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.

HIKONE, Shiga Prefecture—Hikone Castle, a prominent 17th-century structure here, has received a positive preliminary ...

Twelve residents of the Federation Council have returned home from a successful nine-day cultural exchange to Miki City, ...

Roughly 3 out of 4 university students targeted in a recent survey in Japan said they have never heard of dynamic pricing, ...

Explore the world’s most haunted castles, from Germany to Japan, where restless spirits and eerie legends bring history’s darkest tales to life.

Hunyadi Castle is also infamous for its reputation as one of the most haunted castles in the world. Legends say that Vlad the ...

Himeji Castle, also called Shirasagijo (White Heron Castle) due to its white outer walls, is the best preserved castle in all of Japan. It serves as a classic example of Japanese castle architecture, ...

Himeji Castle ( ) is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese ...

Over the nine days the delegates itinerary includes exciting experiences such as a visiting the World Heritage listed Himeji Castle, Gayain Temple and a hardware factory tour. They will spend time at ...

Fortress complexes were once a vital form of defence against invading forces, and two British castles rank among the largest ...

Here are some ideas if you're willing to shuffle your schedule a bit. For example, less time in Tokyo. Himeji Castle. World cultural heritage site. Best original one. Don't overlook Nijo Castle in ...