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Rolls RoyceApr 27, 2009
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Kobe Kitano Art MuseumApr 27, 2009
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BedApr 27, 2009
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British House 英国館Apr 27, 2009
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Former Chinese Consulate 旧中国領事館(旧チン邸)Apr 27, 2009
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BathroomApr 27, 2009
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Rhine House (free admission) 旧ドレウェル邸(ラインの館)Apr 27, 2009
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Inside former Chinese ConsulateApr 27, 2009
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Kitano Foreigners Club 北野外国人倶楽部(旧ブリューガー邸)Apr 27, 2009
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Kitano Foreigners Club 北野外国人倶楽部Apr 27, 2009
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Inside Yamate Hachibankan 山手八番館Apr 27, 2009
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Inside Uroko no Ie art museumApr 27, 2009
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北野外国人倶楽部(旧ブリューガー邸)Apr 27, 2009
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Top floor gives a good view of Kobe.Apr 27, 2009
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Yamate Hachibankan 山手八番館Apr 27, 2009
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Inside Uroko no Ie Apr 27, 2009
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Inside Uroko no Ie Apr 27, 2009
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AustriaApr 27, 2009
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Another major house is Uroko no Ie which has an art museum as well. 旧ハリヤー邸(うろこの家)Apr 27, 2009
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View from Kitano Tenman ShrineApr 27, 2009
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Dutch HouseApr 27, 2009
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Kitano Tenman ShrineApr 27, 2009
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Inside Moegi no YakataApr 27, 2009
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Moegi no Yakata or Sharp residence 萌黄の館(シャープ住宅)Apr 27, 2009
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Study's bay windowApr 27, 2009
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StudyApr 27, 2009
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View from Weathercock HouseApr 27, 2009
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So named because of a weathercock (rooster) on the spire.Apr 27, 2009
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Jazz sculptures accent the Kitano-cho area.Apr 27, 2009
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Inside Weathercock House.Apr 27, 2009
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This Kitano area is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).Apr 27, 2009
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Weathercock House, built in 1909, is one of the main Western homes open to the public in Kobe's Kitano-cho. 旧トーマス住宅Apr 27, 2009
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Kitanozaka slope goes to the Kitano-cho area of Western homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many are very well-preserved and open to the public. This one has Starbucks. 北野坂(奥に北野物語館)Apr 27, 2009
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The main square in Kitano-cho. Most of the homes charge admission. It's cheaper to buy a set of tickets to see multiple homes. Most of the major homes have a ticket booth selling these ticket sets.Apr 27, 2009
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Statue of Nakabe Ikujiro (1866-1946) 中部幾次郎A pioneer in building up Akashi's fisheries industry. Also a philanthropist who donated money to build schools in Akashi.Jan 20, 2006
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Statue of Nakabe Ikujiro (1866-1946) 中部幾次郎A pioneer in building up Akashi's fisheries industry. Also a philanthropist who donated money to build schools in Akashi.Jan 20, 2006
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Akashi StationOn the JR Sanyo Line.Jan 20, 2006
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Map of Akashi ParkThe castle is now only a small part of the park.Jan 20, 2006
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View from Hitsujisaru TurretJan 20, 2006
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Garden of Musashi 武蔵の庭園Near the park entrance is a Japanese garden designed by Miyamoto Musashi, famous warrior.Jan 20, 2006
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Stairs inside Hitsujisaru TurretUnfortunately, the upper floor is bnot open to visitors.Jan 20, 2006
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Castle wallJan 20, 2006
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Inside Hitsujisaru TurretJan 20, 2006
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Inside Hitsujisaru TurretRoof tile ends on display.Jan 20, 2006
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Inside Hitsujisaru TurretJan 20, 2006
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Inside Hitsujisaru TurretJan 20, 2006
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Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓) is open to visitors.Jan 20, 2006
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Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓) and castle tower foundationJan 20, 2006
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Castle wall and Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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Castle tower foundationJan 20, 2006
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Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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View from castleThe train station can be seen in the distance.Jan 20, 2006
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Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓) (not open to visitors)Jan 20, 2006
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Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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Path to turretsJan 20, 2006
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Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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Steps to turretsJan 20, 2006
