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Tegarayamaabout 1 km (1 mi) from Himeji. Image credit: Image: Corpse Reviver / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Nature discovery

Nature Near Himeji, Japan

Research 13 classified outdoor destinations within weekend reach of Himeji, grouped across 6 kinds of place and ordered by measured straight-line distance from the city centre. Distances only — no travel times, schedules, or rankings.

Places listed
13
Closest
Tegarayama — about 1 km
Furthest listed
about 51 km
Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025

How this list is built

Each place is classified from its own Wikidata type, not from its name, and is ordered by measured straight-line distance from the centre of Himeji. Distances are great-circle kilometres between two published coordinates — this page does not publish travel times, transport schedules, opening hours, ticket prices, or rankings. Confirm access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with an official source before travelling.

How far these are

Reachability is a second axis over the same places: the category says what a destination is, the band says how far it sits from Himeji. Distances are measured in a straight line — this page publishes no travel times.

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What is out there

  • 5waterfalls
  • 4mountains
  • 2islands
  • 2parks
  • 1lake
  • 1protected area

13 places near Himeji

Ordered by straight-line distance from Himeji, closest first. Distance bands: nearby is up to 60 km.

Places near Himeji

Showing all 13 places.

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Tegarayama
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    Tegarayama

    Straight-line distance
    about 1 km (1 mi)
    Recorded type
    hill

    Tegarayama is a mountain reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Tegarayama, about 1 km (1 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: Corpse Reviver / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Mount Otoko
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    Mount Otoko

    Straight-line distance
    about 3 km (2 mi)
    Recorded type
    mountain

    Mount Otoko is a mountain reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Mount Otoko, about 3 km (2 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: Corpse Reviver / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Mount Masui
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    Mount Masui

    Straight-line distance
    about 7 km (4 mi)
    Recorded type
    mountain

    Mount Masui is a mountain reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Mount Masui, about 7 km (4 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: Corpse Reviver / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Mount Shosha
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    Mount Shosha

    Straight-line distance
    about 9 km (6 mi)
    Recorded type
    mountain

    Mount Shosha is a mountain reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Mount Shosha, about 9 km (6 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: Corpse Reviver / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Shikagatsubo
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    Shikagatsubo

    Straight-line distance
    about 28 km (17 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Shikagatsubo is a waterfall reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Shikagatsubo, about 28 km (17 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: 663highland / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Henmyō Falls
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    Henmyō Falls

    Straight-line distance
    about 30 km (19 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Henmyō Falls is a waterfall reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Henmyō Falls, about 30 km (19 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: (関西地方) / Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Harafudou Falls
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    Harafudou Falls

    Straight-line distance
    about 46 km (28 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Harafudou Falls is a waterfall reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Harafudou Falls, about 46 km (28 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: by Reggaeman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Nunobiki Falls
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    Nunobiki Falls

    Straight-line distance
    about 48 km (30 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Nunobiki Falls is a waterfall reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Nunobiki Falls, about 48 km (30 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: Laitr Keiows / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Shōdo Island
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    Shōdo Island

    Straight-line distance
    about 50 km (31 mi)
    Recorded type
    island

    Shōdo Island is a island reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Shōdo Island, about 50 km (31 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: Tdk / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Awaji Island
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    Awaji Island

    Straight-line distance
    about 50 km (31 mi)
    Recorded type
    island

    Awaji Island is a island reachable from Himeji as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Awaji Island, about 50 km (31 mi) from Himeji

    Image credit: Image: Pinqui / Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain