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Himeji Castle to See Steep Price Hike From March 1st: Out-of-Town Visitors to Pay 2,500 Yen, the Highest in Japan (Kyodo News)

On March 1, the entrance fee for Himeji Castle (Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture), a World Heritage Site, will increase from 1,000 yen to 2,500 yen for visitors from outside the city who are 18 years of age or older. According to Himeji City, this is the highest price in Japan for climbing the castle tower. The city is asking for understanding, saying that the price increase is unavoidable in order to secure funds for the castle's maintenance and m…
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On March 1, the entrance fee for Himeji Castle (Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture), a World Heritage Site, will increase from 1,000 yen to 2,500 yen for visitors from outside the city who are 18 years of age or older. According to Himeji City, this is the highest price in Japan for climbing the castle tower. The city is asking for understanding, saying that the price increase is unavoidable in order to secure funds for the castle's maintenance and m…

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熊本日日新聞社 broke the news in on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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