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.

Visitors will begin facing the fee from this summer, as officials look to protect the UNESCO-designated environment amid a ...

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 City officials say people from outside ... The move is part of measures to prevent over-tourism and preserve the mountain's natural beauty. Tensions surround new tourism rules for Iriomote ...