train.
Really have to visit Japan one day and hopefully during the cherry blossom season!
Some great photos here Sonja! I really love cherry blossoms : )
Cherry blossom forecast? Now, that really makes a true local custom tip ;) The castle looks quite impressive.
I always wanted a Bonsai tree - but I think I would probably kill it! Lovely cherry blossom photo.
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