Lookout to view rooftop of Himeji Catle

Lookout to view rooftop of Himeji Catle

KOBE, Japan - Visitors take photos of the roof of the main keep of Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, which is undergoing restoration work, on March 26, 2011. The city set up an elevator and a lookout, 50 meters off the ground, to allow visitors to closely examine the roof of the 17th century castle and repair work being conducted using traditional techniques.

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