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Himeji Castle
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Himeji
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
About Himeji
Himeji is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Shirahamachō-usazakiminami, 3km from Himeji Castle.
Himeji is in Hyōgo, Japan, with about 530,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Shirahamachō-usazakiminami, about 4 km away.
Himeji (姫路市, Himeji-shi; pronounced [çi(ꜜ)meʑi, çimeʑiꜜɕi]) 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. The total area of the city is 534.35 squareRead more
kilometres (206.31 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Himeji?
Within an hour or so of Himeji: Himeji Castle (3 km), Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (37 km), Okayama International Circuit (45 km), Takeda Castle Ruins (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Himeji?
The nearest famous roads are Uradome Coast, Philosopher's Path and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Himeji?
Himeji is in Hyōgo, Japan, about 4 km from Shirahamachō-usazakiminami.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 530,495
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Hyōgo
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.8167, 134.7000
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Himeji
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
37 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
Okayama International Circuit
A compact hillside circuit in western Japan that hosted two Formula 1 Pacific Grand Prix races in 1994 and 1995.
45 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
Takeda Castle Ruins
Stone ramparts along a 350 m ridge, often called the Castle in the Sky when autumn morning fog pools in the Maruyama valley beneath. Only the foundations remain, but the walls run the full crest.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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