Himeji Castle - To Yagura and Karamete Limited Exhibition

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Himeji Castle - To Yagura and Karamete Limited Exhibition

トの櫓と搦手周辺の特別公開

Himeji Castle is so great it's a hard castle to visit. It is easy to be overwhelmed by everything, that you can easily miss the many really special "little" features that would be the highlight of most other castles. The To-no-ichi Gate is one such area. It is not always open to the public but it is a complete and well designed defensive fortification worthy or special notice. From the bansho (guard house) to the small yagura (turret) connected to the gate to the subgates down the slope it is perfectly preserved and strongly fortified. You will find a karamete at most castles and is typically thought of as an escape route should the need arise but is also well defended to prevent anyone sneaking in. In this case you will find a steep, narrow heavily fortified with gates and towers overlooking the road with many advantageous angles of fire.

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