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Japan's National Treasure Himeji Castle Guide｜A Stunning Ancient Castle Worth Climbing Six Flights of Stairs for!

Absolutely breathtaking! This Himeji Castle, which looks very similar to Osaka Castle, is definitely the best spot to check in this year✨ 📍Address: 68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕘Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (extended to 5:00 PM in summer) 🎫Ticket Price: 1000 yen (super worth it!) This national treasure and World Cultural Heritage site is truly magnificent🌟 It is the best-preserved castle in Japan~ The night before, I also saw a stunning light show💫 The castle lit up at night feels like a dream back to the Edo period! PS: On-site visit report👇 👉 You have to climb six super shaky flights of stairs 👉 The top of the tower is really hot🔥 Remember to bring water! 👉 But the view overlooking Himeji City from the top is definitely worth it!

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