Himeji Castle 姫路城
Himeji, Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Himeji Castle is a Japanese castle and hirayamajiro located in Himeji, Japan, with an inception year of 1346. It holds UNESCO World Heritage designation as well as status as a National Treasure of Japan and Historic Site of Japan. The site is part of the three great castles and 100 Fine Castles of Japan.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 28 °C to 29 °C and lows of 23 °C to 24 °C, while January and February are the coldest, with highs of 8 °C to 9 °C and lows of 3 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with monthly precipitation ranging from 48 mm in January and December to 184 mm in June. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, located 54 km away, and the site is 463 km from Tokyo. Operating hours are from 09:00 to 16:00 between September 1 and April 26, and from 09:00 to 17:00 between April 27 and August 31. An admission fee applies, and wheelchair access is not available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 184 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 64 | 107 | 117 | 160 | 184 | 178 | 105 | 166 | 108 | 71 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
