Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Himeji travel guide

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With a population of 481,493, Himeji is a must-see destination in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Himeji to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Himeji

Himeji in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4404
1 night at 3-star hotel
Himeji in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4404
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 New Delhi and takes around 12h 05m.

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 BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

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 New Delhi and takes around 12h 05m.

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 BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Himeji

TKSTokushima
OKJOkayama

Airlines serving Himeji

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Himeji

Average rates range from around ₹ 6,919 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 26,102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Himeji

Most booked hotels in Himeji

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Hotel Monterey Himeji
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,642+
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Richmond Hotel Himeji
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,876+
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Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,148+
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Hotel Wing International Himeji
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 4,088+
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Hotel Nikko Himeji
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 7,212+
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Hiring a car in Himeji

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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