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Japan's Largest And Most Visited Castle Is An Imposing, Well-Preserved Fortress Packed With Historic Importance
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.
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Kumamoto: Japan’s Culinary Castle City
The latest damage occurred during two earthquakes in April 2016 and much of the castle, considered one of Japan’s finest ... even down to the tap water, which is derived from natural groundwater.
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Japan’s natural hot springs are running low. Overtourism is to blame
Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world ...
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For limited time, see Himeji Castle lit up, reflected in manmade pond
HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--A special event here will offer a rare chance to see a lit-up Himeji Castle reflected in a pool of water temporarily ... simulate a pond in a Japanese garden.
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Mayor eyes $30 Himeji Castle fee for foreigners, $5 for Japanese
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.