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 Station was opened by Sanyo Railway, the present-day San'yō Main Line, in 1888.

At the time, railway stations were usually built either outside or alongside urban areas,[1] but Himeji Station was built bordering the old city walls, at the end of the main street (Ootemae-dori).

The current Sanyo Railway Station is actually constructed on top of part of the old city wall.

Preparation for the elevation of the conventional lines had been undertaken since 1989, and begun in earnest in 1994 after the relocation of Himeji's freight terminal and train yards.