Postmarked Takarzuka, dated 10 February 2009.
Himeji Castle during peak cherry blossom season / Hyogo prefecture.
This is one of the three famous castles in Japan, and is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also known as Shirasagijo Castle, meaning White Heron Castle, because of its colour. A castle was first built on the site in the 14th century, demolished and the cirrent one finished in the 1609.
It is white in colour because of the covering of plaster which both reinforces and fire-proofs the underlying wooden structure. The main tower is 46.4 meters high. The castle's main defense is a complicated maze of routes with multiple dead-ends, leading up to the keep, but it was never attacked so whether this would have worked remains unclear.
It makes a really stunning sight when combined with the cherry blossom.
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Hi Sheila, a stunning beautiful and towering castle today.
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Very awe inspiring. Especially when you realize it is 400 years old this year. The cherry blossoms make it look even more beautiful.
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@Max, thanks for picking up on the 400th anniversary. It floated through my mind at one point, and just as quickly floated out.
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