Tiers of Clouds & Magic in Himeji

Himeji Castle Part III: The white heron castle lives on.

One of the most grandeur castles in Japan with satisfying views of the city-- traditional architecture, foliage, and mountains stretch far and beyond.

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Aligned Architecture: Himeji's White-Walled Castle

Himeji Castle Part II: The clouds roll in, offering major contrast between the sharp blue skies and puffy white coverage.

With the castle as the main character, this created quite the epic photo.

The Majestic Himeji Castle in Japan

Himeji Castle Part I: Quite the trek to get to Himeji Castle, but worth it for the views from the exterior and six floors above later.

As the largest castle in Japan, it is also one of the most popular ones, even being registered in 1993 as one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country.