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World Heritage Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen, one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, and Mt. Rokko Observatory Day Trip (from Osaka)
€ 40.69
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Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery
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Tours • From Osaka

Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery

English guided
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★ 4.7 (18) • 200+ booked
€ 40.85
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Himeji Castle and Kobe Night View Full-Day Small Group Tour
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Himeji Castle and Kobe Night View Full-Day Small Group Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.3 (10) • 200+ booked
€ 47.65
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Kobe Day Trip丨Himeji Castle & Mt. Rokko & Arima Onsen Chinese Service with Hotel Pick-Up Available
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Kobe Day Trip丨Himeji Castle & Mt. Rokko & Arima Onsen Chinese Service with Hotel Pick-Up Available

Private tour
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★ 4.4 (17) • 500+ booked
€ 51.05
Himeji Castle & Koko-en Half-Day Historical Tour
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Himeji Castle & Koko-en Half-Day Historical Tour

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Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (34) • 400+ booked
€ 85.05
Himeji Castle, Kobe Mt. Rokko & Arima Onsen Day Trip (Spring/Year-round)
Tours • From Osaka

Himeji Castle, Kobe Mt. Rokko & Arima Onsen Day Trip (Spring/Year-round)

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (2) • 100+ booked
€ 44.25
Shirakawago & Takayama One-day UNESCO site & Historical Tour
Tours • From Kanazawa, Takayama

Shirakawago & Takayama One-day UNESCO site & Historical Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 5.0 (11) • 50+ booked
€ 180.25
Himeji Half-Day Private UNESCO Castle & Sake Tour
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Himeji Half-Day Private UNESCO Castle & Sake Tour

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Private tour
English guided
Afternoon departure
Private group
Free cancellation
★ 4.4 (7) • 100+ booked
€ 84.35
Himeji Central Park Night Fireworks & Safari Tour
Tours • From Osaka

Himeji Central Park Night Fireworks & Safari Tour

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From € 67.59
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Osaka Himeji Castle & Arima Onsen Full-Day Small Group Tour
Tours • From Osaka

Osaka Himeji Castle & Arima Onsen Full-Day Small Group Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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New Activity
€ 65.99
JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
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Rail passes • From Hiroshima

JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass

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★ 4.8 (4,200) • 100K+ booked
€ 89.19
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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JR West Kansai Area Pass

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★ 4.7 (9,132) • 300K+ booked
€ 14.69
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
Rail passes • From Kyoto

JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass

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★ 4.9 (2,085) • 40K+ booked
€ 125.09
Kansai Railway Pass Lite
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Kansai Railway Pass Lite

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★ 4.8 (14,108) • 400K+ booked
€ 26.00
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JR Setouchi Area Pass
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JR Setouchi Area Pass

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★ 4.8 (603) • 10K+ booked
From € 119.79
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass

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★ 4.8 (1,197) • 20K+ booked
€ 103.39
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Hotels in Himeji

Richmond Hotel Himeji
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Richmond Hotel Himeji

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★ 4.6 (1,008)
From € 40.74
KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle
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KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

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★ 4.2 (496)
From € 24.79
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

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★ 4.6 (1,009)
From € 49.72
Natural Hot Spring Hotel LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami
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Natural Hot Spring Hotel LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

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★ 4.0 (298)
From € 22.07
Hotel Monterey Himeji
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Hotel Monterey Himeji

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★ 4.6 (1,018)
From € 62.32
Hotel Livemax Himeji Ekimae
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Hotel Livemax Himeji Ekimae

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★ 3.7 (493)
From € 19.73
Dormy Inn Himeji
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Dormy Inn Himeji

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★ 4.5 (1,007)
From € 53.54
Hotel Nikko Himeji
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Hotel Nikko Himeji

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★ 4.2 (1,009)
From € 55.34
Comfort Hotel Himeji
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Comfort Hotel Himeji

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★ 4.2 (348)
From € 40.33
Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi
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Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

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★ 4.3 (658)
From € 49.85
€ 52.22
Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel
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Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

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★ 4.2 (957)
From € 54.56
APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita
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APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

