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Travelers who love ancient castles will love taking a trip to Himeji and visiting Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Treasure of Japan.

The castle is the best-preserved surviving Feudal Castle in Japan and is also known as the “White Heron Castle.” The approach to the gate is maze-like with walled paths, gates, and turns. The castle stands 6 stories tall and is open to the public. Access may be limited during the cherry blossom season when traffic is high. Himeji is located in the Hyogo Prefecture and is less than an hour from Kyoto.

The city is also home to Mount Shosha, a temple mountain that was featured in the film, The Last Samurai, and Kokoen Garden which is next to the castle.

Himeji , 68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Japan, Phone: 07-92-85-11-46

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