Himeji Castle

The Best Guide to Kōkōen – Himeji Castle’s Stunning Garden

April 7, 2024 / Autumn Foliage, Cherry Blossom, Hyōgo Prefecture, Kansai Region, Places to Visit, Snow Scenery

While the famous Kōrakuen Garden in Okayama was chosen to be one of the Three Greatest Gardens in Japan, we really think Kōkōen Garden (好古園) deserves a lot more publicity overall. Compared to Kōrakuen, Kōkōen Garden in Himeji has a lot more features, including nine small unique gardens that were constructed in line with Edo […]

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Himeji Castle – The Most Elegant Castle in Japan

April 7, 2024 / 100 Landscapes of Japan, Autumn Foliage, Castles with Original Castle Keep, Cherry Blossom, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, Kansai Region, Top 100 Japanese Castles, World Heritage

Nowadays, many Japanese castles have been included in the World Heritage Register. But, when it comes to the ranking determined by the Japan Castle Foundation, there can only be ONE castle that is ranked first place. Himeji Castle (姫路城) in Hyōgo Prefecture was nicknamed the White Heron Castle or Shirasagi-Jō (白鷺城) in Japanese because the

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