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A large, beautiful white castle complex resembling a bird taking flight.

Photo by Vladimir Mokry

A bit of history...

Himeji Castle, along with Matsumoto Castle and Kumamoto Castle, is considered one of Japan's three premier castles. The castle is made up of a network of 83 buildings with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. It is frequently known as Hakuro-jō or Shirasagi-jō ("White Egret Castle" or "White Heron Castle") because of its brilliant white exterior and supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight.

Source: Wikipedia

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Walk through the Koko-en Garden and enjoy its beautiful sights and sounds.

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Make your way to the top floor of the main tower for striking views of the castle complex.

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Explore Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History to learn about the castle and the local culture.

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Visit in the spring and enjoy the magical view of the 1,000 Yoshino cherry trees in full blossom.

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Find the dolphin-like statues called shachigawara. These mythical creatures protect the castle from fire.

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