Himeji Castle: Day Trip from Osaka (75 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Himeji Castle is a castle in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 75 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 姫路城 |
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyōguchi Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 75 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 98 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 203 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1609 |
| Designations | World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan, Special Historic Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 20,700 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.83944, 134.69361 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.himejicastle.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyōguchi Station, about 1.2 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (姫路城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Himeji Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Himeji Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Himeji City Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Himeji City Zoo – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.