Himeji Castle raises admission fee for foreign visitors amid revenue concerns
Japan increased Himeji Castle's admission fee to 2,500 yen for foreign visitors on March 1, while locals enjoy a discounted rate of 1,000 yen. In March, admissions dropped 17%, as complaints arose primarily from visitors outside Himeji. The castle aims to raise overseas visitor numbers to 1.2 million annually, with growing concerns about overtourism.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 02:20 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 02:40 UTC
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