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๐Ÿฏ Himeji-jo

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๐Ÿฏ Himeji-jo
Feudal castle complex in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, built in the early 17th century


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 28 May 2026 at 07:26

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๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Built: Early 17th century, Shogun period
  • Structure: 83 buildings in wood and stone
  • Location: Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
  • UNESCO inscription: 1993

Himeji-jo is a castle complex in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, that survives as the most complete example of early ...

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