Some visitors to one of west Japan's most-loved ... for their tickets when Himeji Castle raises its entrance charge. Himeji City officials say people from outside the city will have to pay double ...

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 ...

His comments come in response to the ongoing debate surrounding Himeji Castle's proposal to differentiate ... fee to four times the current cost for Japanese visitors. When asked if Kyoto would ...

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 ...

there's so much to see and do outside the capital. Where do you even begin? Here are the ten top, must-see spots to visit in Japan beyond its amazing hub.