Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers.

Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts the tallest, extant main keep in Japan. The elegant main keep and the sub-keeps are connected by corridors, forming a sturdy defense.

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.

Conwy Castle and Himeji Castle are both Unesco World Heritage Sites and on 6 July a ceremony will be held in Conwy. The twinning is due to North Wales Tourism forging close links with the Japanese ...

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 ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the planned admission fee hike for Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture. Question: By how much will the admission fee for ...