Himeji Castle in Assassin's Creed Shadows is in Harima and though it's filled with enemies, there's a legendary loot chest just waiting to be found, plus a substantial XP boost for completing it ...

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.

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Himeji Castle is undoubtedly one of the best preserved feudal era castles in Japan, but visitors rarely get the opportunity to explore the entire medieval complex.

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 ...

Himeji Castle is both a World Heritage Site and a Japanese National Treasure. The castle's towering chalk-white main keep has been known to dazzle. The white lime plastering of both the outer ...

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 ...

A light-up event commemorated the 30th anniversary of the registration of Himeji Castle, a National Treasure of Japan, as a World Cultural Heritage Site. On the 800-meter road connecting the ...

In western Japan, Himeji Castle is preparing to implement a dual-rate admission policy. Starting in March 2026, local residents will continue paying 1,000 yen for entry, while visitors from ...

A young samurai dares to approach a castle mistress as he searches for an escaped falcon, a crime punishable by death, but escapes with his life. He is forced to return to the castle by the dying ...