Head to the lakeside promenade on its northern shore for a view of the majestic mountain and cherry blossom trees. With white wooden walls, Himeji resembles a heron in flight-so much so that it's ...

Himeji Station (10-minute walk) At any time of the year, Kyoto is beautiful. However, as the cherry blossoms start to appear on the trees, this historic city becomes even more vibrant. The most ...

He faithfully reproduced magnificent Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage ... he found it “difficult to go out and view the cherry blossoms” due to mobility problems. Fujita decided then ...