Himeji, Japan

Main castle keep

Past the ticket gate approaching one of the many inner gates

Main castle keep

Cedar trees below the walls

Outward sloping stone walls kept out intruders

Secret escape route

One of the many inner gates

One of many gates and outer defenses

Main castle keep from the inner courtyard

Ancient stone coffins removed from the walls

Upper courtyard

Main castle keep

Approaching yet another defensible gate

Massive wooden gate

Walk along the outer walls with defenses on the other side

Elaborate lead roof tiles

Dolphins on the roof peaks

Storage area