Himeji Castle

Day 15 - Himeji Castle

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December 13th 2015
Geo: 35.3643, 136.352Steven didn't sleep well - stressed about travel and getting us all through everything as we are all tired - so we were up and out of the hotel by 8.15am, leaving our bags at reception. We caught the shuttle bus back to the station, were surprised how close it was, and then walked up the main boulevard to the castle. A consequence of total destruction by war is that mo ... read more

Asia » Japan

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more