Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle (姫路城 Himeji-jō^?) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji, in the Hyōgo Prefecture. Himeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan, and it was registered in 1993 as one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country.^[7] Himeji Castle is frequently known as Hakuro-jō ("White Egret Castle") or Shirasagi-jō ("White Heron Castle") because of its brilliant white exterior and supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight.^[6][9]