Himeji
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Himeji is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture on Japan’s Kansai region. It lies on the Harima Plain between mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, encompassing the Ieshima Islands. The city is renowned for Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Statistics
Area
534.35 km²
Population
525,682