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Himeji cruise port guide

Himeji is a city in Hyōgo prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. It has one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. At one point, in the late 1500s, it was the largest castle in all of Asia. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other attractions in Himeji include Engyō-ji Temple, Seppiko-san Mountain, Himeji Central Park (a safari park), Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden, and Koko-en Garden. Things to see and do: * Himeji Castle * Kōkoen Garden * Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History * Senhime Shrine * Engyo-ji Temple

About Himeji

The Seto Inland Sea region, on whose coast Hyōgo Prefecture (and Himeji) sits, is characterised by a moderate climate with stable year-round temperatures and relatively low rainfall levels, according to the Wikipedia source. No Himeji-specific climate data appears in the provided sources.

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