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 ...

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 ...

A DIRT-CHEAP Japanese castle, which features its own restaurant and elevator, has been listed for sale with a catch. The ...

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

The city government of Kyoto raised its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations from Sunday, ...

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

Under the new dual pricing system effective March 1, Himeji Castle is now the most expensive castle to visit in Japan ...

Japan's c onservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed tougher measures on immigration, but a video circulating online ...

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 ...

WHEN you picture Japan, what comes to mind? Ultra-modern cities drenched in neon lights? Steam rising from a bowl of soul-warming ramen? Please provide a valid email ...

Maybe it’s the stillness of a Zen garden, or the striking silhouette of a Japanese castle. Perhaps it’s Sashimi hand-crafted with the freshest of fish. You may think that experiencing all of the above ...

The feudal-style castle benefits from being close to airports and a popular ski resort.