Himeji Castle
A UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the White Heron Castle, Japan's finest surviving castle.
"Soaring like a white heron — the impregnable castle in the sky"
Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Its brilliant white exterior earned it the nickname 'White Heron Castle'. 83 buildings including the main and subsidiary keeps survive intact.
Castles on low hills within flat terrain, balancing defense and accessibility.
Castle keeps surviving from before the Edo period. Only 12 remain in all of Japan.
The top 100 castles selected by the Japan Castle Foundation.
The ruler who built Osaka Castle and Fushimi Castle, master castle builder.
Koei Tecmo's historical simulation game. Use castles across Japan as bases to unify the country. A classic entry point for castle enthusiasts.