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Himeji is a city in Hyogo Prefecture, famous for its magnificent Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site. Learn about the city's attractions, history, culture, and how to get there from Osaka or Kyoto.
- Kokoen Garden
Kokoen (好古園, Kōkoen) is a relatively recently constructed...
- Get There & Around
Tokyo and Himeji are connected with each other by the JR...
- Mount Shosha
Mount Shosha (書写山, Shoshazan) is the site of Engyoji (円教寺,...
- Kokoen Garden
Himeji (姫路市, Himeji-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 1 June 2022, the city had an estimated population of 525,682 in 227,099 households and a population density of 980 persons per km 2. [1] . The total area of the city is 534.35 square kilometres (206.31 sq mi). [1] Geography.
Himeji is a historical city in Western Japan, famous for its castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its culture, food, events, and nearby islands with Japan Travel's tips and reviews.
Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō), also known as White Heron Castle (Shirasagijo) due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered Japan's most spectacular castle for its imposing size and beauty and its well preserved, complex castle grounds.
Things to Do in Himeji, Japan: See Tripadvisor's 23,495 traveler reviews and photos of Himeji tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Himeji. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
The Official Himeji City Sightseeing Guide. Find tourism information on the castle and all the sights, and more exciting things to do and see. No matter what your interest, come find it in Himeji.
Learn about the 600-year-old history and architecture of Himeji Castle, also known as the White Heron Castle. See the cherry blossoms, the six-story main keep, the Kokoen Garden and the inner moat.
