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| Hikone Castle | |
| Hikone Castle is an Edo period castle in the city of Hikone, in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is considered the most significant historical building in Shiga. After a construction period of twenty years, Hikone Castle (å½¦æ ¹åŸŽ, HikonejÅ) was completed in 1622. The hilltop castle served as the seat of the Ii daimyo (feudal lords) until the end of the feudal age in 1868. | |
| Himeji Castle | |
| Himeji Castle, also known as Himeji-jo, is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is considered one of the most spectacular and well-preserved castles in the country. Unlike many other Japanese castles, Himeji Castle was never destroyed in wars, earthquakes or fires and survives in its original form. | |
