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old people outside himeji jo, how lovely
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Pinned right at the middle of Himeji's contemporary office buildings and vehicle-crammed streets is the port city's crown jewel, Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and officially one of Japan's cultural treasures for its longevity and intricate detailing that blended well with its function as a structure for defense. Found near the castle is the idyllic Kokoen Garden, a collection of traditional-styled wall gardens where samurai homes used to stand. The Hyogo Prefectural Museum also has festival-themed rooms that hold the replicas of Himeji's twelve original castles. In Himeji's periphery is another notable attraction, the Engyo-ji Temple, a mountain-perched shrine that served as a location in Tom Cruise's famous movie, The...

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