HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture—The Himeji municipal government has devised a plan to charge nonresidents of the city double or triple the usual cost to enter Himeji Castle starting in spring 2026.

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Out-of-towners and overseas visitors to Himeji Castle will be charged more ... City authorities plan to slap non-residents with a 2,500 yen ($16.40) entrance fee from ...

The castle property, situated on a hill summit in the central part of the Harima ... and according to the 1964 City Ordinance for the Management of Himeji-jo, the 1986 Management Plan for the ...

A: It costs money to preserve Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site praised ... the city has begun exploring premium plans that include accommodation and dining packages. Whether the castle site ...

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 ...