@insidejapancastles: What is hiding inside Himeji Castle’s wooden tower? Strip away the floors and walls, and two enormous pillars appear: the East and West Pillars. 🏯 Each is about 25 m (82 ft) tall, rising from the basement through the tower. AI narration + schematic illustration, not to scale. Sources: Himeji City official castle guide; Japan Tourism Agency (Old West Pillar page). #HimejiCastle #JapaneseCastles #CastleDesign #JapaneseHistory #JapanTravel