Geography of Himeji-jo
Geography of Himeji-jo: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Himeji-jo
Kansai International Airport is 42 mi to the south-east, Osaka is 47 mi to the east, Fushimi Inari Taisha is 62 mi to the east and Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is 62 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 34°50′21.8″N 134°41′38″E (34.8394, 134.6939)
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Summary
Himeji-jo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. Himeji-jo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the white heron castle.
The best time to visit Himeji-jo is September. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.
The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 42 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Shirahama Beach and Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Himeji-jo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 32° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 33° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 38° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 67° | 50° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 74° | 56° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 79° | 65° | 9,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 76° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 91° | 77° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 86° | 73° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 59° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 62° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 53° | 36° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Himeji-jo?
Himeji-jo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. Its coordinates are 34.8394, 134.6939. It lies in Asia.
When is the best time to visit Himeji-jo?
September offer the most comfortable conditions in Himeji-jo, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Himeji-jo?
The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 42 mi away and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 291 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Himeji-jo?
Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji and Mount Fuji.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