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Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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Castle moatJan 20, 2006
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Twin turrets of Akashi CastleThe left turret is called the Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓) and the right one is called the Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓).Jan 20, 2006
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Twin turrets of Akashi CastleJan 20, 2006
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Entrance to Akashi ParkJan 20, 2006
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Akashi Castle seen from the train platform of Akashi Station.Jan 20, 2006
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Castle moatJan 20, 2006
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Akashi Castle seen from the train platform of Akashi Station.Jan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-san GateJan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-ni Gate, Important Cultural PropertyJan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-ichi Gate, Important Cultural Property.Jan 20, 2006
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Ho-no-mon Gate (lower left)Jan 20, 2006
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Himeji StationJan 20, 2006
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Shopping arcadeJan 20, 2006
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Photo galleryJan 20, 2006
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Himeji StationJan 20, 2006
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Nu-no-mon Gate (Important Cultural Property). This is the way out.Jan 20, 2006
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Okiku's Well. Subject of a famous ghost story called "Banshu Sara Yashiki," about a castle servant named Okiku.Jan 20, 2006
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Path to Harakiri (belly-slitting) Maru on the left or to Ri-no-mon Gate straight ahead.Jan 20, 2006
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Harakiki Maru. Square where the samurai committed harakiri or seppuku. The well seen in the upper right may have been where the head was washed. The building on the right was actually a defensive post.Jan 20, 2006
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More exhibitsJan 20, 2006
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Model of castleJan 20, 2006
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Wooden framework of castle towerJan 20, 2006
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Weapons racks called bugukake. 武具掛Jan 20, 2006
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Going downJan 20, 2006
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Going back downJan 20, 2006
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View of Shirotopia Memorial Park. Site of the Shirotopia Expo held in 1989 to celebrate Himeji city's centennial. シロトピア記念公園Jan 20, 2006
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View looking eastJan 20, 2006
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View of Honmaru and main road to Himeji Station, Otemae Boulevard (Symbol Road). 大手前通りJan 20, 2006
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View of Honmaru (Bizen Maru) and shachihoko roof ornament. The shachihoko ornament on the roof ridge guards against fire and natural disasters. Eleven of these are atop the castle.Jan 20, 2006
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Nishi no Maru and Sangoku Moat in foregroundJan 20, 2006
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Nishi no Maru and Hishi Gate (lower right)Jan 20, 2006
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View of Honmaru (Bizen Maru), main road to Himeji Station, and Nishi-no-MaruJan 20, 2006
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Osakabe Shrine on top floor of Himeji Castle. This shrine was already on the hill before the castle was built. The shrine was moved when the castle was built, but it was brought into the castle after some "curses" occurred.Jan 20, 2006
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Top floor of castle towerJan 20, 2006
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Fifth floorJan 20, 2006
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To top floorJan 20, 2006
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View of HonmaruJan 20, 2006
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Warrior armor displayed on second floor of Himeji Castle towerJan 20, 2006
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Gun racks called bugukake. 武具掛Jan 20, 2006
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Sign for bugukake weapon racks. Most explanatory signs are also in English.Jan 20, 2006
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Weapon racks called bugukake. 武具掛Jan 20, 2006
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Weapon racks called bugukake. 武具掛Jan 20, 2006
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To second floorJan 20, 2006
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Sword exhibitJan 20, 2006
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First floorJan 20, 2006
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First flight of stairsJan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-roku Gate doorJan 20, 2006
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Take off your shoes before entering.Jan 20, 2006
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Inside Mizu-no-roku GateJan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-go Gate doorJan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-roku GateJan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-go Gate. 水五門Jan 20, 2006
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Path to castle tower entranceJan 20, 2006
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Castle tower 大天守Jan 20, 2006
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Castle tower stone foundationJan 20, 2006
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Castle tower viewed from Bizen Maru (Honmaru) 大天守Jan 20, 2006
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Castle tower viewed from Bizen Maru (Honmaru). 大天守Jan 20, 2006
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"Sama" hole for dropping stones, throwing spears, etc.Jan 20, 2006
