Month: <span>January 2016</span>

Date: 25th March, 2015

After the morning disappointment of visiting Himeji Castle, I decided to explore Himeji city a bit more before leaving for Tokyo. I considered visiting one more attraction, and chose the Nadagiku Shuzo Sake Brewery (sake is a Japanese rice wine). Looking at a map of Himeji city, it didn’t seem that far from the JR station.

Himeji city pavement trees Japan — Loved seeing well designed sidewalks

Traditional dress couple Himeji Japan — And seeing the traditional with the new

JAL office Himeji Japan — I walked past the other side of the JR station, which has some hotels like Tokyo-Inn.com and a Japan Airlines building

Himeji city pavement design Japan — I kept admiring the pavements because all this good planning is a rarity back in India

I tried to locate Nadagiku Shuzo Sake Brewery on Google Maps but I still ended up a bit lost after I followed the route the app showed me.

Continue reading “Japan: Nadagiku Shuzo Sake Brewery, leaving Himeji for Tokyo — and my last bullet train ride” »

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!

Continue reading “Japan: Himeji Castle, and the unexpected air show” »