Kansai International Airport 2 hr 6
Himeji Castle (14 min)
Iconic circa-1613 castle known for a white facade, plus towers, moats, passageways & cherry trees. Koko-en (13 min)
Traditional Japanese gardens laid out in 9 themed sections, with water features & a tranquil vibe. Himeji City Zoo (15 min)
Enduring city zoo & small amusement park offering classic rides in a compact space. Himeji castle Big castle tower (17 min) Mt. Shosha (16 min)
At 371-m. high, accessible via a ropeway or a scenic walk & housing the ancient Engyō-ji temple. Tegarayama Central Park (12 min)
Big, manicured park with a memorial tower & museum, aquarium, botanical garden & sports facilities. Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History (17 min)
Local history museum with a children's play area, virtual reality theater & Himeji Castle exhibit. Himeji City Museum of Literature (14 min)
Interactive exhibits on Japanese novelists & Himeji Castle history in a sleek, ultramodern building. Himeji Tegarayama Botanical Garden (15 min)
Domed greenhouse in Tegarayama Central Park enclosing a botanical garden with cacti & other plants. Himeji City Aquarium (16 min)
Small mountaintop aquarium with indoor & outdoor exhibits, plus a touch pool for children. Himeji Central Park (31 min)
Scenic drive- & walk-thru safari park with an aerial lift, along with a ferris wheel & other rides. Himeji City Museum of Art (17 min)
Museum with local & international art & history collections, special exhibitions & art libraries. Shoshazan Engyo-ji temple (14 min)
Founded in 966, this large Buddhist temple complex sits on a mountaintop surrounded by forest. Taiyo Park (12 min) | 
