Himeji, Hyōgo

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Himeji (Japanese: 姫路市) is a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is on the island of Honshū. The city is well known for its landmark, Himeji Castle. It has been recognized as a core city since 1996.[1]

姫路市
Himeji montage2.jpg
Flag of Himeji
Official seal of Himeji
Location of Himeji in Hyōgo Prefecture
Location of Himeji in Hyōgo Prefecture
Coordinates: 34°49′N 134°41′E / 34.817°N 134.683°E / 34.817; 134.683Coordinates: 34°49′N 134°41′E / 34.817°N 134.683°E / 34.817; 134.683
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureHyōgo Prefecture
First official recordsed3rd century AD
City settledApril 1, 1889
Government
 • MayorHideyasu Kiyomoto (from April 2019)
Area
 • Total534.43 km2 (206.34 sq mi)
Population
 (July 1, 2019)
 • Total530,517
 • Density992.68/km2 (2,571.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address4-1 Yasuda
670-8501
Websitewww.city.himeji.lg.jp
Symbols
BirdWhite Heron
FlowerPecteilis radiata
TreeEvergreen Oak

Himeji, Hyōgo Media

References

  1. Jacobs, A.J. "Japan's Evolving Nested Municipal Hierarchy: The Race for Local Power in the 2000s," Urban Studies Research, Vol. 2011 (2011), p. 8 [PDF 8 of 14]; retrieved 2012-12-5.

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