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

Himeji-jo is the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture, comprising 83 buildings with highly developed systems of defence and ingenious protection devices dating ...

But for those fascinated by Japan's feudal past, the country's castles are a must-see, and its largest, Himeji Castle, costs just 1,000 yen (under $7) to visit. Looming from atop a hill in Himeji, ...

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.

In the Assassin's Creed Shadows, you can find the renga master in Himeji south of Himeji Castle. Their exact location is north-west of the Brewery and Himeji Guild Storage. We've marked this area ...

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.

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 ...

“We want visitors to buy them before taking the Shinkansen train,” he said. Himeji is famed for its hilltop castle, which is designated by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.