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Himeji Castle was built in Tokyo because the first Tokyo Castle (known as Edo Castle) burned down in 1750. Ieyasu Tokugawa, the prime minister of Japan at that time, decided he wanted to start from scratch and build Himeji Castle using modern materials and design methods.
Tokugawa had the Tokyo Himeji Castle built in a new location on the other side of Tokyo. He named the new castle after his wife, Himeji. Tokyo's Himeji Castle is widely regarded as the most impressive and significant castle still standing in Japan.
Interestingly, Tokugawa renamed the castle Ryoanji Castle after divorcing his wife in 1763. However, the castle has continued to be known as Himeji. Himeji Castle is Tokyo's most frequently visited tourist attraction.
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When was Himeji Castle created?
Himeji Castle was created in 1618.
Why was himeji castle built?
so they can have a toilet
How tall is the Himeji castle?
Himeji Castle is a hilltop, Azuchi-Momoyama style castle, and is 152 feet tall. The castle was expanded three times after it was originally built, and is current undergoing some restoration work to preserve it.
How many people can fit into Himeji castle?
Himeji Castle was originally a place of defense, not residences. Residential areas are in buildings located near the castle.
What are the materials that make the Himeji Castle?
bricks
What is the original name of himeji castle?
White Heron
How was himeji castle nominated for unesco?
because it is cool
Does the himeji castle still exist?
yes it does still exist :)
What kinds of people lived in the Himeji castle?
the lord lives their
Who owns himeji Castle?
Probably the national Park or something in Japan.
What is the himeji castle in japan used for today?
A tourist attraction and museum.
Why did they use plaster walls in the himeji castle?
The japanese put white plaster on the walls because it is fireproof
