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A Castle in the Sky: Himeji, Japan
Himeji Castle: A Photo Journey
Years ago, I arrived in Japan for the first time and immediately fell in love with this beautiful country. The timing was perfect to see the cherry blossoms. There is only a brief window of opportunity, so planning the trip to coincide with cherry blossom season required both time and a bit of luck.
The trip started in Tokyo and continued south to Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Not far from Osaka is Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Himeji is the largest castle in Japan. Built in 1333, it has 83 rooms and is said to resemble a bird taking flight. The castle is also known as the “White Egret Castle” or “White Heron Castle.”
During my visit, I captured the scenes with a Leica C3 film camera. Each image tells a story, but nothing compares to being there in person to truly feel the beauty and atmosphere of this place.
Enjoy the photographic journey!
“When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature – this very unique to Japan.” – Tadao Ando
Links
- Himeji Castle official website
Map
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