Kansai International Airport 2 hr 2
Himeji City Museum of Literature (21 min)
Interactive exhibits on Japanese novelists & Himeji Castle history in a sleek, ultramodern building. Himeji City Aquarium (15 min)
Small mountaintop aquarium with indoor & outdoor exhibits, plus a touch pool for children. Mt. Shosha (38 min)
At 371-m. high, accessible via a ropeway or a scenic walk & housing the ancient Engyō-ji temple. Koko-en (20 min)
Traditional Japanese gardens laid out in 9 themed sections, with water features & a tranquil vibe. Himeji City Zoo (18 min)
Enduring city zoo & small amusement park offering classic rides in a compact space. Himeji City Museum of Art (19 min)
Museum with local & international art & history collections, special exhibitions & art libraries. 的形海水浴場 (16 min) Shoshazan Engyo-ji temple (36 min)
Founded in 966, this large Buddhist temple complex sits on a mountaintop surrounded by forest. Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History (20 min)
Local history museum with a children's play area, virtual reality theater & Himeji Castle exhibit. Himeji Central Park (29 min)
Scenic drive- & walk-thru safari park with an aerial lift, along with a ferris wheel & other rides. Himeji Tegarayama Botanical Garden (15 min)
Domed greenhouse in Tegarayama Central Park enclosing a botanical garden with cacti & other plants. Tegarayama Central Park (14 min)
Big, manicured park with a memorial tower & museum, aquarium, botanical garden & sports facilities. Himeji Castle (18 min)
Iconic circa-1613 castle known for a white facade, plus towers, moats, passageways & cherry trees. Taiyo Park (27 min) | 
