Comments on: Himeji Castle - Your ultimate visitors guide

By: Lesley Peterson

Lesley Peterson — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:01:48 +0000

Absolutely stunning photos! How great Himeji has undergone a restoration and is receiving UNESCO world heritage site status. Getting to Japan and visiting Himeji Castle would be a dream come true.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 02:57:19 +0000

Beautiful photos and great info for when we visit Japan. Looks amazing and can not wait to visit.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 12:36:26 +0000

This UNESCO World Heritage site is breathtakingly beautiful. I love the architecture and surrounding landscape. I could imagine spending an afternoon strolling through the grounds (and love that you included how to get there)!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 09:43:22 +0000

Great post and such a beautiful place. I know what you mean about hating history in school and now rediscovering a joy of learning about it when you actually travel to a place - I feel exactly the same way.

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 17:55:00 +0000

It is stunning! The castle has had an interesting history. It's amazing that it managed to survive attacks, a bomb and earthquake.

By: Brenda & Andrew (@DishOurTown)

Brenda & Andrew (@DishOurTown) — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:47:12 +0000

In contrast to your experience in High School, I had a fantastic history teacher who made me dream about travel every time I was in her class. The Himeji castle looks like just the kind of place that my family and I would really enjoy visiting. I love that simplicity of the castle, quite elegant. It's fascinating that it is so old and have gone through so many families but still in great condition. Thank you so much for the history lesson!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:16:09 +0000

Oh I can't wait to see the amazing castles in Japan. This one looks very typically Japanese. The bride looks absolutely beautiful too. I love Japanese history, what I know of it is fascinating.

By: Travelwith2ofus

Travelwith2ofus — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 11:27:51 +0000

Himeji Castle looks beautiful. I must confess when you talk about castles I usually associate them with European countries. Very informative post. I plan to visit Japan some day so the info is much appreciated.

By: Saana / Always Abroad

Saana / Always Abroad — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 11:18:23 +0000

Amazing photos! Hoping I'll get to visit Japan one day!

By: Megsy

Megsy — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 11:14:19 +0000

Wow stunning - I might be completely clueless but I had no idea that they had castles in Japan. It looks amazing. Thanks for teaching me something new 😉