# Himiko - Queen of Yamatai

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/himiko
Reign: 189 – 248
Dynasty: Yamatai
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himiko

Known through Chinese accounts of Wa, Himiko sent envoys to Wei. The location of Yamatai remains debated.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Yayoi period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/yayoi-period)
- Succeeded by: [Kofun period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/kofun-period)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 239 - [Himiko’s embassy to Wei](https://history-japan.com/timeline/239-himiko-s-embassy-to-wei)