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36 Views of White Heron Castle — No.13
第十三景

Otemae Rooftop — Autumn Brocade Below the Castle

Autumn Colors of the Castle Grounds from the Egret Himeji Rooftop

Himeji Castle — View 13: Otemae Rooftop — Autumn Brocade Below the Castle (from Egret Himeji Rooftop, autumn afternoon)
Egret Himeji Rooftop 13 Nov 2025 · Leica M10 · Photo: Toji Masaya
Season
Autumn
Time of day
Afternoon
Date
Gear
Leica M10

Adjacent to Otemae Park, Egret Himeji offers a rooftop observation deck — the closest building to the castle — providing a premium sky-high seat to survey the entire castle grounds.

The Story

In this expansive, unobstructed panorama, the autumn scenery is particularly breathtaking. The entire castle grounds are dyed in fiery reds and brilliant golds, surrounding the majestic white Main Keep. This stunning gradient of autumn colors (Kinshu) can only be fully captured from this elevated vantage point.

Additionally, free binoculars are available on the rooftop. Looking through the lenses, you can clearly see the intricate details of the castle's architecture and even the people walking through the vast grounds, giving you a real sense of the castle's overwhelming scale. We highly recommend trying them to experience the grandeur firsthand.

Photo Tips

  • Capture the ViewA wide-angle lens or smartphone panorama function is recommended.
  • BinocularsFree binoculars are available to observe the intricate details of the castle's architecture.
  • Facility CourtesyThis is a public relaxation space. Please be considerate of others when using tripods.

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