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Also known as the White Heron Castle, Himeji Castle is an elegant castle complex perched on top of a hill in the city of Himeji. The complex consists of more than 80 buildings connected by a network of meandering paths, and after paying the admission fee, visitors are welcome to climb up to the top of the six-story main keep, look out from the viewpoints on the top floor, and admire the beautiful Edo period-style gardens. The grounds are also a wonderful place to see cherry blossoms in early April, but be aware that there are often long line-ups during this time.

Himeji Castle, 68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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