Osaka Japan - Himeji Castle - Japanese Samurai Fortress

This is probably the most serious MOG so far. In this episode, I visit Osaka and Himeji Castle. That castle is very, very cool. It feels like you are in Edo Period Japan. You expect to see Samurai and Geisha everywhere.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• sladewalters
• memoirs
• of
• gaijin
• osaka
• himeji
• castle
• samurai
• geisha
• toilet
• bidet
• sanatarized
• sunset
• time
• lapse
• Japan

[kansaiPJ]

Minor correction however... Most of what we know as Himeji Castle was originally built in the late 1500's and middle 1600's. While it is true the foundations of the main stonework goes back to the mid-1300's the castle's primary design is from the end of the sengokujidai and early tokugawa periods. Just FYI.

[sladewalters]

Thanks for the correct information. It is still very impressive

[wesw168]

kinda off subject but i have always wanted to leave in japan and i have watched some of your vids. and i was wondering since you live in japan i wanted to know if the people are as nice as everyone says?

[Unmistakable18]

Himeji is awesome! A nice 1 hour train ride from Osaka. I love the top of the castle and looking down. Breathtaking views!

[mangakaambia]

XD!

[unrested]

this was one of the most beautiful places i have been japan. also to be able to step into the same castle as such historical figures like "tom cruise" have...WOW! lol jk

[exokopaka]

Wow, that looks sorta like when I was in Nijo castle! I'm suprised they let you get some footage of it!

[www06035]

very cool video - thanks slade.

[jepst41]

Love your Memoirs of a Gaijin there, Slade! I'm surprised there weren't any vending machines in Himeji Castle! ;)

Itsumo totemo ii desu.

[Blunty3000]

Very very cool, stunningly beautiful, and Impressive beyond words. The Japanese aesthetic is wonderful.