Himeji Station is a railway station in Himeji, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). Himeji is a major stop on the Sanyō Main Line, and the western end of the JR Kobe Line. The station serves as a connection point between the main line and the Sanyō Shinkansen, the Kishin Line and the Bantan Line. The station building is located close to the Sanyo Electric Railway Himeji Station and Himeji Castle.