Himeji Castle

Before boarding Resolution, we visit Himeji Castle. This is one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. We arrive on a hot day and a national holiday Monday, bad timing.

Japanese castles are not like European castles. They are meant as symbols of power and use as a fortress. There is nothing on the interior except places for the storage of weapons and places for their use.

Regardless, Himeji is gorgeous, and the grounds and moat are gorgeous.