HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture—The Himeji municipal government has devised a plan to charge nonresidents of the city double or triple the usual cost to enter Himeji Castle starting in spring 2026.

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Himeji Castle is undoubtedly one of the best preserved feudal era castles in Japan, but visitors rarely get the opportunity to explore the entire medieval complex.

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 ...

A light-up event commemorated the 30th anniversary of the registration of Himeji Castle, a National Treasure of Japan, as a World Cultural Heritage Site. On the 800-meter road connecting the ...

Perhaps my favorite shot from the original 1980 “Shogun” miniseries was when a group of samurai foot soldiers is seen entering Himeji Castle, only to round a tight corner within a courtyard of ...

From the iconic Himeji Castle to the well-preserved geisha districts of Kanazawa, there are captivating destinations beyond Kyoto that should be on every Japan itinerary. With a rich, distinctive ...