> However, the Himeji Castle, which was built in Japan 700 years ago and still stands, employs a different strategy. It is not very hard to enter the structure. However, the castle is a maze. It is difficult for attackers to get to where they want to go, and it is not easy for them to get out. Moreover, the castle is full of traps and places where defenders can hide and attack.
Most western castles were built with similar design concepts, they just don't feature in our hollywoodized depictions of them.