Himeji Castle - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Himeji Castle is an incredibly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan. Located in the city of Himeji, the castle was originally founded in 1333, but during the 17th century was transformed into the iconic fortress that we know and love today. Built mostly of wood and plaster, everything about the castle from its layout to its grounds to the internal structure was designed to withstand a siege. And although it was never tested in medieval ground combat, it survived a pair of direct bomb hits during World War 2, the massive 1995 Kobe earthquake, and even being sold off for scrap in the 19th century. Today, it stands as Japan's largest and best-known castle; let's have a look!