But for those fascinated by Japan's feudal past, the country's castles are a must-see, and its largest, Himeji Castle, costs just 1,000 yen (under $7) to visit. Looming from atop a hill in Himeji, ...

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 ...

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.

Himeji-jo is the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture, comprising 83 buildings with highly developed systems of defence and ingenious protection devices dating ...

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 is both a World Heritage Site and a Japanese National Treasure. The castle's towering chalk-white main keep has been known to dazzle. The white lime plastering of both the outer ...

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.

Another recommended place to see sakura blossoms in Japan is Hirosaki Park in Tohoku. Stretching over nearly 50 hectares, ...

Places like Ireland's Leap Castle, Scotland's Edinburgh Castle, and Japan's Himeji Castle are known for eerie phenomena, disembodied voices, and ghostly apparitions linked to their tumultuous pasts.

The Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station ensures a quick and convenient journey. Himeji: Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage ...