Forts on the hilltop where Himeji castle stands date back to the 1300s, and the castle we see today was built in the 1600s. Both castles are largely made of wood and plaster with stone bases.

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 ...

The twinning of a Japanese and a Welsh castle has heralded "the beginning of a beautiful friendship." The pairing of Conwy and Himeji castles is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK.