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

Himeji in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4233
1 night at 3-star hotel
Himeji in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4233
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Chennai and takes around 21h 50m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes 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 Chennai and takes around 21h 50m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Himeji.

Airports near Himeji

Airlines serving Himeji

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
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Where to stay in Himeji

Average rates range from around ₹ 5,376 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,256 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Himeji

Most booked hotels in Himeji

Richmond Hotel Himeji
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,670+
Hotel Monterey Himeji
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,484+
Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,405+
Hotel Wing International Himeji
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,347+
Hotel Nikko Himeji
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,216+

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 ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,507. The most frequently booked car type in Himeji is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,507. The most frequently booked car type in Himeji is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.