Ep. 250 - Himeji Castle




History Goes Bump Podcast show

Summary: Himeji Castle is the largest castle in Japan. The magnificent structure sits at the top of Himeyama.Today, the castle is the most visited castle in Japan and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is also considered to be one of the most haunted locations in Japan with stories of Okiku's Well, the Old Widow's Stone and the death of Sakurai Genbei. The Moment in Oddity features Pope Gregory IX declaring cats are of Satan and This Month in History features Tolpuddle Martyrs banished to Australia.