Photographs show different viewpoints, dates and conditions. They do not establish current access to a particular route. Every image is credited below.
Himeji's beauty and defensive purpose are intertwined. Walls, gates and changes in direction shape the approach to the keep. The external composition is elegant, but looking for how movement is controlled provides another way to read it.
Check the physical requirements of the interior and allow time for the grounds. A distant view, a full interior visit and a garden visit are different commitments.