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Himeji Castle as seen from Himeji Station
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Paul
May 14, 2026
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Burg Himeji 姫路城 Himeji-jō
Himeji Castle (Japanese: 姫路城, Himeji-jō) is located in the city of Himeji in the Japanese prefecture of Hyōgo.
It is one of the oldest surviving structures …
Himeji Castle (Japanese: 姫路城, Himeji-jō) is located in the city of Himeji in the Japanese prefecture of Hyōgo.
It is one of the oldest surviving structures …
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Puffin
February 17, 2023
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the castle can be seen immediately after leaving the station
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🅰️ndy
September 29, 2025
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The road leads directly to the castle, which is clearly visible from more than a kilometer away. Along the way, you'll repeatedly see manhole covers bearing the castle motif.
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