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Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō), also known as White Heron Castle (Shirasagijo) due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds.
Himeji Castle has resumed English Guided tours for a limited number of days since Nov12th（Sat.）and, we are pleased to announce that the tour will fully resume on Mar.1st（Wed.）. We're looking forward to having you join us!
Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himeji-jō) ([çimeʑiꜜʑoː] ⓘ) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 rooms with advanced defensive systems from the feudal ...
Himeji Castle, also known as the White Heron Castle, is both a Japanese National Treasure and a World Heritage Site. Its status as one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles makes this fortress a must for anyone wanting to explore the history of Japan.
Himeji (姫路) is most famous for its magnificent castle, Himeji Castle, widely considered to be Japan's best and most beautiful surviving feudal castle. The castle is designated both a national treasure and a UNESCO world heritage site .
Jul 14, 2023 · Himeji Castle is a majestic seventeenth-century fortress in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture. Well preserved and grand in scale and beauty, it is one of Japan’s most admired castles. It is...
The castle's pure white-plastered walls resemble a dancing white heron—known locally as a Shirasagi—with wings outstretched, earning it the nickname Shirasagi-jo Castle. It is remarkably preserved compared to other castles having been spared from damage during WWII and from many other disasters.
Himeji Castle is Japan's best known castle from the feudal period that has survived fires and major destruction. Completed in 1609, the well preserved castle is a national treasure and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 - one of the first world heritage sites in Japan.
Himeji-jo is the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture, comprising 83 buildings with highly developed systems of defence and ingenious protection devices dating from the beginning of the Shogun period.
Dec 29, 2022 · Find out what to see in Himeji, Japan, from the castle to beautiful temples, to the sea, and many other lesser-known tourist attractions just waiting to be discovered.
