Himeji

Japan · Hyogo

Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in Himeji, a city in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 structures with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. The castle is frequently known as Hakuro-jo or Shirasagi-jo because of its brilliant white exterior and supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+9 · 15 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Hyogo

Main language

Japanese

On the map

34.82° N, 134.69° E

Near Himeji

• Kobe · 49 km away
• Naruto · 72 km away
• Okayama · 72 km away
• Izumisano · 74 km away
• Osaka · 76 km away
• Takamatsu · 79 km away

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Where to stay

Whole House Himeji - Vacation STAY 16009v

10/10 · 2 reviews

ホテル継kei男塾ホテルグループ

9.7/10 · 26 reviews

Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel

9.6/10 · 22 reviews

UTAKATA HOTEL HIMEJI

9.5/10 · 36 reviews

SOUQ Renovated Townhouse in Himeji Quiet Market District

9.3/10 · 19 reviews

Besso姫路

9.1/10 · 53 reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

9/10 · 3422 reviews

Hotel Monterey Himeji

9/10 · 175 reviews

Kimono Inn Utakata - Hostel

9/10 · 11 reviews

Hotel Ohirune Racco Himeji Royal (Adult Only)

9/10 · 1 reviews