Its white façade led it to be called the "White Egret" or "White Heron" castle ... It's also the most visited castle in Japan. Golden Week had long passed by the time I arrived at Himeji ...

according to NHK World Japan. Known as the "White Heron Castle" or "White Egret Castle" since it resembles a great bird spreading its wings, Himeji Castle is a massive complex of 83 interconnected ...

Where, when, why: We traveled to Japan in mid-December 2015 to visit ... We understood why it is nicknamed the "White Egret Castle" as we approached the striking building situated on a hill ...

Himeji Castle in the Hyōgo Prefecture is one of Japan's most stunning ... Known for its elaborate white facade, the castle is often called the "White Egret Castle." It's open year-round for ...

A DVD produced in order to enhance the knowledge of the eleven properties in Japan currently included in ... of over 1,200 years - Himeji-jo (Himeji Castle): a beautiful castle admired as the white ...

Plenty of real castles could pass for fantasy illustrations, but their stories are far more layered than anything in fiction.

There are so many famous and iconic landmarks in Japan. Two of my top favorites are Kinkakuji Temple and Himeji Castle, a.k.a. White Egret Castle. Founded in 1397, Kinkakuji Temple, the golden ...