I originally went to Himeji to see the famous castle Himeji-jo which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage landmark. The castle is stunning and well worth the trip from Osaka or Kobe just to see it. Kokoen is a beautiful garden next to the castle property and features a wide variety of plants and ...
People overlook Himeji, putting it aside as a day trip (or half-day) to see the castle if that. Yet the city has a full complement of restaurants, excellent hotels (often at better rates than in Osaka), and is a major stop on the Shinkansen line, putting it within reach of Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, etc. The city has two wonderful parks for children, ...
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