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Stone coffins at Bizen Gate. Due to a shortage of stones during the castle's construction, many stone coffins unearthed from the tumulus on the hill of the castle were used in the rock walls. The stone coffins were replaced by real stones during the cDue to a shortage of stones during the castle's construction, many stone coffins unearthed from the tumulus on the hill of the castle were used in the rock walls. The stone coffins were replaced by real stones during the castle restoration in the 1960s.Jan 20, 2006
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Bizen Gate entrance to Honmaru, also called Bizen-maru. Notice the coffin stone on the right of the gate. (Important Cultural Property) 備前門Jan 20, 2006
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Well Turret. The well is 16 meters deep with water 1 meter deep.Jan 20, 2006
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Well Turret sign. The turret is to defend the rear of the castle. It has three rooms, one of which has a 16-meter deep well. 井郭櫓Jan 20, 2006
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Chi-no-mon Gate (after passing through)Jan 20, 2006
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View of castle tower from Chi-no-mon GateJan 20, 2006
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He-no-mon Gate in the distance. As seen from Chi-no-mon Gate.Jan 20, 2006
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One end of To-no-ichi GateJan 20, 2006
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To-no-ichi Gate との一問Jan 20, 2006
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View from He-no-mon GateJan 20, 2006
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Chi-no-mon Gate in the distance. On the left partially hidden is To-no-ichi Gate. ちの門Jan 20, 2006
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He-no-mon Gate への門Jan 20, 2006
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Inside storehouseJan 20, 2006
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Koshi Kuruwa storehouse (Waist Quarter) for salt and rice.Jan 20, 2006
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The family crest of the resident warlords who repaired the castle remain on the roof.Jan 20, 2006
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The family crest of the resident warlords who repaired the castle are displayed. The warlords include Hashiba (later Toyotomi) Hideyoshi, Ikeda Terumasa, Honda Tadamasa, Matsudaira Tadaaki, Matsudaira Naomoto, Sakakibara Tadatsugu, and Sakai Tadazumi.Jan 20, 2006
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Family crest on roof tiles. The family crest of the resident warlords who repaired the castle remain on the roof.Jan 20, 2006
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Inside storehouseJan 20, 2006
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Koshi no Kuruwa storehouse for rice and saltJan 20, 2006
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StorehouseJan 20, 2006
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Castle roof undersideJan 20, 2006
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Inside Ni-no-mon Gate. A bottleneck gate designed so not many enemy soldiers can pass through at one time.Jan 20, 2006
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Ni-no-mon Gate (Important Cultural Asset) にの門Jan 20, 2006
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Path to Ni-no-mon GateJan 20, 2006
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Path to Ha-no-mon Gate はの門Jan 20, 2006
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Ro-no-mon Gate (Important Cultural Asset) ろの門Jan 20, 2006
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I-no-mon Gate (Important Cultural Asset) いの門Jan 20, 2006
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Sangoku Moat in Ni no Maru, 三国堀Jan 20, 2006
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Ni no Maru. After passing through Hishi Gate, this is what you see.Jan 20, 2006
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View from the right of Hishi GateJan 20, 2006
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View from the right of Hishi GateJan 20, 2006
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Hishi Gate, Important Cultural Property. Pass though this large gate to proceed to the Ni no Maru compound. 菱門Jan 20, 2006
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Path to Hishi Gate. 菱門Jan 20, 2006
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Castle ticket office and entrance. Admission is 600 yen for adults. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (September through May) or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(June through August).Jan 20, 2006
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Castle tower, a National Treasure. 大天守Jan 20, 2006
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Himeji Castle tower, a National Treasure. 大天守Jan 20, 2006
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Castle tower closeup. 大天守Jan 20, 2006
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Main castle tower (donjon), called Tenshu. 大天守Jan 20, 2006
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Castle view from San no Maru.Jan 20, 2006
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San no Maru cherry trees. The stone marker says that Himeji Castle is one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Sites.Jan 20, 2006
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Special Historical Place markerJan 20, 2006
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World Heritage Site marker. 世界遺産 姫路城Jan 20, 2006
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San no Maru. This area is ringed by cherry trees. 三の丸広場Jan 20, 2006
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Otemon Gate, Main gate to castle. Reconstructed in 1937. 大手門Jan 20, 2006
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World Heritage Site marker. 世界遺産 姫路城Jan 20, 2006
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Castle moatJan 20, 2006
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Path to Otemon Gate, the main gate to the castle. 大手門Jan 20, 2006
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Uchibori Inner MoatJan 20, 2006
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Road to Himeji Castle. Otemae Boulevard (Symbol Road). 大手前通りJan 20, 2006
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Road to Himeji Castle. From Himeji Station, the main road leads to the castle which can be seen in the distance.Jan 20, 2006
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