Stacked White Tiered Donjon Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex in Himeji, a city in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 structures with advanced defensive systems dating from the feudal period. It is frequently called Hakuro-jo or Shirasagi-jo, meaning white heron castle, because of its brilliant white exterior and its supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight.
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Building Typehilltop Japanese castle complex 2 LocationHimeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan 2 Completed YearMarks the Ikeda-era rebuilding that produced the castle complex as it stands; the site was first fortified in 1333. Height (m)Height of the main keep (daitenshu), the castle's tallest structure. Classification
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A landmark of Japanese traditional architecture.
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Wikimedia FoundationWikipedia, Himeji Castle, lead section, first sentence
is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Wikipedia, Himeji Castle, lead section, third paragraph
Ikeda completely rebuilt the castle from 1601 to 1609, expanding it into a large castle complex.
Wikipedia, Himeji Castle, lead section, place name
is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
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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.
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at the center of the complex is 46.4 m (152 ft) high, standing 92 m (302 ft) above sea level.
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