A Ghost May Still Count in the Well
One local legend says Himeji Castle is tied to the story of Okiku's Well. In this version, Okiku was falsely accused, killed, and thrown into the well.Himeji Castle: The Ghost Stories Inside Japan's White Fort
Her Voice Never Stopped
The legend says her ghost haunted the well at night, counting dishes in a sad, haunting voice. A disputed claim says the castle is the real setting of the story, and the alleged well remains there today.Himeji Castle: The Ghost Stories Inside Japan's White Fort
