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.
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.
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 is the only carrier operating train routes to 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.
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.