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Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture · World Heritage Site
Himeji Castle
- Nearest stationKyōguchi Station 1.2 km
- DesignationWorld Heritage Site, Historic Site, Special Historic Site, National Treasure
- Year1346 (founded)
Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himeji-jō; [çime̞(d)ʑiꜜ(d)ʑo̞ː] ) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 structures with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period.
From the Wikipedia article “Himeji Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Himeji Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kyōguchi Station, 1.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | World Heritage Site, Historic Site, Special Historic Site, National Treasure |
| Year | 1346 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Himeji Castle?
- Kyōguchi Station. It is 1.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Himeji Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: World Heritage Site, Historic Site, Special Historic Site, National Treasure.
- When was Himeji Castle founded?
- In 1346.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) West Small Keep: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Ha Watariyagura: Château_de_Himeji02.jpg: Bernard Gagnon derivative work: bamse (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Northwest Small Keep: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Ni Watariyagura: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Main Keep: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima (CC0), Ro Watariyagura: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0)
