Himeji
City in Japan
Himeji is a city in the Kansai region of Japan. It’s known for the sprawling, centuries-old, white Himeji Castle, one of the few original castles from Japan’s feudal period. The top floor of the 6-story main keep offers views over the extensive...
Population: 535,664 (2015)
Mascot: Shiromaruhime
Flower: Pecteilis radiata
Prefecture: Hyōgo
Region: Kansai
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