Himeji Castle (姫路城) is a hilltop Japanese castle situated in Himeji, in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. Dating from 1333, it consists of 83 buildings with defensive systems from the feudal period. The stunning whit building towers over the surrounding area and is often known as Hakuro-jō (“White Egret Castle”) or Shirasagi-jō (“White Heron Castle”).
Thankfully, the castle has survived the extensive bombing of Himeji in World War II and natural disasters such as the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake and is now the most visited castle in Japan. In 1993 it was designated as one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Japan.
Posted as part of the Word a Week Challenge: Castle.
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We just celebrated the second bombing of Japan this week. I am so glad this one survived.
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I loved it when I visited Himeji. The numerous walls and switchbacks really provide a sense of how imposing this castle must have appeared to any potential invader. And it is sooo beautiful and majestic with its massive towering keep. Great post.
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