“Protecting this castle is easier said than done”
World renowned heritage sight.
Himeji castle was officially established a world heritage sight in 1993 by the UNESCO organisation. Until now, it’s the only Japanese castle to be on the list, which shows how much significance it has in Japan and throughout the world.
This is just one of the many actions the Japanese government and other organisations are doing to protect the castle.
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Restoration.
The Himeji castle was built over 400 years ago, which, in April 2010, caught the eye of a Japanese spokesperson.
The castle then underwent 5 years of restoration, ending in late 2015, which crucially strengthened the structure and support pillars holding the castle up. The restoration, named Hensei Era restoration, has successfully preserved and insured its priceless tradition so future generations can experience the inevitable beauty too.
Vigorous effort.
There have been three major restoration efforts since the Himeji castle was first built. The first, Meiji Era, began in 1910, and mainly focused on the structure of the castle itself. During 1930-1934s, the castle was designated a national treasure, and in the same period, The Showa effort began.
Restrictions.
Being a world heritage sight, Himeji castle has many restrictions in place for tourists. In 2017, the government applied strict measures to prevent damage or obstruction to the castle such as: shutting off vulnerable areas, insuring safety bars are put up, and much more.
In the face of all these restrictions, tourists can still enjoy most of Himeji castle’s beauty, as demonstrated by all the satisfactory reviews.
The Himeji castle
“Stands as a monument not only to the craftsmanship of the builders but to the Japanese concept of harmony between man and nature.”
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Embedded below is a short video explaining more in-depth information if you are interested.
It is not made by myself, however all information contained is accurate and has been previewed.
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