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Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle. By Jordan Werner and Kate Alspach. Himeji Castle. Built in 1601-1609. In the city of Osaka Nickname is White Heron Momoyama period It is a residential castle so it is used for living quarters. Fusuma design. Interior passages.

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Himeji Castle

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  1. Himeji Castle By Jordan Werner and Kate Alspach

  2. Himeji Castle

  3. Built in 1601-1609 • In the city of Osaka • Nickname is White Heron • Momoyama period • It is a residential castle so it is used for living quarters

  4. Fusuma design Interior passages

  5. Momoyama word reminds people of images of warriors, luxurious palaces, and ceramics. • An era that Europeans first made an impact in Japan. • The castle is surrounded by fortified gates because of the new change of warfare introduced by the west. • You can now visit this building • While climbing up you have no sense of direction because of the maze like gates.

  6. There are many gardens around the castle and as you travel to the top of the main building.

  7. As if you were on the roof!!!

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