Hyōgo Prefecture · Japan
Where to stay in Himeji
Himeji is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, home to about 528,000 people. This guide covers 2 hotels in Himeji.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 2
- Nearest airport
- UKB53 km · Kobe Airport
- Currency
- JPYyen
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Language
- Japanese
About
About Himeji
Himeji 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 km2.
Himeji's main attractions are its gorgeous castle, one of the largest wooden structures in the world, built in the late 1500s, and Mount Shoshazan, a temple with a history of over 1,000 years. Because of its picturesque old Japanese appearance, Himeji has been used for filming many Japanese and foreign movies; props from these films, including "The Last Samurai," can be found in the JR station information center. Visit Himeji is the city's official multilingual guide site.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Himeji
See
- Himeji Castle
- Kōkoen Garden
- Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History
- Himeji City Museum of Art
- Senhime Shrine
- Himeji City Zoo
- Engyō-ji Temple
- Tegarayama
- Historical Peace Center
- Japan Toy Museum
Do
- Himeji Central Park
- Taiyo Park
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Where to stay
Places to stay in Himeji
2 places to stay from the chains this guide covers, each linked to its own website.
| Place to stay |
|---|
| Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi hotel |
| Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Minami-guchi hotel |
Where to stay
Which part of Himeji to stay in
There are many hotels near the train station. Another possibility is to sleep in Kakogawa, and prolong your trip into the country side of Hyogo.
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Where to stay
More hotels in Himeji
8 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Nikko Himeji | 1990 | 1.2 km |
| ニューサンピア姫路ゆめさき | 10.4 km | |
| Comfort Hotel Himeji | 1.7 km | |
| Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji | 1.7 km | |
| Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring Dormy Inn | 1.2 km | |
| Hotel Abest Himeji | 1.7 km | |
| Hotel Monterey Himeji | 1.5 km | |
| Richmond Hotel Himeji | 1.0 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Himeji
Himeji has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; September is the wettest, with about 196 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Himeji: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kobe Airport (UKB), about 53 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kansai International Airport (KIX, 67 km) and Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 69 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
For a large number of travelers who just want to visit Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, and/or some of the city's museums, you can reach the castle by walking straight for 15-minutes down Otemae-dōri from Himeji Station. To explore the city beyond the castle vicinity, it will be difficult to accomplish on foot, so consider other options. Shinki Bus operates Sightseeing Loop Bus (¥190; one day pass \400), which makes a loop around the cultural area, starting at Himeji Station, with stops near the castle, garden, and museums.
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UKB · Kobe Airport
KIX · Kansai International Airport
ITM · Osaka Itami International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Himeji
Eat
As you exit the station facing the castle (North), the main shopping street (Miyuki dori) will be on your right and the main entertainment area on your left. Both areas have some fine restaurants. Himeji has a full selection of foods, from fast food (Western and Japanese) to gourmet dining. For breakfast there are countless coffee shops, including a Starbucks that has small waffles.
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Questions
Himeji: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Himeji?
Himeji has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; September is the wettest, with about 196 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Himeji?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kobe Airport (UKB), about 53 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kansai International Airport (KIX, 67 km) and Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 69 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Himeji?
yen (JPY).
Nearby
Destinations near Himeji
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.