Himeji Castle

兵庫県/姫路市
姫路城

Description
This is Japan's only world heritage castle built in 1346 under the instruction of Akamatsu Sadanori. It is one of Japan's 12 castle towers and one of 5 registered as a national treasure in Japan. It is also known as one Japan's three greatest castles. It was expanded by its respective castle owners such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Ikeda Terumasa during the Sengoku era(1467-1600), to become the impressive castle that it is today. Due to its impressive white appearance, it is also known as the "White Egret castle".


Address
670-0000
兵庫県 姫路市 兵庫県姫路市本町68

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竹田城跡
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鳴門の渦潮
Naruto Whirlpools
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Naoshima Islands
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城崎温泉
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鳥取砂丘
Tottori Sand Dunes
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浦富海岸
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History
枚岡神社
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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天龍寺
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