The admission fee for Himeji Castle in western Japan has been raised from 1,000 yen to 2,500 yen, or about 16 dollars, for visitors aged 18 or older from outside Himeji City. The fee for city ...

The World Heritage site and national treasure Himeji Castle has introduced a new ticket pricing system with a much steeper ...

If you’ve watched You Only Live Twice, you’ll have already recognised this majestic structure. Still, allow us to tickle your grey cells. Bond-san (Sean Connery) makes an entrée théâtrale in Honshu in ...

The mayor of Himeji, western Japan, has said he is contemplating "quadrupling" entry fees exclusively for foreign tourists visiting Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in response to ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo -- The price of an entry ticket to the popular Himeji Castle here increased 2.5 times from March 1 to 2,500 yen ...

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 Wednesday, with the city backing down from ...

A calm afternoon at Himeji Castle with glassy reflections and cherry blossoms in bloom. Surrounded by sakura, the historic castle becomes even more breathtaking during Japan’s spring season. #HimejiCa ...

Japan has just taken a bold step in reshaping its tourism landscape. Starting March 1, 2026, Himeji Castle, one of the ...

Japanese castles are familiar to movie lovers, gamers, and anyone interested in world history. Their iconic designs and impressive appearance are a stark contrast to the castles of Europe. Matsumoto ...

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.

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