Konnichiwa mdchachi-san!
I visited the inside of the castle about three years ago. The major repairs of the Heisei era were completed in 2015, and after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, so I think it was visited around 2022.
Locals visit the castle as children with their families or for school trips. For this reason, only a minority of locals visit as adults. I also don't think I would have visited if there hadn't been a major repair.
about the major repairs of the Heisei era
National Treasure Himeji Castle Main Keep
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The castle is clearly visible from the station, so local people are satisfied with just looking at the castle and don't think about going to the castle. No matter how wonderful a treasure is, once you get used to it, you lose sight of its value.
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from station building
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enlarged display
However, Himeji is far from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. And there are no other tourist attractions in the area apart from the castle. This makes it difficult for tourists to visit, and even those who do visit tend to return to Osaka quickly after seeing the castle.
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If you want to avoid crowded tourist spots, Himeji Castle is a good option. And if you're interested in Japanese castles, Himeji Castle is undoubtedly the best castle in Japan. Himeji is a rural area, but the castle is very worthwhile.
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the intersection in front of the castle.
There are few people waiting at traffic lights, and most of them are foreign tourists.
NANGI