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.

Explore the expansive grounds of this imposing yet beautiful structure and climb up the steep and narrow staircases to the top of the castle. 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.

2022年12月1日 · Located in the city of Himeji, in western Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most impressive sights. Historically, Himeji Castle was of strategic importance to the Tokugawa shogunate due to its location along the western approach to …

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.

2023年7月14日 · Soaring into the sky, Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture is a stunning relic of Japan’s rich feudal past. Designated a national treasure and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, it boasts a...

Himeji Castle was ruled by a number of different samurai clans during the civil wars of the sixteenth century and the long peace of the Edo period (1603–1867). The earliest surviving contemporary reference to a fortress at Himeji occurs in 1561, in records kept at the Buddhist temple Shōmyōji.

2025年1月18日 · Explore Himeji Castle, Japan's finest example of feudal architecture. Known as the White Heron Castle for its brilliant white walls, this UNESCO World Heritage site showcases 400 years of history and stunning cherry blossoms in spring.

2022年12月29日 · 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.

2023年7月29日 · Himeji Castle is a magnificent and imposing Japanese castle located in the city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture. Nicknamed “White Heron Castle” due to its elegant, white appearance, this is widely considered Japan’s most spectacular castle.