Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

姫路城

Perched on a hill in Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji Castle dazzles with its brilliant white walls and a graceful silhouette often likened to a bird taking flight. Explore a labyrinth of 83 historic buildings and clever feudal defenses to see why it’s hailed as the finest surviving example of traditional Japanese castle architecture.

Region: Osaka & Kansai

Coordinates: 34.8394, 134.6939

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