Himeji Castle Keep 姫路城の 天守閣

Point of Retreat

It overlooks the entirety of Himeji Castle, and defies any assailant. But climbing the six floors of Himeji Castle Keep requires good legs!

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Himeji Castle

Japan's most famous castle reopened to the public in early 2015, after 5 years of work.

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Hiking on the plateaus of Tonomine kogen

The Tonomine Plateaus are located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, north of Himeji City. This natural site of 90 hectares deserves a visit and a walk of a few hours, especially in autumn.

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Takeda Castle Ruins

Takeda Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, though ruined, has become increasingly popular recently thanks to a certain seasonal weather pattern known in Japanese as unkai (sea of clouds).