Himeji Castle, known as “White Herron Castle” for its striking resemblance to a snowy egret taking flight, is an exquisite fortress complex which was registered as the first World Heritage site in Japan. This historic castle is marked by its well-preserved structures in the inner citadel consisting of the main tower, three small towers and corridors, all of which are designated as “National Treasures.” This castle is also famous for its elaborately-designed defensive enclosure to counter enemy invasions during the feudal period.
(白鷺がまさに飛び立つ姿を連想させることから白鷺城として知られる姫路城は、国内初の世界遺産に登録された実に美しい城塞である。内曲輪にある大天守小天守3棟、渡橋など現存建築物が特徴的で、全て「国宝」に指定されている。また、複雑に設計された縄張でも有名で、封建時代に敵の侵攻を阻止するためのものである)