THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
June 18, 2024 at 14:18 JST
Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto talks about raising entrance fees at Himeji Castle on June 16 in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. (Takashi Miyazawa)
HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture—Himeji Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto said he is considering charging foreign tourists a fee to enter Himeji Castle that is six times higher than the price for Japanese visitors. [Read More]
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