Himeji is a city situated in the Hyōgo Prefecture within the Kansai region of Japan. It serves as a significant urban center with an estimated population of 525,682 people living in 227,099 households as of June 1, 2022.
The city covers a total area of 534.35 square kilometres (206.31 sq mi). It maintains a population density of approximately 980 persons per square kilometre.