Shachihoko of Himeji Castle

This is a replica of Himeji Castle's Shachihoko, which is placed in Shiromidai Park. The Shachihoko is placed so that Himeji Castle can be seen in the background, making it a good photo spot for tourists.   [](https://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/kanko/0000004752.html) Shachihoko: An imaginary creature with the head of a tiger (or dragon) and the body of a fish, it is believed to protect buildings from fire. Many of them were placed on top of castle towers during the Warring States period. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab