What I consider to be the most impressive castle
Himeji Castle awaits us in all its fullness.
in Japan is located halfway between Okayama and
Its wood so preponderant. Scented with history.
Osaka.
Creaking and polished.
Himeji castle is wonderful and can still be visited
Himeji Castle is a typical example of a Japanese
today. Its structure is original, they call it "white
castle, which contains many of the architectural
heron", due to the huge white shape that
and defensive structures found in this type of
distinguishes it ....
construction.
The castle was built in 1580 by Hideyoshi
The high stone foundations, the white walls, the
Toyotomi, then enlarged years later.
organization and arrangement of the buildings
I see it from afar, the white heron.
within the complex, are standard elements of
Lightness and majesty. Greatness and
every typical Japanese castle, as are the artillery
gracefulness. Only apparently oxymorons, in
positions and the holes for throwing stones at
reality delicacy prevails, although it is a defensive
the enemy.
building.