Himeji

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Himeji

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

Location