Nicer from the outside

#japantrip So, I made a day drip from Osaka to himeji. The castle is about 20 mins on foot once you get down at the station. But you already get spectacular views of it while you're walking towards it. I think as much as overwhelming it can be from a distance. It becomes underwhelming when you go inside and though the experience of navigating through huge crowds. Having said so, it is a landmark and an important piece of history that is not to be missed. It is Japan’s best-preserved feudal fortress, one of the twelve original castles that survives today. The restored version of Himeji Castle is over 400 years old, dating back to 1609. It was never attacked, nor has it been destroyed by natural disasters. This historical legacy coupled with its beauty. Himeji Castle is also known as White Heron Castle due to its white, elegant appearance makes it one of the most popular and revered castles in Japan.#japantrip #cherryblossom2024 #himeji