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Himeji castle air show jets Japan

Japan: Himeji Castle, and the unexpected air show

Date: 25th March, 2015

I arrived in Himeji city yesterday and I woke up today freezing just as much as I was yesterday night before going to bed. It was bloody cold! I got out of my capsule bed, brushed my teeth in ice cold water and had my breakfast.

Traffic crossing Himeji City Japan
I wanted to finish seeing Himeji Castle as early as possible and leave Himeji city by noon
Himeji directions sign Japan
There were a lot of people heading towards the castle. Himeji Castle is the biggest attraction of this city.
Himeji castle bridge Japan
Himeji Castle is also the biggest castle in Japan
Seating grounds Himeji castle Japan
They had set up chairs on the ground and I saw banners for some sort of event by the Japan Airforce
Walking to Himeji castle Japan
I walked to the ticket counter
Entrance Himeji castle Japan
After paying the 400 yen entrance fee, I entered the castle grounds
Himeji castle map Japan
Himeji Castle is over 400 years old
Himeji Castle main tower Japan
But I was devastated to learn at the ticket counter that the main tower has been under restoration for quite some time and is off limits to visitors!

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