National Treasure (Japan)
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In Japan, National Treasure, refers to Tangible Cultural Properties designated by Japanese law as “having exceptionally high value.” It applies to buildings, artwork, and crafts, selected from Importa
First of the scrolls of Frolicking Animals and Humans owned by Kōzan-ji
In 1931, Himeji Castle became a National Treasure under the National Treasures Preservation Law of 1929.
Kon-dō and five-storied pagoda at Hōryū-ji, two of the world's oldest wooden structures, dating to around 700
Lacquer toiletry case with cart wheels in stream design
Himeji Castle
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Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle archite
National Treasure (Japan)
…properties are separated into seven categories. The category "castles" (城郭, jōkaku) includes nine designated National Treasures located at five sites (Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle, Inuyama Castle, Hikone Castle, and Matsue Castle) and comprises eighteen structures such as donjons, watch towers, and connecting…
Himeji Castle Aerial photograph 2010
Front view of the castle complex
The family crest of Ikeda Terumasa