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★ 3.9 (1,003)
From € 38.89
€ 40.53

Reviews of Himeji activities

Utilisateur Klook
2026-05-28 05:59:41
Fantastic 5.0
Very good one-night stay. Well-located between the train station and the castle.
Klook User
2026-02-26 11:35:30
Fantastic 5.0
Extremely clean, wonderful staff, and right next to the station. The amenities were a great addition and you could barely hear the trains which I was worried about, but ended up getting a great experience
Klook 用戶
2026-02-12 06:17:03
Fantastic 5.0
This is my second stay, and I'm still very satisfied! The hotel has a great location, with a large supermarket nearby, making shopping very convenient. There is a paid parking lot next to the hotel, which is very convenient for those traveling by car.
Subanake *********
2026-06-07 04:33:07
Fantastic 5.0
"We used the Kansai Area Pass (3-Day) for our trip, and it was incredibly convenient and offered amazing value for money! The redemption process was super easy—we just took our e-voucher to the JR West ticket machines in front of Kyoto Station, scanned our passports, and the machine printed our main pass along with vouchers to exchange for Kyoto Subway and 2 other private railway day passes (which are awesome free bonuses included with this pass!). We fully utilized this pass over the 3 days with a fantastic itinerary: Day 1: Traveled around the beautiful Lake Biwa area. Day 2: Explored Kyoto using the complimentary private railway/subway passes, then took a limited express train to Shin-Osaka where we stayed. Day 3: Traveled out to Rokkomichi Station in Kobe to ride the Rokko Cable and enjoy the stunning night view of Kobe Bay (note: the cable car ticket itself is purchased separately). Finally, we used the pass to reserve seats on the Haruka to Kansai International Airport.
jennifer *******
2026-07-08 12:01:54
Fantastic 5.0
The Kansai–Hiroshima Pass is definitely worth it. It includes the sightseeing bus that lets you hop on and off at Hiroshima's major attractions, which saved me both time and money while exploring the city. I do feel that one day isn't enough to fully experience Hiroshima, as there are many more places worth visiting. The pass also offers excellent value because it can be used on JR lines to travel to other destinations within its coverage
JClaire ******
2026-03-14 22:43:13
Fantastic 5.0
This helped me a lot to go to all the places I've been to in Kansai area. Since I am new to how the train system works in Japan, I tend to get lost and with this pass I never have to worry about spending extra for transpo if I end up in the wrong station as this is unlimited.
CHEN ******
2026-03-20 23:56:13
Fantastic 5.0
1. Please confirm the applicable scope of the pass. Some attractions, such as the Miyajima ferry, require an additional tax. 2. If you have enough stamina, this is definitely an excellent choice for a San'in-Sanyo trip, as you can reserve seats an unlimited number of times (the machine can only reserve same-day seats and only 6 times). Therefore, it is recommended to plan your travel itinerary and have the service center staff assist you with booking all transportation for the current day and beyond, which will save a lot of time. 3. It is advisable to learn how to take local buses, as transportation in some Sanyo areas is not well-developed and requires a combination of luggage storage and buses. 4. If you have large luggage, be sure to store it or drop it off at your hotel first to avoid being refused boarding or delaying others. 5. Stamina is key to making the most of this pass. Wishing everyone good health and a pleasant trip!
Klook 用戶
2026-06-01 01:32:45
Fantastic 5.0
Perfect for travelers using the Sanyo Shinkansen. The pass covers the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata. Please note: Kokura and Mojiko are already within the JR Shikoku area, and this pass cannot be used for trains below limited express. Price: Still 22,000 yen.
Abd *************
2026-06-04 10:51:22
Fantastic 5.0
We bought the 7 days rail pass for Kansai Hokuriku area. When we arrive at Kansai Airport, we used this pass to take a train from osaka airport to fukui . Of course you have to change train a few times but it is manageable for us even though we had three big luggage. We also took shinkansen from Fukui to Toyama and shin osaka to okayama. If you travel s lot within these 7 days, this pass is for you.however, if for only one trip, it is not worth it..

Quick facts about Himeji

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 183.77JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance visits to historic sites.

  • Recommended trip duration

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