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Himeji Tourist Information

Himeji Tourist Information

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From Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe

From Airport
Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)
1 h 20 min by airport limousine
Kansai International Airport
2 h 10 min by airport limousine
Kobe Airport
1 h by port liner and JR
Railway
To JR Himeji Station
(Special Rapid Service train)		 1 h 25 min from Kyoto
57 min from Osaka
37 min from Sannomiya (Kobe)
To Sanyo Railway Himeji Station 1 h 27 min from Umeda (Osaka)

From Tokyo Area

Railway
From Tokyo 3 h 10 min by Bullet Train Nozomi (Some Nozomi doesn't stop at Himeji).
Over Night Bus
From Tokyo
(Shibuya and Shinjuku)		 About 9 hours by Shinki Express Bus.

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Himeji Castle Loop Bus

Loop Bus runs around Himeji Castle. The fare is for 1 ride is 100 yen/adult and 50 yen/child. A retro-styled bus will lead you into the history of Himeji.


Operation day Daily (December to February: Saturday, Sunday, and National holidays)
Operation time 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
20 minutes for a trip.
* Runs every 15-30 minutes.
Fare One ride: 100 yen/adult, 50 yen/child (elementary school student)
One-day-pass is also available. (300 yen/adult, 150 yen/child)
Operation route
  • Himeji-eki (Himeji sta.)
  • Himeji-Jo Otemon-mae (Himeji Castle)
  • Himeji Post office-mae
  • Bijutsukan-mae (Himeji City Museum of Art)
  • Hakubutsukan-mae (Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History)
  • Shimizubahi Bungakukan-mae (Himeji City Museum of Literature)
  • Kokoen-mae (Himeji Castle Nishi-Oyashiki-Ato Garden)
  • Otemae-dori (shopping area)
  • Himeji-eki (Himeji sta.)

» Himeji Castle Loop Bus Map
Inquiry Himeji Tourist Information Center
TEL:079-287-0003

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Free Rental-Bike

Many tourist facilities are located around Himeji Castle. Enjoy strolling about by a rental bicycle.


Registration hours 9:00-16:00 (Bike must be returned by 18:00)
Rental Free Free (must fill in application form)
Usage Get a number ticket at the reception (enter the required information in an application form) of Himeji Tourist Information Center(Himeji Kanko Navi Port), go to a bicycle parking lot and give the ticket.
Application Place Himeji Tourist Information Center (In JR Himeji station, near central ticket gate)
Others No reservation required.
Inquiry Himeji Tourist Information Center
TEL:079-287-0003

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Tourist Bus

Regular Bus Tour

This is a reasonable highlight course of the Himeji sightseeing. Enjoy its history and culture. Only Japanese Tour is available.


Operation day on Saturdays, Sundays and national Holidays except Dec. 29 to Jan. 3
Fare 4,800 yen/adult, 2,800 yen/child
(The admission fee to the facilities and lunch are included)
Privilege
  • Guided tour of Himeji (by an experienced guide).
  • Guided tour of Shoshazan Engyoji Temple (by a priest).
  • 'Conger Eel Lunch', a specialty in the Banshu district.
  • Souvenir (* 'Amida Triad' (facsimile) with an old printing block treasured at Shoshazan Engyoji Temple).
  • Discount coupons (usable at specific stores including Bansankan in Himeji).
Itinerary 8:35 (Departure) Himeji Castle Hotel -> 8:45 (Departure) Hotel Nikko Himeji -> 9:10 (Departure) Himeji-Ekimae Bus Terminal -> Shoshazan Ropeway -> Shoshazan Engyoji Temple (Guided tour by a priest) -> Shoshazan Ropeway -> Kokoen Garden (Tour & Lunch) -> Himeji Castle (Guided tour by an experienced guide) -> 15:40 (Arrival) Jibasanbiru at Himeji Station South Exit -> 15:45 (Arrival) Himeji Castle Hotel
Reservation Reservation Required
(* If seats are available on the very day, you can join the tour without reservation. However, passengers from the above-mentioned hotels must reserve their seats in advance.)
Reservation: Shinki Bus Reservation Desk (TEL:079-223-1184)
Business Hours: 10:00-17:00

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Taxi/Rent-A-Car

Taxi

Offers information on taxis convenient for traveling in and out of Himeji City.

Jumbo Taxi TEL:079-297-3434
Fukui Taxi TEL: 079-292-0291
Hato Taxi TEL:079-222-7635

Rent-A-Car

Budget Rent-A-Car Himeji TEL:079-225-8808
http://www2.117.ne.jp/~chuo-car/（Japanese Only）
ORIX Rent-A-Car Himeji TEL:079-282-0543
http://www.orac-kansai.co.jp/（Japanese Only）

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Mt.Shosha Ropeway

» Mt.Shosha Ropeway Map


Operation Hours 8:30 - 18:00（Varies with a season）
Extended on Sundays and holidays
Admission Fees 900 yen/round trip (500 yen/one way)
Access Take the Shinki bus for Shosha Ropeway from JR・Sanyo Railway Himeji Station and get off at the final destination.
Contact TEL:079-266-2006

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