Situated in Himeji, this fortified complex is well worth including on your itinerary. But you'll find tons more to discover in this area. Himeji Central Park, Taiyo Park, and Sonoda Racecourse are within easy reach of Himeji Castle.
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ORI Rokkaku
Downtown Kyoto
Price was $2,973, price is now $1,286 per person
$1,286
per person
Dec 13 - Dec 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Very nice spot extremely clean and excellent staff, also in a great location. Would stay again for sure!!
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
KABIN Koji
Shimogyo Ward
Price was $2,939, price is now $1,279 per person
$1,279
per person
Dec 13 - Dec 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
Room was nice. Staff was nice. This was the only hotel I booked (out of 5) that didn’t have a soaking tub. Quite area.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Reviews of Himeji Castle
4.7
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Parking at hotel is not free. Had to pay 1000JPY for overnight parking
5/5 - Excellent
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worth visiting
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Himeji Shrine
Himeji Shrine is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Himeyama Park
Explore the great outdoors at Himeyama Park, a lovely green space in Himeji. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Himeji City Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Himeji City Zoo home during your vacation in Himeji? Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Himeji City Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Himeji City Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Himeji. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Shirotopia Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shirotopia Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Himeji. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
Koko-en Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Koko-en Garden, a lovely green space in Himeji. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji
353 Ekimaecho, Himeji, Hyogo
Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit
Minamisonomachi 1-26, Himeji, Hyogo
JR CLEMENT INN HIMEJI
Minamiekimaecho, Himeji, Hyogo
Hotel Monterey Himeji
Ekimae-cho 60, Himeji, Hyogo
HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami
147 Toyozawacho, Himeji, Hyogo
Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi
52-2 Nishiekimaecho, Himeji, Hyogo
Hotel Nikko Himeji
100 Minami Ekimae-cho, Himeji, Hyogo-ken
Richmond Hotel Himeji
2-7, Nonencho, Himeji, Hyogo
Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring
160-2 Toyozawa-cho, Himeji, Hyogo-ken
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