Himeji-jo (Himeji Castle), generally regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture. Himeji, Japan.

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Himeji Castle (姫路城 Himeji-jō) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the city of Himeji which is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 buildings with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. The castle 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. Himeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan. *** Description sourced from Wikipedia (2019).

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Size: 3166px × 3562px
Location: Himeji Castle, 68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © Felix Choo / Alamy / Afripics
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