Discover Exquisite Wooden Castles in Japan::Kansai::Himeji Castle

Located atop Mount Himeyama in the Sanyo region of Japan, Himeji Castle is renowned for its all-white exterior, earning it the elegant nickname "White Heron Castle." In spring, the pink cherry blossoms enhance the castle's nobility. The cherry blossoms of Himeji Castle can be seen right from the entrance, especially along the dense cherry blossom-lined path surrounding the Nishinomaru Garden, with the castle tower elegantly framed in the background....Click to view the full attraction introduction

★★★Extended Reading = I really didn’t sneak a sip of matcha, it’s just the scent of the matcha incense sticks~::Hyogo::Kunjo-do

Located in a well-known incense stick manufacturing factory in Hyogo—Kunjo-do has a history of over a century. Most of the raw materials for the incense sticks are imported from China, Southeast Asia, India, and other regions. The variety of incense scents here is quite diverse, even including “matcha” flavored incense sticks....Click to view the full attraction introduction