Located in a spectacular setting on the top of a hill in western Japan, the Himeji castle has won its nickname "the castle of the white strek" thanks to its impressive white roofs and laid out in steps. This imposing complex of the 17th century is considered the most beautiful existing samurai fortress and attracts over a million and a half visitors a year, reports The Guardian.
Located in a spectacular setting on the top of a hill in western Japan, the Himeji castle has won its nickname "the castle of the white strek" thanks to its impressive white roofs and laid out in steps. This imposing complex of the 17th century is considered the most beautiful existing samurai fortress and attracts over a million and a half visitors a year, reports The Guardian.