HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture—The Himeji municipal government has devised a plan to charge nonresidents of the city double or triple the usual cost to enter Himeji Castle starting in spring 2026.

News Himeji Castle to increase ticketing prices for non-residents The world-famous fortress in Hyogo prefecture will be raising its fees for non-residents starting in 2026 ...

A small, old castle was found in the mountains of Hyogo Prefecture in March. Researchers found the castle using artificial ...

Every May, the grounds surrounding Himeji Castle hold the Himeji Castle Festival (Himeji Oshiro Matsuri). Held over three days, this historic celebration blends Edo-period reenactments ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--The Lego Group is paying homage to wondrous Himeji Castle here with a special Adult Lego set to mark the 30th anniversary of its registration as a World Cultural Heritage ...

Himeji Castle, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is widely considered Japan’s most beautiful samurai stronghold. While many of Japan’s current castles are modern reconstructions, Himeji has been standing ...

Himeji Castle in Assassin's Creed Shadows is in Harima and though it's filled with enemies, there's a legendary loot chest just waiting to be found, plus a substantial XP boost for completing it ...

KOBE (Japan), Sept 4 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The Japanese city that hosts Himeji Castle is considering doubling or tripling admission fees for visitors who do not live in the local area, officials said on ...

A thrilling "bus versus train team" competition sees the participants racing from Himeji Castle in Hyogo to Amanohashidate in Kyoto, while completing missions at five "checkpoints" along the way.

Soaring into the sky, Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture is a stunning relic of Japan’s rich feudal past. Designated a national treasure and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, it boasts a towering ...

TOKYO: Foreign tourists may have to pay six times more than locals to visit Himeji Castle, a Unesco World Cultural Heritage site in Japan’s Hyogo prefecture.