As the hotel was right next to the station, it was very easy for me to get there without preparing a detailed map. I did not stay there for visiting a castle, but tourists would probably find the hotel very convenient, as there are various shops and cafes including a huge bookstore with guide books around the station. The room... More

You couldn't ask for more to get some rest during a long trip and take a day to get pampered after visiting Himeji's castle! Our bed was the best ever, great service and the hotel seems to be brand new.

I stayed at the Toyoko Inn for 1 night in September 09 with a friend. It was our last night in Japan and the first night we'd stayed at a proper hotel. We booked direct from their website (after getting the details from our lonely planet) and it cost about $100 for the night total. The rooms are small but... More

This hotel is just at the South Exit of Himeji Station. From the hotel, you can just walk straight through train station to Himeji castle (15 mins). Room is good (Toyoko Inn has the same standard). Staff is friendly and suggested me to buy Toyoko Inn membership card that offer 30% discount for weekend and 20% discount for Monday (cost... More

Paid Y7980 (incl tax & bfast) Stayed 1 night. Very impressed with this chain of business hotels. Yes the rooms are small, but they pack in so many extras that some 5 star hotels charge you for, its a bargin. Brekfast at this hotel was Japanese. Coin laundry cost Y100 for a wash, Y100 for 30mins of drying, which needed... More