The kids will have a blast visiting the many different animals at Himeji City Zoo. See if there are any wildlife shows you can sit in on.
If you're staying a while in Himeji, Himeji City Zoo is an interesting place to start your exploring. This wildlife attraction is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Himeji Central Park, Himeji Castle, and Taiyo Park are also waiting to be discovered nearby.