Castle and Railway

There aren't many places where you can take a photo of the castle towering over the center of the castle town and the railway that runs around it. I've put together some photos of the castle and railway carriages taken at these rare locations.


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The 500 series Hello Kitty Shinkansen crossing Ichikawa Bridge and Himeji Castle(Dec.2021)

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Himeji Castle and Doctor Yellow.(Jan.2021)

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Shining white Himeji Castle and the 500 series Evangelion Shinkansen.(May.2018)

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Himeji Castle can be seen beyond the N700A Shinkansen train arriving at platform 11 at Himeji Station..(Aug.2025)

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Kiha 127 local train on the Kishin Line and Himeji Castle towering over Mount Hime.(Dec.2024)

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Illuminated Kochi Castle and Tosa Electric Railway 700 Series Tram.(Mar.2025)

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Kumamoto Castle under restoration and Kumamoto City Tram 2400 series.(Mar.2025)

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Ozu Castle and a Kiha 185 series local train running on the Yosan Line(Mar.2025)

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With Ozu Castle in the background, the Kiha 32 Oni-Train crosses the Hijikawa River, where rape blossoms bloom. (Mar.2025)

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Ozu Castle and the Uwakai-No.3, 2000 Series Anpanman Express(May.2025)

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Ozu Castle and the Uwakai-No.3, 2000 Series Anpanman Express(Apr.2019)


Yonesaka Line closed due to heavy rain disaster--Clear day in snowy season