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Himeji Out and About

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by J.

Himeji, Japan is a small city in the Hyogo Prefecture. Himeji has a population of 535,371 people as of 2008. Himeji was originally a castle town which means all commerce and governance were administered through the Himeji Castle. The city is a favorite tourist destination for both local and foreign tourists, mostly due to the [...]

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How to Get to Himeji – From Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya

Posted on 20. May, 2009 by J.

The city of Himeji, Japan in Hyogo Prefecture is a popular tourist destination for travelers worldwide. This city of 535,571 residents houses the Himeji Castle, a massive castle and estate built in 1333 that is one of a handful of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visitors to Himeji from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya look for the [...]

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