Himeji Castle - Photos and Diagrams

[architecture; Japan]

{Image from the Hyogo Prefectural Museum website.}

Close-up of the SHA.CHI--GA.WA.RA (shachi-gawara) and roof tiles:

{Photo by tam3rd; click to enlarge.}

Close up of the building, for scale (click for full picture):

Links:

> About Himeji Castle (from the Hyogo Prefectural Museum website)
> Best visitor photos - close-ups of the grounds

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Author: lyberty Article first posted: July 20, 2006 Article last updated or modified: July 20, 2006