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Himeji
Core city in Kansai, Japan

Himeji

Himeji is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan.

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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. The total area of the city is 534.35 square kilometres (206.31 sq mi).

Get in

Getting to Himeji

Kansai International Airport (KIX IATA is 126 km southeast of Himeji and is the closest major international airport. Airport Limousine Buses operate every 1-2 hours between the airport and Himeji station (2 hr 20 min, ¥3300 one-way/¥5150 round-trip). More expensive, but free for users of the Japan Rail Pass, is to take the JR Haruka limited express to Shin-Osaka and transfer to the shinkansen (1 hr 45 min, ¥5020).

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    Himeji

    Himeji is served by a few overnight buses from Tokyo.

Do

Things to do

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    Himeji Central Park
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    Taiyo Park
Eat

Where to 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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