Himeji castle

Himeji castle

Third stop – Himeji Castle The largest remaining castle in Japan.  Also was not destroyed during the war so is substantially in the same shape it was several hundred years ago. Picture of the castle in the distance while in the inner walls. One wing 

Kaiseki dinner

Kaiseki dinner

At the Miyajima Ryokan 10 course dinner served in your room. First course – milk tofu Second course – sashimi Third course – rice roll, kumqat, carrot, brocolli and fugu (the jelly thing).  Also some beans in the side. Fourth course – Fish stew (cod) 

Miyajima

Miyajima

Second stop – Miyajima Small island off the coast near Hiroshima.  National heritage site because of the temple floating on water. Tori gate of the temple floating on water. The temple floating on water Five story pagoda Wildlife