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هيميجي-جو
Also known as Shirasagi Castle, Hakuro Castle, White Heron Castle, White Egret Castle
Japanese castle complex
AI overview
Himeji Castle is a large and well-preserved castle complex located in Japan that features distinctive white-colored structures and multiple defensive walls. It is considered one of Japan's most important historical landmarks and a masterpiece of traditional Japanese castle architecture.
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Wikidata facts
- Area
- 143
- Official website
- www.himejicastle.jp/kr
- Image
- Himeji castle in may 2015.jpg
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- Commons gallery
- 姫路城
- Commons category
- Himeji Castle
- inception
- 1346-00-00
- directions
- An easy 15-minute walk north from the station; also accessible by bus
- native label
- 姫路城
- nickname
- 白鷺城
- webcam page URL
- www.himejicastle.jp/player
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1581 establishments in JapanBuildings and structures completed in 1346Buildings and structures completed in 1581Buildings and structures completed in 1609Buildings and structures in HimejiCastles in Hyōgo PrefectureCommons link from WikidataHonda clanHouses completed in 1618Ikeda clanImportant Cultural Properties of Hyōgo PrefectureKuroda clan