Himeji Castle Entrance Fee to Rise to ¥2,500 for Non-Locals; Increased Charge, More than Double Current Level, Will Fund Restoration Work

HIMEJI, Hyogo — The city government of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, plans to raise the admission fee to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the current ¥1,000 to ¥2,500 for adults who are not residents of the city, starting on March 1 next year, the municipality said Friday.