Wel Sunpia Himeji Yumesaki

432-56 Okimoto Yumesakicho, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, 671-2122, Japan

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Senhime Shrine

Stream in Kokoen Garden

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From the Gardens, look at the top of the Castle From the Gardens, look at the top of the Castle

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Luggage locker at Himeji JR station?

by FreeCloud

We would like to stop at Himeji for a few hours our way from Takayama to Miyajima (or Miyajima to Kyoto), is there any luggage locker at the Himeji JR station? How big are they and roughly cost for a few hours?

Thanks!

RE: RE: Luggage locker at Himeji JR station?

by eenelfje

there are lockers at the JR station in Himeji and just after the ticket booth at Himeji castle

RE: RE: RE: Luggage locker at Himeji JR station?

by heywinks

Yup, there are luggage lockers on both the North and South exits. They are not free, but are less than 1000yen for the largest lockers. There might be a 24 hour time limit. The 1000yen I quoted is for that 24 hour period. The lockers are not THAT big but can definitely fit a large duffle bag. Large suitcases may not fit.

Travel Tips for Himeji

do what you came here for,...

by luciano

do what you came here for, what else? But before crossing the walls it's better to walk all the way around the castle: there's a quiet park with a pond that encircles it, where you can even see some swans.

Bonsai trees

by yumyum

When I visited Himeji there was a small exhibition of Bonsai trees on the big square by the castle. All over Japan you may see these miniature trees which get their branches chopped off in a special fashion. These trees get very old and can be extremely valuable.

Beautiful Onsen

by ttqtndct

There is a beautiful, new public spa/hotsprings to visit in Himeji. It's called Akanenoyu and the sign has the symbol for hot water that looks a little like a fish. It is a beautiful place on the outskirts of the city (I think near the port but if you get in a cab and ask for Akanenoyu Onsen I think you'll get there).
It has beautiful, light colored wood everywhere and looks like a cross between Japan and Sweden. You pay at entry and are given towels and a shorts outfit for wearing in some of the areas. It's gender divided so you don't have to worry!
Just like any spa in Japan you carefully and thoroughly wash in the washing area then there are the pools...get over feeling weird being naked and just enjoy! I promise you won't regret it. There is a hydro-massage spa, hot spa, warm spa, outdoor spa with TV, steam room and sauna on the ladies side.
You can also visit the common areas (in your shorts outfit) where there are hot rooms with quartz pebbles to lay in, warm rooms with medicinal herbs and the coolest thing-a snow room where a giant snow-cone maker shaves snow off a huge block of ice in the ceiling. You can also massage your feet in a big bin of heated ceramic balls while you chat or just smile at the friendly people there. You will never feel so relaxed!

SHODOSHIMA ISLAND ('SMALL BEAN...

by heywinks

SHODOSHIMA ISLAND ('SMALL BEAN ISLAND')! you can take a ferry from HIMEJI PORT to this island that is famous for olives! it takes about 1 1/2 hrs from himeji port and costs 1320 yen per adult & 660 yen per child (one way, and cheaper than going to osaka!). there are many things to do on this island: go to the white peacock farm, go to the olive garden, go to KANKAKEI (the 2nd highest point on the island where you can overlook the surrounding valley and island), visit the monkey park, go fishing/swimming/boating, visit the lighthouse, and more! the people on this island are very friendly and if you want to hitchhike around the island it is possible (and i think safe). however if you don't want to do that, you can bring your car over from himeji via the ferry (starting at 4790 yen and up depending on the size of your car) or you can buy a 2 day bus pass for 2550 yen that takes you around the whole island (you can opt to pay per way if you don't want to get the pass). i don't think there is a hostel on the island, but there are a few hotels. i stayed at one of the japanese ryokans-sorry i don't remember the name of it. it depends on what you want to do on the island but a 1-2 day trip is good. it's not a big island, but it's a good place to visit if you want to get away from the city. SHODOSHIMA is very rural and very country.

Himeji Castle

by rmiya84778

This castle is registered as a special historical sight and national treasure of Japan. It is a well preserved
and a very good representation of what castles looked liked
when built. Much of what you see when walking the grounds has been well maintained, or is original. No battles were fought here. (per information in brochure) What I enjoyed about this castle is the atmosphere. I have been to several castles in Japan and I enjoyed this one the most.
The surrounding area is very beautiful. When walking around and viewing the castle from inside and out, just seems to take you back in time.

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Q: Time needed for the castle "Hi My wife and I will bring our 1 year old son to Himeji from Kyoto. I look fwd to visit the castle. May I know really how..."

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