Himeji castle is one of the most amazing castles in Japan, being one of a handful of Japanese castles that still is in its original wooden form.It has five stories and is surrounded by moats and defensive walls. Quite impressive in its architecture. We had fun clambering up narrow stairwells up to the 5th floor and winding our way around the castle grounds, and imagining what it would have been like back in the 15th and 16th century.
We were also blessed with a beautiful warm spring day to enjoy even more cherry blossoms. We got hold of a couple of free bicycles and had a ball riding around Himeji. There really isn't much to see around town except for the castle, which we couldn't ride into.
It felt really weird to be on a bike - I think it's been about 20 years since I last rode on one! Rich had fun watching me fumble and wobble on my bike.
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Congrats on finally getting on a bike!! Man you guys have lost some weight. Nonna Chong has to come over there and fatten you up!
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