World Heritage HIMEJI CASTLE in Hyogo, Japan 兵庫 世界遺産 姫路城

These photos were taken in April 2008 of cherry blossoms season (Left) , June 2015 (Right). This castle tower was under renovation between October 2009 and March 2015.

World Heritage HIMEJI CASTLE
(Himeji-jo Castle)
世界遺産 姫路城

When I went there before the renovations, I could walk around there without seeing many tourists. But when I was there after the renovation, it was very popular and crowded, especially at the top floor of the castle.
However, I could enjoy its new appearance, which became much more white and beautiful than before.

Himeji Castle is designated as a national treasure in Japan.
國寳姫路城

Tile roof is nice design!

Can you believe it?
I found a design of a pretty heart, like the ones in the photo, in a traditional Japanese castle.

It is doing a headstand. Great!

〇△□ looks cute♪
These were made for shooting holes.

Meiji period 明治時代

Showa period 昭和時代

Heisei period 平成時代

大天守の鯱（しゃち）
English information is available about it.

Website

http://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/guide/castle.html

Manhole (fire hydrant) in Himeji City Kobe, Japan

Himeji Castle is also called Heron Castle
白鷺城（しらさぎじょう・はくろじょう）
, because the castle looks like white heron.

Photos were taken in 2008 and 2015.

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