Himeji (姫路市; -shi) is a city located in Hyogo, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 480,404 and the density of 1,742.55 persons per km². The total area is 275.69 km².
The well-known Himeji castle is located here.
The city was founded on April 1, 1889.
External Links Official website in Japanese