A modern park and cemetery located on a hill about 1 km northeast of Himeji Castle.
The symbolic building, a 38 meter high stupa, was a gift from India’s Prime Minister Nehru with a desire for eternal peace and happiness for humans. He consecrates the ashes of Buddha and the statue of Shakasanzon and the ten principal disciples. With a pure and solemn environment, the park is rich in nature and is great for sightseeing. In early April, the cherry blossoms are beautiful and in mid-April, azaleas on the mountain in red, white and pink are stunning. The view from the observation deck simply is breathtaking so don’t miss it when you’re there!
(Ref: http://jpguide.co/japan/2017/08/29/5-treasures-to-find-in-himeji/)
A Cemetery might seem like a strange site to visit for it’s beauty, but this is a beautiful cemetery and park.
The night before I came here I heard my grandmother had passed away in her sleep, so I lit a candle in this temple for her. She was a great woman and she will always live on in my memories and heart. Te quiero abuela.