It is a masterpiece of construction in wood, combining function with aesthetic appeal ... the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture. It is located in Himeji City, ...

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.

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, 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.

See an incredible historic site from home Lego Architecture brings you Himeji Castle, one of the most often visited and renowned places in Japan. For a more aesthetic appearance, Lego Architecture ...