Kobe and Himeji, Japan

The city of Himeji is known for the cherry bloom festival called Hanami and the medieval castle from the 17th century.

 
Kobe Ikuta Jinja 

Ikuta Jinja shrine

Ropeway to hilltop

Ropeway to hilltop overlooking Kobe port

 
Kobe waterfall  

waterfall on the way back to Kobe city

inside Higashi Honganji

just 40 min away by train is the Himeji castle

The Himeji castle is based on a wood construction. It was first built in 1333 by Norimura Akamatsu, later increased to its current size by Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Ieyasu Tokugawa.

Himeji castle

Himeji in its full size
Portugese weapon

mediaval weapons from Portugal


Himeji rooftop view

rooftop view
Martin in front of Himeji castle

Martin in front of Himeji castle

 

Links

City of Himeji
Himeji castle architecture

 
back to Kobe

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