k Castle in the sky Shirasagijo Himeji Castle 1998 Himeji Castle is seen under clear blue autumn skies in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The castle is also called Shirasagijo Snowy Egret Castle because it is said to resemble a white egret with its wings spread. The castle, widely regarded as the most elegant in the country, is located on Himeyama hill in central Himeji. A wood framework and whitewashed stone walls give it a graceful appearance, but the castle was built for defense. The castle dates back to the mid14th century, when the Akamatsu family built a fort on the site. Nov. 3, 1998 The Daily Yomiuri Nanjos Nihon Photo by Masafumi Nanjo Himeji Castle, also known as Shirasagijo Castle, was registered as a World Heritage site in 1993. Editorial Stock Photo - Afloimages
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Castle in the sky Shirasagi jo Himeji Castle 1998 Himeji Castle is seen under clear blue autumn skies in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The castle is also called Shirasagijo Snowy Egret Castle because it is said to resemble a white egret with its wings spread. The castle, widely regarded as the most elegant in the country, is located on Himeyama hill in central Himeji. A wood framework and whitewashed stone walls give it a graceful appearance, but the castle was built for defense. The castle dates back to the mid 14th century, when the Akamatsu family built a fort on the site. Nov. 3, 1998 The Daily Yomiuri Nanjo s Nihon Photo by Masafumi Nanjo Himeji Castle, also known as Shirasagijo Castle, was registered as a World Heritage site in 1993.
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Castle in the sky Shirasagi-jo Himeji Castle / 1998

Himeji Castle is seen under clear blue autumn skies in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The castle is also called Shirasagijo (Snowy Egret Castle) because it is said to resemble a white egret with its wings spread. The castle, widely regarded as the most elegant in the country, is located on Himeyama hill in central Himeji. A wood framework and whitewashed stone walls give it a graceful appearance, but the castle was built for defense. The castle dates back to the mid-14th century, when the Akamatsu family built a fort on the site. (Nov. 3, 1998 The Daily Yomiuri "Nanjo's Nihon (Photo by Masafumi Nanjo) Himeji Castle, also known as Shirasagijo Castle, was registered as a World Heritage site in 1993.

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