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Himeji (�P�H) is most famous for its magnificent castle, Himeji Castle, widely considered to be Japan's best and most beautiful surviving feudal castle. The castle is designated both a national treasure and a UNESCO world heritage site.

With half a million inhabitants, Himeji is the second largest city of Hyogo Prefecture after Kobe. It can be reached in less than one hour from Osaka or Kyoto and is also a popular stopover on journeys along the Sanyo Shinkansen, for example, on a trip from Tokyo or Kyoto to Hiroshima.

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  Castle
  Himeji Castle•••
  Japan's best preserved feudal castle.
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  Temple
  Mount Shosha•
  Temple mountain featured in Last Samurai.
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  Garden
  Kokoen Garden•
  Japanese style garden next to the castle.

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    Shironoshita Guesthouse
    Budget-friendly
    Offering city views, Shironoshita Guesthouse is an accommodation situated in Himeji, 1.8 km from Himeji Castle and 31 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine. With a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy an American breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Miki History Museum is 31 km from Shironoshita Guesthouse, while Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum is 31 km from the property. Kobe Airport is 66 km away.
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    Himeji 588 Guest House
    Budget-friendly
    Located within 1.2 km of Himeji Castle and 33 km of Omiya Hachiman Shrine, Himeji 588 Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Himeji. The property is situated 33 km from Miki History Museum, 33 km from Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum and 33 km from Miki Municipal Hardware Museum. Jyogon-ji Temple is 35 km away and Jigen-ji Temple is 36 km from the guest house. At the guest house, every unit includes a tatami. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. The units include bed linen. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. The Ruins of Miki Castle is 34 km from the guest house, while Shonyu-ji Temple is 34 km away. Kobe Airport is 66 km from the property.
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    Hotel Monterey Himeji
    Luxury
    Featuring free WiFi, Hotel Monterey Himeji offers accommodation in Himeji. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Himeji Castle is 1.2 km from Hotel Monterey Himeji, while Shikama-k? is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 67 km from the property.
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    Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji
    Luxury
    Located in Himeji, 1.7 km from Himeji Castle, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking and a restaurant. Located around 34 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine, the hotel with free WiFi is also 34 km away from Miki History Museum. Guests can enjoy city views. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Speaking English, Japanese and Korean at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum is 34 km from Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji, while Miki Municipal Hardware Museum is 34 km away. Kobe Airport is 67 km from the property.
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    Richmond Hotel Himeji
    Mid-range
    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Richmond Hotel Himeji is situated in Himeji, 3.1 km from Himeji Castle and 32 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Miki Municipal Hardware Museum is 34 km from the hotel and The Ruins of Miki Castle is 34 km away. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature a city view. At Richmond Hotel Himeji the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Miki History Museum is 34 km from Richmond Hotel Himeji, while Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum is 34 km from the property. Kobe Airport is 67 km away.
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    Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station
    Budget-friendly
    Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station is set in Himeji, within 1.8 km of Himeji Castle and 33 km of Omiya Hachiman Shrine. The property is around 34 km from Miki History Museum, 34 km from Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum and 34 km from Miki Municipal Hardware Museum. The property offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available. The units at the capsule hotel come with a TV and a safety deposit box. At Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The Ruins of Miki Castle is 34 km from the accommodation, while Shonyu-ji Temple is 34 km away. Kobe Airport is 66 km from the property.
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    Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring
    Mid-range
    Only a 3-minute walk from JR Himeji Station, Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring offers modern rooms with free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Guests can relax in the public hot-spring baths or request massages for an extra cost. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The en suite bathrooms come with a shower, toilet, hairdryer and free toiletries. There is a sauna at this hotel where guests can relax from their travels. A coin-launderette is available at the hotel. Copy services and luggage storage are available at the front desk. Taxi arrangements can also be made at the reception. A buffet breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring is a 20-minute walk from the world heritage site of Himeji Castle. Both Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple and Himeji Central Park are a 30-minute drive away from Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring. Guests can also take JR Tokaido-Sanyo Line to Kobe Station in 40 minutes or Super Hakuto 13 Limited ExpressTottori for 60 minutes to reach Osaka Station.
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    Comfort Hotel Himeji
    Mid-range
    An 8-minute walk from JR Himeji Train Station, Comfort Hotel Himeji features free WiFi and guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast. Massages can be requested for additional charge. Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with an LCD TV, a small fridge and an attached bathroom with toiletries. The Himeji Comfort Hotel provides a launderette, while the reception is staffed around the clock. Parking is available at a charge. A daily buffet with warm and cold dishes is available free of charge at the lounge space, between 06:30 and 09:30. Guests can enjoy a variety of fresh breads and other Western and Japanese breakfast foods. Hotel Comfort Himeji is a 15-minute walk from both Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden.
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    APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita
    Mid-range
    APA Hotel Himeji-eki-kita is conveniently located just a 6-minute walk from JR Himeji Train Station. It has a restaurant, massage services and well-equipped rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in the whole hotel. It takes 15 minutes on foot from the hotel to Himeji Castle. Himeji Central Park is a 25-minute bus ride from Himeji-eki-kita APA Hotel. All rooms at the hotel feature both air conditioning and heating facilities. They are equipped with a 32-inch LCD TV, a fridge and a desk. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and toiletries for guests�f convenience. Guests can enjoy a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet at Kyoto Gin Yuba Restaurant. The hotel has coin-operated laundry machines on site. Other facilities include vending machines as well as fax/photocopying services.
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    ONE HOSTEL Himeji
    Budget-friendly
    Offering city views, ONE HOSTEL Himeji is an accommodation set in Himeji, 1.5 km from Himeji Castle and 33 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. This 1-star guest house offers private entrance. The units come with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a dressing room. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, bar and lounge. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Miki History Museum is 33 km from ONE HOSTEL Himeji, while Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum is 33 km away. Kobe Airport is 66 km from the property.
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