Today can be summed up in one word: Himejijo. Himeji castle is known as the White Heron castle for it’s color and beauty, and is a UNESCO world heritage site. The original castle was built in the 1400s, but it was greatly expanded on beginning with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and continuing with a series of post-Sekigahara daimyos. It’s difficult to convey the size and scope of the castle in photos, but here goes…
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