Soaring into the sky, Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture is a stunning relic of Japan’s rich feudal past. Designated a national treasure and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, it boasts a towering ...

Himeji Castle is the largest and arguably the most impressive of Japan’s 12 remaining castles dating from the Edo period (1603–1868) or earlier that retain their central towers. The complex was ...

While traveling through Japan in May, I stumbled upon the annual Himeji Castle Festival. One of the city’s significant events is a multi-day celebration of the samurai heritage and culture here. Even ...

Japanese castles are familiar to movie lovers, gamers, and anyone interested in world history. Their iconic designs and impressive appearance are a stark contrast to the castles of Europe. Matsumoto ...

The Himeji municipal government said Friday that it will raise the admission fee for its castle — a UNESCO World Heritage site — for people from outside the city. The city will now charge visitors who ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--The inner sanctum of historic Himeji Castle, normally off-limits to visitors, is being thrown open to the public for limited viewing until Sept. 24. Five of the areas at the ...

The set accurately showcases the castle's iconic white walls linked by a watchtower and an elemental interior structure hinting at wooden floors and pillars, encapsulating the charm of the historic ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo -- The west small keep of Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site in this western Japan city, opened to the public for the first time ever on Feb. 1 for a limited time only. According to ...

A GSDF ranger stands on the roof of Himeji Castle during a dusting operation in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on the morning of Dec. 14, 2023. (Mainichi/Nobuya Muramoto) HIMEJI, Hyogo -- Members of ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Hilltop Himeji Castle, the city’s pride and a World Cultural Heritage site, will be twinned with Schonbrunn Palace in Austria, city officials announced. The Vienna tie-up ...

Himeji Castle, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is widely considered Japan’s most beautiful samurai stronghold. While many of Japan’s current castles are modern reconstructions, Himeji has been standing ...

It has been quite some time since master builders have seen a new LEGO Architecture set. Well, a new one has arrived as collectors and adventures can bring home the majestic beauty of Japan with this ...