A herbicidal composition which comprises 1-(2-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-ylsulfonyl)-3-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)urea (imazosulfuron) and a compound represented by the formula (I):(Compound [I]) as active ingredients, wherein the weight ratio of imazosulfuron: Compound [I] is 1:0.1-1:10, has an excellent herbicidal activity for controlling weeds in crop fields or paddy fields, and causes no phytotoxicity against useful plants.