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FROM OSAKA/KOBE: take the JR train-JR Kobe line and heads towards Himeji. Take the 'special rapid' train and it will take you 1 hr from Osaka, 45 mins from Kobe to reach Himeji (it costs 1450yen from Osaka, 950 yen from Kobe, one way fare).
You can also take the Hankyu or Hanshin Railways (which will lead you to Sanyo Himeji Station-the rail lines are shared) but they take much longer with more stops in between. It`s about 200yen cheaper than JR I think.
JR HIMEJI STATION is also a SHINKANSEN station so you can take the SHINKANSEN directly to Himeji as well (more costly but it takes half the time than the regular train).
Updated Jul 9, 2003
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FROM OSAKA ITAMI AIRPORT take the airport limousine bus to Himeji (arriving at Himeji Station). 1 hr 20 mins. Costs 2100 yen.
FROM KANSAI INT'L AIRPORT take the airport limousine bus to Kobe/Sannomiya (1 hr, about 1500 yen). From there, transfer to the JR train-JR Kobe line and head towards Himeji. Take the 'special rapid' train and it will take you 45 mins to reach Himeji (950 yen).
Updated Nov 2, 2002
Himeji Castle is already visible from the train, but get out of it and walk to the castle for a clser look. Only 10 minutes walking from the Shinkansen-station, the castle is just waiting to be visit by all travellers that pass by.
Written Oct 25, 2002
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Himeji is about 2 hours from Kyoto, 90 mins from Osaka & 60 mins from Kobe by JR shinkaisoku (limited express) train. If you have little time, take the Shinkansen, but this will cost more!
JAPAN SHINKANSEN MAP: Click Here
SHINKANSEN ROUTE MAP: Click Here
Updated Aug 25, 2002
(last date took the bullet train - Aug. 25, 2007)
Himeji Station
Written Oct 24, 2007
Getting round on bike is how the locals get around. Amazing number of bicycles at the station. Quite a few areas to park your bikes too.
Written Jun 28, 2005
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Visiting Himeji Castle can be reached by a 15-minute walk from J.R Himeji Station.
Updated Apr 11, 2004
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Just a 50 minute train ride from Kobe on a local train, more expensive Shinkansen stop here too. From Himeji station the castle is well signposted, walk along Otemachi-Dori for about 1/2 mile.
Written Mar 19, 2003
Website: www.japanrail.com
One hour from Osaka (Y1450) by semi-rapid. The bullet train stops there also.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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One hour from Osaka (Y1450) by semi-rapid. The bullet train stops there also.
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Q: 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...
A: Hi, I think a day trip would suffice as Himeji is only 55 minutes from Kyoto by train. It's a pretty big place with many steps so be prepared to carry your son and...
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It`s hot & humid here in the summertime. It can get unbearable at times. If you can`t take it & need a break, go into one of the department stores near the station & cool off!
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Just for the record, Himeji is where Himeji Castle is situated. A very famous castle in Japan which became the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Himeji became a municipality on the 1st day of April 1889.......
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I came to Himeji in autumn 2004 because I had seen the white castle from the trains before. I decided to stop off on my way to Osaka. I put my luggage in a luggage locker in Himeji station and...
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In the eyes of most tourist Himeji city is synonymous with Himeji Castle, and the castle is definitely an amazing site! There are 12 original castles remaining in Japan, and Himeji Castle is the...
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