Renovated Himeji Castle reopens to public

Renovated Himeji Castle reopens to public

People visiting the renovated Himeji Castle, a world heritage site and national treasure, in the western Japanese city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, pose for photos on March 27, 2015, the day when the 17th century castle was reopened to the public after its restoration that took five and a half years.(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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