HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--The inner sanctum of historic Himeji Castle, normally off-limits to visitors, is being thrown open to the public for limited viewing until Sept. 24. Five of the areas at the ...

Himeji Castle is the largest and arguably the most impressive of Japan’s 12 remaining castles dating from the Edo period (1603–1868) or earlier that retain their central towers. The complex was ...

Soaring into the sky, Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture is a stunning relic of Japan’s rich feudal past. Designated a national treasure and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, it boasts a towering ...

Japanese castles are familiar to movie lovers, gamers, and anyone interested in world history. Their iconic designs and impressive appearance are a stark contrast to the castles of Europe. Matsumoto ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo — The Wagasa Genso Hana Akari, an event combining evening cherry-blossom viewing, traditional oilpaper wagasa umbrellas and projection mapping, is being held at the World Heritage site ...

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-up ...

Members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces have cleaned up Himeji Castle, a World Cultural Heritage site in western Japan, as a ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo -- Why hold a normal garden party this spring when you can have a reception with one of Japan's most beautiful castles as the backdrop? Starting this May, the Himeji Municipal Government ...

Widely considered the most spectacular castle in Japan and one of the nation's top tourist spots, Himeji-jo is about to completely disappear. Fortunately, the castle will not be gone forever, although ...

Himeji Castle, one of Japan’s greatest historic sights, has just reopened following a five-year restoration. Michael Booth is the first foreigner to peek inside Imagine a pair of gigantic chopsticks ...