The government of the city in Hyogo Prefecture, which currently charges a uniform Himeji Castle entrance fee of ¥1,000 ... as White Heron Castle, one of Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Out-of-towners and overseas visitors to Himeji Castle will be charged more than double what residents here pay to visit the World Heritage site from next year.

Himeji Castle, one of Japan's first four UNESCO World Heritage sites, is pictured in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in 2023. (Mainichi/Nobuya Muramoto) HIMEJI, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture—Himeji ... that is six times higher than the price for Japanese visitors. Currently, the entrance fee to the castle, a World Cultural Heritage site, is 1,000 yen ...

This would make it the highest fee in Japan for entering a castle keep. However, Himeji residents will have their fee maintained at around 1,000 yen, and entrance will be free for those under 18.

Some visitors to one of west Japan's most-loved tourist attractions will soon have to dig a little deeper for their tickets when Himeji Castle raises its entrance charge. Himeji City officials say ...

Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts the tallest, extant main keep in Japan. The elegant main keep and the sub-keeps are connected by corridors, forming a sturdy defense.

Himeji Castle is not only Japan’s most famous castle ... and enquire at the entrance, or prebook a private tour of Himeji ...

Because I know that I was incredibly fortunate to actually visit Himeji Castle, given that many people likely won’t make it all the way to Japan. But if anything, it’s why I love that we have ...

Japan is filled with beautiful castles from the towering majesty of Osaka Castle to the eye-catching white walls of Himeji. Naturally, Assassin's Creed Shadows incorporates those scenic castles ...