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 (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. The castle is both a national treasure and a World Heritage Site.

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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.

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.

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 Prefecture (after Kobe), separating Kyoto and Osaka from western Japan.

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 highly developed defence system.

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. Learn about the highlights of the “White Heron Castle” and …