Hyōgo, Feb 11 (News On Japan) –
In celebration of its thirtieth anniversary as a World Heritage website, Himeji Castle has, for the primary time, opened its “Western Small Keep” to the general public.
This inaugural public unveiling of the “Western Small Keep,” situated to the west of the primary maintain (大天守), reveals a construction related to a number of different retains by lined bridges, spanning three flooring above floor and two under. This architectural characteristic served as a crucial defensive level to guard the primary maintain from enemy assaults, outfitted with “narrow windows” for firing weapons and “stone-dropping” areas to fight enemies immediately under.
Visitors have expressed their fascination with this distinctive alternative. One vacationer remarked, “It offered a different perspective compared to viewing from the main keep,” highlighting the novelty of the expertise. Another shared, “If enemies approached from the west, this corner would be the first line of defense, so it’s built on a vantage point, which I found quite intriguing.”
The particular opening of the “Western Small Keep” is scheduled till February 29, offering a uncommon probability for guests to discover a lesser-known facet of Himeji Castle.
Source: MBS NEWS