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White Heron Castle

Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, features white multi-tiered roofs and ornate gables rising above stone walls and manicured pine trees.

Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle, stands above green trees with its white walls and layered tile roofs in Himeji, Japan.

White Heron Castle, also known as Himeji Castle, seen through branches of blooming cherry blossoms in Himeji, Japan.

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