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

Himeji travel guide

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You're Going to Love Himeji

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Himeji has to offer.

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When to visit Himeji

Himeji in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4564
1 night at 3-star hotel
Himeji in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4564
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 15h 10m.

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 Yesaway and HM Rent a Car, 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 Chennai and takes around 15h 10m.

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 Yesaway and HM Rent a Car, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Himeji

TKSTokushima
OKJOkayama

Airlines serving Himeji

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,390 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in Himeji

Average rates range from around ₹ 6,279 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,175 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Himeji

Most booked hotels in Himeji

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Richmond Hotel Himeji
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,840+
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Hotel Nikko Himeji
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,124+
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Koko Hotel Himeji Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,847+
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Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,030+
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Hotel Livemax Himeji Ekimae
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 1,708+
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Hiring a car in Himeji

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

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