Himeji

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Himeji

Japan · Castle city

Himeji is a historic Japanese city anchored by its white five-story castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the country's finest original feudal structures. The castle sits at the center of a compact, walkable town that includes 52 hotels, from modern business properties to more characterful stays.

Known for: History · Architecture · Culture

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1:15 AM local time (UTC+9)

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Featured hotels

Hotel CASA VICO

3.5

2－1御崎 Ako

(14 reviews)

Hotel Fosse Himeji

5.0

54 Juunisyomaecho, Himeji-shi, Hyogo Himeji Station

(10 reviews)

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

4.0

Ekimaecho 353 Himeji Station

(1,421 reviews)

Richmond Hotel Himeji

3.0

2 Chome-7番地 Nounencho Himeji Station

(1,280 reviews)

Hotel Monterey Himeji

4.0

60 Ekimaecho Himeji Station

(2,775 reviews)

Ginpaso

4.0

2-8 Misaki

(1,813 reviews)

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

3.0

Toyozawacho 160-2 Himeji Station

(1,551 reviews)

Setre Highlandvilla Himeji

4.0

224-26 Hiromineyama

(303 reviews)

Kamenoi Hotel Ako

4.0

883-1 Misaki Ako

(1,415 reviews)

Comfort Hotel Himeji

3.0

1 Chome-50-3 Hojoguchi Himeji Station

(1,066 reviews)

Toyoko Inn Himeji-Eki Shinkansen Kita-Guchi

3.0

52-2 Nishiekimaecho

(781 reviews)

Hotel Nikko Himeji

4.0

100番 Minamiekimaecho Himeji Station

(2,734 reviews)

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Hotel tips for you

Station and Castle: Many hotels in Himeji sit within a short walk of the station, about 15 minutes on foot from the castle.
Breakfast Buffets: Guests often praise the breakfast buffets, and some are served with castle views from upper floors.
Parking Costs: Parking at Himeji hotels is usually paid, and nearby coin lots often cost less.
Coastal Stays: Some hotels and ryokan along the coast outside central Himeji offer ocean views and onsen baths but need a longer trip in.

Top viewpoints

Himeji Castle

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(60,532 reviews)

Koko-en Garden

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(7,264 reviews)

Himeji Central Park

Kodani-1434 Toyotomicho, Himeji, Hyogo 679-2121, Japan

(5,754 reviews)

Engyōji

2968 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2201, Japan

(3,808 reviews)

Himeji City Aquarium

４４０ Nishinobusue, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0971, Japan

(2,160 reviews)

Ōtemae Park

68番地24-1, Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(2,010 reviews)

Main Keep of Himeji Castle

６８番地 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(1,569 reviews)

Himeji Park

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(1,019 reviews)

Himeji City Science Museum

1470-15 Aoyama, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2222, Japan

(944 reviews)

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(831 reviews)

Sannomaru Square

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(763 reviews)

Himeji City Museum of Literature

８４ Yamanoicho, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0021, Japan

(653 reviews)

Top viewpoints

When to visit

October

23° / 14°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

November

17° / 7°

5 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

11° / 1°

6 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryColdest month

9° / -1°

5 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

February

9° / -1°

7 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

March

14° / 3°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

19° / 8°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

22° / 13°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

June

26° / 18°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

July

30° / 23°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

AugustWarmest month

32° / 24°

18 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

September

29° / 22°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

When to visit

Things to do

Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

(269 reviews)

From $107

Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

(71 reviews)

From $107

2.5 Hour Private History and Culture Tour in Himeji Castle

2h 30m

(221 reviews)

From $181

Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha

4 hr

(106 reviews)

From $68

Himeji Castle Tour

2h 30m

(2 reviews)

From $58

A Tour to Visit Himeji's Popular Destinations in a day!

7h 30m

(33 reviews)

From $142

Explore Himeji Castle a Guided Walking Tour

(19 reviews)

From $97

Himeji Castle tour with a Local University Student Guide

3 hr

(28 reviews)

From $64

Himeji Castle: 2Hour Premium World Heritage & Samurai Tour

2 hr

(7 reviews)

From $58

Naoshima Art Island Hassle-free Luxury Tour from Kyoto

(16 reviews)

From $331

Himeji 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

8 hr

From $323

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in 1 Day by Car with Licensed Guide

8 hr

(16 reviews)

From $479

Things to do

Ready-to-go itineraries

2-Day Himeji Highlights

2 days

Weekend in Himeji

3 days

5-Day Himeji Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Himeji

Where should I stay in Himeji?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Himeji:

Hotel CASA VICO★ 4.9 · 14 reviews
Hotel Fosse Himeji★ 4.9 · 10 reviews
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji★ 4.4 · 1,421 reviews
Richmond Hotel Himeji★ 4.4 · 1,280 reviews
Hotel Monterey Himeji★ 4.3 · 2,775 reviews
Ginpaso★ 4.3 · 1,813 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Himeji?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Himeji:

Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide★ 4.9 · 269 reviews · From $107
Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide★ 5.0 · 71 reviews · From $107
2.5 Hour Private History and Culture Tour in Himeji Castle★ 5.0 · 221 reviews · From $181
Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha★ 5.0 · 106 reviews · From $68
Himeji Castle Tour

What day trips can I take from Himeji?

