Himeji Castle, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds. Unlike many other Japanese castles, it was never destroyed by war, earthquake or fire and survives to this day as one of the country's twelve original castles. The castle complex as it survives today is over 400 years old and was completed in 1609.
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Location: Grounds of Himeji Castle, Japan
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