Himeji Castle, Himeji, Kinki, Japan 2 1600x1200
Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himeji-jō?) is a hilltop (as opposed to a flatland or mountaintop) Japanese castle complex located in Himeji in Hyōgo Prefecture and comprising 83 wooden buildings. It is occasionally known as Hakurojō or Shirasagijō (\"White Heron Castle\") because of its brilliant white exterior.
It was registered as one of the first Japanese World Heritage Sites by UNESCO World Heritage Site and five structures of the castle have been designated as National Treasure in December, 1993. Along with Nagoya Castle and Kumamoto Castle, it is one of Japan\'s \"Three Famous Castles\", and is the most visited castle in Japan.
It was registered as one of the first Japanese World Heritage Sites by UNESCO World Heritage Site and five structures of the castle have been designated as National Treasure in December, 1993. Along with Nagoya Castle and Kumamoto Castle, it is one of Japan\'s \"Three Famous Castles\", and is the most visited castle in Japan.
