Himeji Castle - Heisei Restoration

Photos from a trip to Himeji in 2012 while it was still undergoing restorative repairs. They are some unique scenes that we'll only see once in a lifetime so I've preserved them in this album. You can see more information about the restoration at the below site from the company who managed the proje

Himeji Castle - Heisei Restoration

平成の大修理

Photos from a trip to Himeji in 2012 while it was still undergoing restorative repairs. They are some unique scenes that we'll only see once in a lifetime so I've preserved them in this album. You can see more information about the restoration at the below site from the company who managed the project.

https://www.kajima.co.jp/english/tech/himeji_castle/index.html

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Feature Pages

Main Compounds

Main Keep Interior

Nishinomaru Yagura Interior

Small Keeps Special Exhibit

West Small Keep Special Exhibit

Hishi Gate Limited Exhibition

To Yagura and Karamete Limited Exhibition

Oremawari Yagura and Bizen Gate Limited Exhibition

Outer Ruins

Middle Moat

Wasen Moat Tour

From A Distance

Koko-en Gardens

Night Views

Kokuin

Himeji Domain River Barge

Heisei Restoration