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Japan's Largest And Most Visited Castle Is An Imposing, Well-Preserved Fortress Packed With Historic Importance
A trip to Japan wouldn't be complete without visiting the country's medieval castles, and the most-visited one is a sturdy historic keep outside of Tokyo.
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Himeji-jo
Himeji-jo is the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture ... The property boundaries follow the moats around the outer walled zone, except in the southeast. In the ...
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Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan/ Himeji Castle: Peerless in graceful form and tactical function
The men, I’m assuming men, who drew up the blueprints to Himeji Castle thought of everything ... a marvel of defensive architecture with two moats (three previously existed), five kilometers ...
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Himeji Castle entrance fee to more than double for non-residents
HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Out-of-towners and overseas visitors to Himeji Castle will be charged more than double what residents here pay to visit the World Heritage site from next year.
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Himeji Castle to hike fees for out-of-town visitors
Some visitors to one of west Japan's most-loved tourist attractions will soon have to dig a little deeper for their tickets when Himeji Castle raises its entrance charge. Himeji City officials say ...
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Castles around the world that are famous for paranormal activities
Places like Ireland's Leap Castle, Scotland's Edinburgh Castle, and Japan's Himeji Castle are known for eerie phenomena, disembodied voices, and ghostly apparitions linked to their tumultuous pasts.