Some visitors to one of west Japan's most-loved tourist attractions will soon have to dig a little deeper for their tickets when Himeji Castle raises its entrance charge. Himeji City officials say ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--The inner sanctum of historic Himeji Castle, normally off-limits to visitors, is being thrown open to the public for limited viewing until Sept. 24. Five of the areas ...

Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts the tallest, extant main keep in Japan. The elegant main keep and the sub-keeps are connected by corridors, forming a sturdy defense.

“We would love for visitors to learn about the charms of Himeji Castle at night and stay overnight ... Tickets will also be sold at the door depending on availability. For tickets and ...

Himeji Castle, which was registered as Japan's first World Heritage site, is seen in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in 2023. (Mainichi/Nobuya Muramoto) The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common ...

Conwy Castle and Himeji Castle are both Unesco World Heritage Sites and on 6 July a ceremony will be held in Conwy. The twinning is due to North Wales Tourism forging close links with the Japanese ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the planned admission fee hike for Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture. Question: By how much will the admission fee for ...