Himeji Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Himeji

Himeji's main attractions are its gorgeous castle, one of the largest wooden structures in the world, built in the late 1500s, and Mount Shoshazan, a temple with a history of over 1,000 years. Because of its picturesque old Japanese appearance, Himeji has been used for filming many Japanese and foreign movies; props from these films, including "The Last Samurai," can be found in the JR station information center. Visit Himejiis the city's official multilingual guide site.

Top Attractions in Himeji

Explore the best things to see and do in Himeji:

• ★Engyō-ji Temple
• ★Himeji Castle
• ★Himeji Central Park
• ★Himeji City Museum of Art
• ★Himeji City Zoo
• ★Historical Peace Center
• ★Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History
• ★Japan Toy Museum

Where to Eat in Himeji

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Koba and More
• 🍴McDonald's
• 🍴Sakura-saku

Where to Stay in Himeji

• 🏨Engakudou Guesthouse Hostel
• 🏨Himeji 588 Guesthouse Hostel
• 🏨Hotel Nikko Himeji
• 🏨Toyoko Inn

Himeji Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: