Himeji Castle, one of Japan's first four UNESCO World Heritage sites, is pictured in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in 2023. (Mainichi/Nobuya Muramoto) HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously ...

Because I know that I was incredibly fortunate to actually visit Himeji Castle, given that many people likely won’t make it all the way to Japan. But if anything, it’s why I love that we have ...

The Himeji municipal government said Friday ... Designed to better maintain the site also known as White Heron Castle, one of Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage sites, the fee hike "can ...

A ticket to the famously postcard-perfect Himeji Castle will cost more than double the current rate for anyone from outside ...

Feb. 14 (Jiji Press)--The Himeji municipal government said Friday it will raise the admission fee for a World Heritage castle in the western Japan city by 2.5-fold for visitors other than ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Out-of-towners ... The fee will be the highest in Japan for a castle where visitors can climb up to the castle tower, officials said, citing the 1,200 yen charge for ...

They are stocked with around 60 varieties of locally produced traditional Japanese treats and ... Shinkansen train,” he said. Himeji is famed for its hilltop castle, which is designated by ...

Himeji Castle, designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1993, holds the distinction of being Japan’s first site to receive this prestigious recognition. It is also a National Treasure and ...

Himeji Castle is one of the most famous castles in Japan and a national treasure. It's the only fortress that has survived the ravages of war in its 400-year history. The castle, which is also a World ...

Usually closed to the public, this wooden structure is one of the oldest turrets among Japanese castles. The turret, believed to have been relocated from the ill-fated Fushimi Castle in Kyoto when ...