Himeji Castle, An important 17th Century Castle in Japan that doubles up as a brilliant UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Himeji Castle is as graceful as a structure could possibly get. With a ...

Japan is a mesmerizing blend of ancient tradition and futuristic innovation. Whether you’re drawn to peaceful temples or buzzing neon-lit streets, the country offers moments that stay etched in your ...

The western Japan city that hosts Himeji Castle proposed to the local assembly on Friday that it double or triple the World Heritage site's admission fees for nonresidents in 2026, scrapping the mayor ...

Here’s the full list of the top 20 ‘Castles You’d Recommend to Foreign Visitors to Japan’. 1. Matsumoto Castle (Nagano) 2. Himeji Castle (Hyogo) 3. Inuyama Castle (Aichi) 4. Hikone Castle ...

Himeji Castle’s graceful form and tactical function are peerless. This article by Lisa Vogt, a Washington-born and Tokyo-based photographer, originally appeared in the Nov. 5 issue of Asahi Weekly.

Considered one of the finest surviving examples of early 17th century Japanese architecture, Himeji Castle was the first site in Japan to be registered as a Unesco World Heritage site in 1993. It ...

The Japan National Tourism Organization administers and conducts the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter examination on behalf of the Japan Tourism Agency.

HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously postcard-perfect Himeji Castle will cost more than double the current rate for anyone from outside this western Japan city beginning in March 2026, the ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture—Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto said he is considering charging foreign tourists a fee to enter Himeji Castle that is six times higher than the price for Japanese visitors.