Full-day trips that start in Himeji:

A Tour to Visit Himeji's Popular Destinations in a day!★ 5.0 · 33 reviews · 7h 30m · From $142
Himeji 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle8 hr · From $323
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in 1 Day by Car with Licensed Guide★ 4.9 · 16 reviews · 8 hr · From $479
Himeji: Private Guided Tour of Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple★ 5.0 · 2 reviews · 7h 30m · From $215
Himeji Private Customizable Full Day Tour

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Top viewpoints

Himeji Castle

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(60,532 reviews)

Koko-en Garden

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(7,264 reviews)

Himeji Central Park

Kodani-1434 Toyotomicho, Himeji, Hyogo 679-2121, Japan

(5,754 reviews)

Engyōji

2968 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2201, Japan

(3,808 reviews)

Himeji City Aquarium

４４０ Nishinobusue, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0971, Japan

(2,160 reviews)

Ōtemae Park

68番地24-1, Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(2,010 reviews)

Main Keep of Himeji Castle

６８番地 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(1,569 reviews)

Himeji Park

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(1,019 reviews)

Himeji City Science Museum

1470-15 Aoyama, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2222, Japan

(944 reviews)

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(831 reviews)

Sannomaru Square

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

(763 reviews)

Himeji City Museum of Literature

８４ Yamanoicho, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0021, Japan

(653 reviews)

Things to do

Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

(269 reviews)

From $107

Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

(71 reviews)

From $107

2.5 Hour Private History and Culture Tour in Himeji Castle

2h 30m

(221 reviews)

From $181

Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha

4 hr

(106 reviews)

From $68

Himeji Castle Tour

2h 30m

(2 reviews)

From $58

A Tour to Visit Himeji's Popular Destinations in a day!

7h 30m

(33 reviews)

From $142

Explore Himeji Castle a Guided Walking Tour

(19 reviews)

From $97

Himeji Castle tour with a Local University Student Guide

3 hr

(28 reviews)

From $64

Himeji Castle: 2Hour Premium World Heritage & Samurai Tour

2 hr

(7 reviews)

From $58

Naoshima Art Island Hassle-free Luxury Tour from Kyoto

(16 reviews)

From $331

Himeji 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

8 hr

From $323

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in 1 Day by Car with Licensed Guide

8 hr

(16 reviews)

From $479

Frequently asked questions about Himeji

Where should I stay in Himeji?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Himeji:

Hotel CASA VICO★ 4.9 · 14 reviews
Hotel Fosse Himeji★ 4.9 · 10 reviews
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji★ 4.4 · 1,421 reviews
Richmond Hotel Himeji★ 4.4 · 1,280 reviews
Hotel Monterey Himeji★ 4.3 · 2,775 reviews
Ginpaso★ 4.3 · 1,813 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Himeji?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Himeji:

Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide★ 4.9 · 269 reviews · From $107
Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide★ 5.0 · 71 reviews · From $107
2.5 Hour Private History and Culture Tour in Himeji Castle★ 5.0 · 221 reviews · From $181
Himeji Castle Easy Bike Tour: Samurai History, Garden & Matcha★ 5.0 · 106 reviews · From $68
Himeji Castle Tour

What day trips can I take from Himeji?

Full-day trips that start in Himeji:

A Tour to Visit Himeji's Popular Destinations in a day!★ 5.0 · 33 reviews · 7h 30m · From $142
Himeji 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle8 hr · From $323
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in 1 Day by Car with Licensed Guide★ 4.9 · 16 reviews · 8 hr · From $479
Himeji: Private Guided Tour of Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple★ 5.0 · 2 reviews · 7h 30m · From $215
Himeji Private Customizable Full Day Tour

★ 4.5 · 2 reviews · From $58

★ 5.0 · 1 reviews · 8 hr · From $288

16°/ 16°

Clear sky

1:15 AM local time (UTC+9)

Check weather

When to visit

October

23° / 14°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

November

17° / 7°

5 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

11° / 1°

6 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryColdest month

9° / -1°

5 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

February

9° / -1°

7 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

March

14° / 3°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

19° / 8°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

22° / 13°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

June

26° / 18°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

July

30° / 23°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

AugustWarmest month

32° / 24°

18 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

September

29° / 22°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild