Himeji Station (姫路駅, Himeji-eki) is a major interchange railway station located in the city of Himeji, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). Himeji is a major stop on the San'yō Main Line and the Sanyō Shinkansen, and the western end of the JR Kobe Line. The station building is located close to the Sanyo Electric Railway Himeji Station and Himeji Castle. | ||||||
Location: 188 Ekimaecho, Himeji-shi, Hyōgo-ken 670-0927Japan | ||||||
Operated by: JR West | ||||||
Opened: 23 December 1888; 135 years ago (1888-12-23) | ||||||