Kansai International Airport 2 hr 14
Himeji City Museum of Literature (14 min)
Interactive exhibits on Japanese novelists & Himeji Castle history in a sleek, ultramodern building. Himeji City Museum of Art (15 min)
Museum with local & international art & history collections, special exhibitions & art libraries. Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History (15 min)
Local history museum with a children's play area, virtual reality theater & Himeji Castle exhibit. Himeji Castle (15 min)
Iconic circa-1613 castle known for a white facade, plus towers, moats, passageways & cherry trees. Himeji castle Big castle tower (16 min) Himeji City Aquarium (22 min)
Small mountaintop aquarium with indoor & outdoor exhibits, plus a touch pool for children. Taiyo Park (8 min) Himeji Central Park (27 min)
Scenic drive- & walk-thru safari park with an aerial lift, along with a ferris wheel & other rides. Yumesaki River (4 min)
Cycling and river Shoshazan Engyo-ji temple (7 min)
Founded in 966, this large Buddhist temple complex sits on a mountaintop surrounded by forest. Koko-en (15 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. Tegarayama Central Park (20 min)
Big, manicured park with a memorial tower & museum, aquarium, botanical garden & sports facilities. Mt. Shosha (9 min)
At 371-m. high, accessible via a ropeway or a scenic walk & housing the ancient Engyō-ji temple. | 
