In 1333, Akamatsu Norimura, a guardian of Harima province, built a fort to protect the western side of Kyoto, and in 1346, his son rebuilt the first structure of what would become Himeji Castle.

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 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.

A castle in north Wales is to be twinned with another in Japan, in what is believed to be the first relationship of its kind for the UK. Conwy Castle and Himeji Castle are both Unesco World ...

Himeji Castle. Credit: Courtesy of Shuhei Kishimoto. Himeji Castle. Credit: Courtesy of Shuhei Kishimoto. Hyogo Prefecture offers awe-inspiring sights: a towering wooden castle with a pristine ...