Himeji Castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan

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Himeji Castle in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Known as the White Egret Castle or White Heron Castle, it is one of the few unreconstructed castles still standing in Japan. It is also the largest castle in the country, designated a National Treasure, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Size: 9088px × 4520px
Location: Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
Photo credit: © Peter Elvin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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