👀 A Stunning View of Himeji! The Perfect Combination of the White-Walled Castle and Cherry Blossoms 🌸 About 30 minutes by bullet train from Shin-Osaka Station, Himeji City in Hyogo Prefecture is a castle town built around the World Heritage Site of Himeji Castle. It's a beautiful city where tradition and modernity are in perfect harmony, with historic machiya (town houses) featuring lattice windows still standing. Late March to early April is cherry blossom season🌸 A stroll through the streets of Himeji during this time is a true delight, and we’re here to guide you through its charms♪ 🏯Himeji Castle: A stunning white wooden castle and Unesco World Heritage Site Himeji Castle, with its stunning white-walled keep, is also known as Shirasagi-jo (White Heron Castle). Registered as one of Japan's first World Heritage Sites in 1993, it stands as one of the largest castles in Japan with a history spanning over 400 years📝 While most World Heritage-listed castles worldwide are made of stone or brick, Himeji Castle is a rare example of a wooden structure👀 🌸A breathtaking contrast: The white Himeji Castle and the pink cherry blossoms In spring, the castle grounds see around 1,000 blooming cherry blossom trees. The contrast between the white walls of Himeji Castle and the pink blossoms, especially in Himeji Park and Himeyama Park, is truly stunning. At night, the area is beautifully illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere you won’t want to miss 🤍💗 🚶‍♀️Otemae-dori Street: A charming spot for a stroll through town Otemae-dori Street, the main street of the castle town leading directly from Himeji Station to Himeji Castle, is lined with a variety of shops. You’ll find traditional Japanese sweet shops offering treats like manju, dorayaki, and taiyaki, as well as local spice shops and souvenir stores selling regional specialties. It's the perfect place for a leisurely stroll! 🍢Enjoy local delicacies Himeji Oden, a local specialty, is characterized by its ginger soy sauce dipping sauce. The long-established oden restaurants in the castle town are particularly known for their elegant charm. Other unique local dishes include chanpon-yaki, a fusion of yakisoba and yakiudon noodles, and doroyaki, a fluffy omelet-like wheat dough dish! Himeji makes for a perfect day trip from Osaka. It's easily accessible with the Kansai Area Pass, so be sure to make the most of your visit!😉 🌟Affordable pass for convenient access Kansai Area Pass https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/kansai/ (in English) 🌟Official website Himeji Castle　　 https://www.himejicastle.jp/en/ (in English) 📍Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/k8qEhtYef2V3PvPH9 #JR_west #JR #west #JRWESTRAILPASS #sightseeing #railway #gourmet #HimejiCastle #Edoperiod #castletour #cherryblossom #castletown #Otemaedoristreet #localdelicacies　 #Himejioden #chanpon-yaki #Doroyaki #worldheritage #History #Egretcastle #madeofwood #onedaytrip