According to city officials, the entrance fee for city residents ... higher entry fees would apply only to foreign tourists. “Himeji Castle is the only World Cultural Heritage site where ...

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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 ...

This would make it the highest fee in Japan for entering a castle keep. However, Himeji residents will have their fee maintained at around 1,000 yen, and entrance will be free for those under 18.

Currently, the entrance fee to the castle, a World Cultural Heritage site, is 1,000 yen ($6.35) for all people aged 18 or older. “Himeji Castle is the only World Cultural Heritage site where ...

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.

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 ...