Thurs Jan 11 2007 (Day 21) - Himeji

Today we will travel by shinkansen from Kyoto Station to Himeji.

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Waiting for the arrival of our shinkansen at Kyoto Station

a shinkansen arriving


and departing


a departing shinkansen on the opposite platform




a shinkansen arriving at the platform. This isn't the one we got on

The kiosk at the platform

Another one approaching

Seated

Arrived in Himeji. An oncoming shinkansen


Downstairs in the Himeji station
a model of the Himeji-jo grounds




A yatai being displayed

We got a map from the visitor centre and walked towards Himeji-jo. Saw a tank full of fugu at the entrance to a restaurant






Arriving at Himeji-jo

There was some construction work at the entrance


The main gate

After the gate, the view on the left

We were lucky to come on a clear and sunny day.

starting point where the entry tickets are sold

Ambush windows where arrows were fired from

Inside

A portion of the 'oil wall'


The various styles of the rooftiles

Inside the tower
Old Guns


Samurai costumes




Lots of steep stairs and climbing to get to the top, which isn't fun for a serious acrophobic like myself

Arms


The model of the castle

The view from the top

The street we were on, leading to/from Himeji Station

Drainage

Exiting


Last look at Himeji-jo before heading back to the train station.


had ekiben at the station while waiting for our shinkansen

shinkansen viewing while waiting


Our shinkansen approaching

On board

Back in Kyoto


the shinkansen we were on, departing from the station

in Kyoto Station

outside Kyoto Station


The street across Kyoto Station

We walked north towards a bookstore we spotted from the bus yesterday,to have a look and headed back to the inn at dusk

Next day...