In 1333, Akamatsu Norimura, a guardian of Harima province, built a fort to protect the western side of Kyoto, and in 1346, his son rebuilt the first structure of what would become Himeji Castle.

With initial construction beginning in 1333, Himeji Castle saw many generations of ... after such a special experience in Kyoto, the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows can’t come fast enough.

Quite simply, Himeji is home to the most famous and beautiful castle in Japan, making it one of the top places to visit between Kyoto and Hiroshima. Nicknamed White Heron Castle because its ...

KYOTO--Despite growing opposition to overtourism ... His comments come in response to the ongoing debate surrounding Himeji Castle's proposal to differentiate entrance fees based on nationality.

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 ...

Thinking back to my Shadows demo, I have to give a lot of praise to the designers for effectively using so much of the real estate afforded by Himeji Castle. Thanks to the game’s less ‘hand-holdy’ ...