Himeji Castle

Picnic area on the grounds in front of Himeji Castle
I3bought tea and the best Persimmon I ever ate and joined the crowd here for a bit of relaxation.

Wilhelmine in front of Himeji Castle
Himejo known as the 'White Heron' is twin to the Neuschwantein Castle known as the 'White Swan,' located in Bavaria, southern Germany.

When building a castle, one must consider the importance of using the natural resources of the vicinity and the proper placement of the buildings. According to geography, castles may be classified into three types: mountain castles, hill castles, and plains castle. Himeji Castle is a hill castle. The five-storied main donjon together with the three smaller donjons - one on the east, on on the west, and one on the northwest forms a magnificent shape which gives the effect , from any viewpoint of a lovely white heron ready to fly into the blue sky.