Himeji Castle
Yesterday was pretty much rained out for us yesterday so we hung around close to the hotel and checked out a lot of undercover areas. Seems that Perth drivers aren’t the only ones that forget how to drive at the sight of rain as this snap of a massive traffic jam next to our hotel shows.
Nice, wet weather traffic jam
Today clear skies so we took the oppurtunity to see Himeji Castle, about 30 minutes via bullet.
Himeji Castle
Rob & Leeru
The castle and surrounding area is outstanding and very well preserved probably because the castle never saw any action and unlike Osaka castle was not bombed to the ground in WWII.
It’s hard to fathom the sheer size of the castle until you are up close. The foundation alone is seriously huge.
Front of the castle facing the train station
me, out the back of the castle
Leeru, out back
The view from the top of the castle is outstanding, the city is surrounded by hills and the castle itself is right smack in the middle.
View from the top floor
On the way back we had a look around Shin-Osaka station and grabbed a cheap feed. Going to do some serious exploring of our area tomorrow or perhaps head back to Himeji and go up into the hills to check out some of the hillside.
Rob
Hi Leanne and Rob,
It’s Cathy , Donna’s friend from Scotland. Just a wee note to say how much I have enjoyed your trip. Your blog and photographs have been wicked but mostly I have enjoyed your musings on places, peoples, transport , food and drink. I am quite sure either or both of you on your return could have a column in a national newspaper commenting on new restaurants and old or new activities available. I am sure with your hilarious insights and incivise comments you’d be an instant hit!! I hope you are enjoying the last leg of your journey and thankyou for lots of laughs along the way.
Love Cathy x
Hi Cathy,
Nice to hear from you – its been good for us too so that we actually remember everything we have done.
You know… I only have one memory of you…. at the caravan park.. involving red wine… 🙂
Leeane