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.

Ikuta Jinja shrine

Ropeway to hilltop overlooking Kobe port

waterfall on the way back to Kobe city

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 in its full size	mediaval weapons from Portugal

rooftop view	Martin in front of Himeji castle

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City of Himeji

Himeji castle architecture

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