himeji jo
states: [japan]
category: cultural
year: 1993
location: Hyogo Prefecture
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 34.8333333300, 134.7000000000
last visited: 2009
unesco id: 661
world heritage site: 661
Himeji-jo, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is an exemplary masterpiece of traditional Japanese castle architecture. Known as the "White Heron Castle" for its elegant, white-plastered walls, this well-preserved feudal-era fortress features an intricate defensive design with multiple towers, gates, and moats. Its historical and cultural significance lies in its representation of samurai-era engineering and aesthetics, offering insight into Japan’s medieval past.
