Himeji travel guide
Himeji Tourism | Himeji Guide
You're Going to Love Himeji
With a population of 481 493, Himeji is a must-see destination in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Himeji to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Himeji
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Himeji in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 199 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Himeji, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.
How to Get to Himeji
Plane
Although Himeji doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Osaka All airports (OSA), which is located 75 km from Himeji. The shortest flight to Himeji from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h.
Train
Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Himeji.
Car
Another option to get to Himeji is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 75 km from Himeji. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Times, among others, in Osaka.
Airlines serving Himeji
Where to stay in Himeji
Average rates range from around ₹ 5,161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 22,371 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Himeji
Most booked hotels in Himeji
Hiring a car in Himeji
Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Himeji (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Himeji, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.