“Himeji Castle is the only World Cultural Heritage ... Himeji will start discussing the plan with the Agency for Cultural Affairs in autumn. If the agency accepts the plan, the city assembly ...

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, Hyogo -- A ticket to the famously postcard-perfect Himeji Castle will cost more than double the current rate for anyone from outside this western Japan city beginning in March 2026 ...