Himeji

Himeji is a small city at the western edge of the Kansai region of Japan with Japan's finest castle. At one point in the late 1500's, it was the biggest castle in all of Asia. The city has been featured in a series of Japanese and foreign films due to its picturesque old-Japan look.

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  • You got a huge castle there. You can walk up to the last floor. No elevator. Just another good reason to have a fresh beer once you come down again. There is also an excellent "grilled eel" specialty restaurant close to the castle and next to a beautiful garden (must visit in Autumn for great … • Philemon S.
  • Su principal visita es el castillo: el mejor conservado de Japón y sus jardines adyacentes.Se llega en tren • Xavi G.
  • .........JR Pass......... ...... ...... ......... Kodama ...... ... ...... ...... ...... ......... ...... ... ...... ... ... ......... ... ... ......... ... ...... ... ... ......... ............ ... ... ...... ...... ............. Sunset Jump!!! ......""......... ...... ...... • Li Y.
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