Himeji Castle is one of Japan's most iconic landmarks, but it isn't the easiest destination to thoroughly explore in Assassin ...

A trip to Japan wouldn't be complete without visiting the country's medieval castles, and the most-visited one is a sturdy historic keep outside of Tokyo.

and stone walls have fully retained their original composition and condition dating back to the early 17th century, although some of the buildings of Himeji-jo were lost in the process of historical ...

The Himeji Castle Samurai Daishos are key assassination targets in Assassin's Creed Shadows, and each is placed strategically throughout the fortress.

But for visitors to Himeji, the price will two or three times that price. The city decided to renew the entry fee system to the castle to secure funds for preserving the stone walls and other ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Out-of-towners and overseas visitors to Himeji Castle will be charged more ... in the future to reinforce the stone walls to withstand a major earthquake and restore ...

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 with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.

Known as the “White Egret” for its white walls, Himeji Castle, constructed in 1333 near Kobe, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan’s finest surviving castles. Its haunting ...