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Aboard the Shinkansen en route to Himeji
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The Castle dominates almost every view in Himeji
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Himeji Castle crowns the city
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Himeji Castle
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Guard outside Himeji Castle
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Paul and the "Princess", Himeji
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Water Chestnut Gate, Himeji Castle
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Nicknamed the "White Heron Castle"
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The amazing "White Heron" castle in Himeji
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Many-staired approach to Himeji Castle keep
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Long approach to Himeji Castle keep
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Roof detail, Himeji Castle
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Cherry blossoms in late October, Himeji
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Roof detail, Himeji Castle
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Imposing rise of Himeji Castle
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View of Himeji from the Castle
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Detail of roof tiles, Himeji Castle
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Roof detail, Himeji Castle
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Looking down on Himeji from the top of the Castle
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Looking down from the roof of Himeji Castle
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Himeji manhole cover
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Tadao Ando's City Museum of Literature, Himeji
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Terraced water feature, City Museum of Literature, Himeji
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Himeji Castle glimpsed from the City Museum of Literature
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The National Pottery Market is held near Himeji Castle each November
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Discreet restroom entrance, Kokoen Garden
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Gateway to the Kokoen Garden beside Himeji Casle
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Lord's Residence Garden, Kōkoen Garden beside Himeji Castle
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The Lord's Residence Garden in the Kokoen Garden beside Himeji Casle
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Black swan, Senba River, Himeji