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->There are other important areas in or around Himeji City. These areas are easily visited during a day trip and are rich with historical significance.
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Hiromine

The present main hall was built in the mid-Muromachi Era (about 600 years ago), and the worship hall was repaired in the Edo Era (about 300 years ago). Two buildings here are designated as Important National Cultural Properties. Details: Click here

Hiromine
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Mt. Masui

Mt. Masui
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Zuiganji-Temple was founded by a Korean Buddhist priest, Eben, in the 7th century, by the order of Prince Shotoku-Taishi. The ceiling drawings in the Main Hall maintains the brightness of the original colors after 300 years. Details: Click here

Otokoyama

Its name literally means 'Male Mountain', but it is actually a small hill west of Himeji Castle.  There was a time when Otokoyama coupled with Himeyama (literally meaning princess mountain), where the castle is now located, and was an object of worship.  You can find places around the hill to enjoy its history. Details: Click here

Otokoyama
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Nagoyama

Nagoyama
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This is the biggest cemetery park in Himeji. It is full of flowers and greenery, and it is a good place to take a walk when the weather is nice. You can find the Main Stupa which contains ashes of Siddhartha Goutama, which were presented by the late Indian Prime Minister Nehru. Nagoyama can be seen from Himeji Castle and other locations in Himeji. Details: Click here

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