American tourist Steve Hayes was arrested on Wednesday ‘on suspicion of damaging property’ at the Meiji Jingu shrine ...

There has been an unprecedented boom in the popularity of Japanese castles. According to the Japan Castle Foundation, which ...

Most iconic: gazing upon Mount Fuji or the impressive Himeji Castle during the world-famous cherry blossom season. Inhale heady aromas all along the way, especially during a fragrance workshop in ...

At the urging of the city assembly and other local entities to proceed with caution, the mayor has since revised his initial plan and is considering keeping the current admission of 1,000 yen ($6.50) ...

Enjoy a two-day road trip through the colorful autumn scenery of Hyogo Prefecture, exploring its tourist attractions to the ...

Here are some ideas if you're willing to shuffle your schedule a bit. For example, less time in Tokyo. Himeji Castle. World cultural heritage site. Best original one. Don't overlook Nijo Castle in ...

This hilltop Japanese castle complex of early 17th-century consists of 83 buildings and a maze-like floor plan to confuse enemies. Interestingly, the tiles of the roof had images of Onigawaras, which ...

To avoid the crowds, visit early in the morning. The castle grounds are vast, so allocate enough time to explore thoroughly. Photo Credit: Shutterstock. Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle ...

Travellers visiting a popular tourist hotspot in Japan could soon be charged up to six times more than local visitors, officials say. Some 252,900 Australians travelled to Japan between January and ...

On the other hand, patience is a virtue since this tricky assembly needs maximum detail. Build a feudal Japanese castle with the LEGO Architecture Himeji Castle set. This great creation invites ...

If plans to rebuild the main tower in wood are realized, it will become an even more amazing place. Himeji Castle, Himeji, Hyogo Pref. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site. No other Japanese castle ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--The Lego Group is paying homage to wondrous Himeji Castle here with a special Adult Lego set to mark the 30th anniversary of its registration as a World Cultural ...