About 1 1/2 hours by train from Kyoto you can find a lovely old castle called Himeji-jo. Built by shoguns in the 1300s, this castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It rises up from the surrounding landscape in a majestic way and is also known as the White Heron castle. It is a large and impressive building, surrounded by spacious grounds and thousands of cherry trees. Just across the moat, beside the castle grounds, lies the buildings which once housed samurai warriors. This property now boasts several large and beautiful Japanese gardens. These places were incredibly serene and lovely and we felt we could spend hours just admiring the still landscapes. While strolling here we stopped at a traditional tea house that was as still and peaceful as the surrounding gardens. It was a wonderful day.
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