Typical Nov · 15° / 7°
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Himeji

Watch a day unfold, then make them yours. Himeji's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:00 AM

Himeji Castle

1 h 30 min

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Himeji at a glance

Himeji is a city known for its 16th-century castle and a 1,000-year-old temple on Mount Shoshazan.

About Himeji

Himeji is located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The city's main attractions are Himeji Castle and Mount Shoshazan. Himeji has been used for filming Japanese and foreign movies due to its old Japanese appearance.

For visitors focusing on Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, and nearby museums, the main sights are within walking distance of Himeji Station. Other attractions are further out and require other transport.

Himeji Castle
Mount Shoshazan
Edo-period gardens
Japanese history museums

How long to stay

1 day

1+ days will allow you to see more of Hyogo.

Best time to go

Spring & autumn

Apr–Jun, Oct are the mildest.

Getting around

Many central sights are reachable on foot from Himeji Station. A Sightseeing Loop Bus connects the cultural area, including the castle, garden, and museums. City buses serve sights further from the castle, such as Engyō-ji Temple.

Himeji in a day

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around Himeji Castle

9:00 AM – 4:07 PM

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Where to stay in Himeji, by area

Every part of town at a glance: what's near, and where you'd sleep, with tonight's price.

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle4.6 · 56K
Koko-en4.5 · 6.9K
Main Keep of Himeji Castle4.7 · 1.5K

Stays near Himeji Castle

3-Star hotel

KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle - formerly Hotel Wing International Himeji

10 min walk

7.8(2.6k)

4-Star hotel

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

14 min walk

8.5(2.7k)

4-Star hotel

Hotel Monterey Himeji

17 min walk

8.7(4.9k)

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When to visit Himeji

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Spring & autumn

Best: Apr–Jun, Oct
Hottest: Aug · 30°C
Coldest: Jan · -1°C
Wettest: Jul · 231 mm

Jan: -1 to 6°C, 99 mm of rain. Feb: -1 to 7°C, 83 mm of rain. Mar: 2 to 12°C, 108 mm of rain. Apr: 7 to 17°C, 140 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. May: 12 to 22°C, 139 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jun: 16 to 25°C, 195 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jul: 22 to 29°C, 231 mm of rain. Aug: 23 to 30°C, 158 mm of rain. Sep: 19 to 26°C, 202 mm of rain. Oct: 12 to 20°C, 138 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Nov: 7 to 15°C, 93 mm of rain. Dec: 2 to 9°C, 98 mm of rain.