This famous castle, Himeji Castle 🏰 is over 600 years old. At that time, samurai lived there. Outside the castle fortifications there were several villages that existed before the castle. Himeji Castle is so famous because it is not only a monument to the craftsmanship of the builders, but also to the Japanese concept of harmony between man and nature.
The castle is open for tours daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission is 1000 yen, which is about €6.