There’s a little silver lining to Himeji Castle’s new tiered ticket prices, but if you’re not a local, it’s probably going to cost you a whole lot more.
Himeji Castle
Japan’s most iconic castle is yours to build in Lego form, as is a Japanese garden to soothe your mind.
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Extremely talented builder needs neither stone, lumber, nor paper for this mind-blowing project.
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