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Himeji, Japan, Asia, Apr 2004
Himeji, a thriving industrial port of 470,000, located on the scenic Inland Sea, has a world treasure at its center. With its tiled donjon and towers, its gates, earthen walls, massive stone foundations and ramparts, moat and grounds, Himeji Castle is a magnificent example of Japanese castle architecture.
We found it the most beautiful one with its garden among all the Japanese castles we have been to. During the sakura season, there were special performance in the garden and special lighting in the evening.