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 …

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 …

世界文化遺産・国宝である姫路城の紹介サイトです。 姫路城の来場状況に関するお知らせや、動画、ご利用案内、近くの観光スポット、アクセス、駐車場（車・バイク）の案内、よくある …

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 …

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 …

Jun 29, 2023 · Himeji-jo sits atop Hime Mountain (姫山) — reaching a maximum height of 91.9 meters (302 feet) above sea level — in Himeji (姫路), the second largest city in Hyogo …

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.

Himeji-jo is a well-preserved example of Japanese wooden castle architecture, combining both functional use and aesthetic appeal. This hill-top castle consists of 83 buildings and has a …

Himeji-jo Castle is the finest surviving example of an early seventeenth-century Japanese castle, comprising eighty-three buildings equipped with highly developed systems of defense and...

Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s largest castles. A registered UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Treasure of Japan located in Himeji City, this castle is full of stories of feudal Japan. …