Himeji Shi
Himeji is a city near the western edge of the Kansai region of Japan, which has a World Heritage castle.- …has about 544,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 110 metres (360 feet)
- …is also known as “Himeji”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Engyō Temple and Mt. Shosha.
Engyō Temple
Engyō-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yumesaki and Fukusaki.
Yumesaki
Suburb
Yumesaki was a town located in Shikama District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Yumesaki is situated 8 km north of Himeji Shi.
Fukusaki
Town
Fukusaki is a town in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Fukusaki is situated 10 km northeast of Himeji Shi.
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Latitude
34.9013° or 34° 54′ 5″ north
Longitude
134.6632° or 134° 39′ 47″ east
Open location code
8Q6PWM27+G7
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Himeji Shi” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “ひめじし”
- Japanese: “ヒメジシ”
- Japanese: “姫路”
- Japanese: “姫路市”
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