Himeji Castle

Summary

Himeji Castle is a Japanese castle^[1]. It ranks in the top 0.83% of japanese_castle entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,536 views/month, #2 of 242).^[2]

Key Facts

• Himeji Castle received the 100 Landscapes of Heisei^[3].
• Himeji Castle is located in Himeji^[4].
• Himeji Castle is in the country of Japan^[5].
• Himeji Castle is on the body of water Senba River^[6].
• Himeji Castle's instance of is recorded as Japanese castle^[7].
• Himeji Castle's instance of is recorded as hirayamajiro^[8].
• Himeji Castle's founder is recorded as Akamatsu Sadanori^[9].
• Himeji Castle's founder is recorded as Ikeda Terumasa^[10].
• Himeji Castle's maintained by is recorded as Himeji^[11].
• Himeji Castle is owned by Government of Japan^[12].
• Himeji Castle's architectural style is recorded as Japanese castle architecture^[13].
• Himeji Castle took place at Himeji Park^[14].
• Himeji Castle is part of three great castles^[15].
• Himeji Castle is part of 100 Fine Castles of Japan^[16].
• Himeji Castle is part of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots^[17].
• Himeji Castle is used for domain office^[18].
• Himeji Castle's Commons category is recorded as Himeji Castle^[19].
• Himeji Castle comprises Kōko-en^[20].
• Himeji Castle comprises Ni Watariyagura^[21].
• Himeji Castle comprises Ha Watariyagura^[22].
• Himeji Castle comprises I Watariyagura^[23].
• Himeji Castle comprises Ro Watariyagura^[24].
• Himeji Castle comprises Northwest Small Keep^[25].
• Himeji Castle comprises Main Keep^[26].
• Himeji Castle comprises West Small Keep^[27].

Body

Geography

Himeji Castle is in the country of Japan^[5]. It is located in Himeji^[4]. It is on the body of water Senba River^[6]. Part of include three great castles^[15], a triad^[28], in Japan^[29]; 100 Fine Castles of Japan^[16], a database^[30], in Japan^[31], founded in 2006^[32]; and Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots^[17], a selection of 100^[33], in Japan^[34], founded in 1990^[35].

Physical Characteristics

Areas include {'unit': 'Q35852', 'amount': '+107'}^[36] and {'unit': 'Q35852', 'amount': '+143'}^[37].

Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include Japanese castle^[7] and hirayamajiro^[8]. Heritage statuses include National Treasure of Japan^[38], Historic Site of Japan^[39], Special Historic Site^[40], and World Heritage Site^[41].

History and Context

Recorded inception include 1609^[42] and 1346^[43]. Himeji Castle is owned by Government of Japan^[12].

Why It Matters

Himeji Castle ranks in the top 0.83% of japanese_castle entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,536 views/month, #2 of 242).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[44] It is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

FAQs

What awards did Himeji Castle receive?

Honors received include 100 Landscapes of Heisei^[3].