Himeji Population 2026
Himeji has a population of 530,495, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hyōgo. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
530,495
Rank in Japan
#28
Coordinates
34.82°N, 134.70°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
463 km
288 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hyōgo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 1,525,152 | #8 |
| Nishinomiya | 485,587 | #33 |
| Amagasaki | 459,593 | #38 |
| Akashi | 303,601 | #77 |
| Kakogawachō-honmachi | 271,634 | #87 |
| Takarazuka | 226,432 | #110 |
| Itami | 198,138 | #122 |
| Kawanishi | 155,165 | #165 |
Cities near Himeji
- Shirahamachō-usazakiminami23,180 people · ~4 km away
- Takasago87,722 people · ~10 km away
- Ikaruga33,477 people · ~11 km away
- Kakogawachō-honmachi271,634 people · ~13 km away
- Tatsuno74,316 people · ~14 km away
- Tatsunochō-tominaga40,011 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Himeji?
Himeji has a population of 530,495 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Himeji in?
Himeji is located in Hyōgo, Japan.
Is Himeji the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 463 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.