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*Ryu-chan House*日本家屋一棟貸し:国立公園屋島の麓:公共交通駅近:5名まで:駐車場有
▶屋島の麓、相引川沿いに佇む日本家屋の一棟貸しです。四国遍路を楽しむ方や日常から離れゆったりと過ごしたい方、リモートワークにも最適です。 ▶ゲストハウスでは、畳や障子の伝統的な日本の暮らしをご堪能いただけます。また、キッチン、風呂、トイレは近代的・機能的なしつらえで、Wi-Fiも完備しています。 ▶ゲストハウスは、緑豊かな庭に面し、日本の四季折々の美しさを満喫できます。 ▶チェックインは、15:00から19:00まで。ホストがゲストハウスへご案内します。 19:00より遅くなる場合はセルフチェックインでお願いします。 その場合、ゲストハウスの玄関は開けて、鍵はゲストハウスの所定の場所においておきます。 ▶お車でお越しのお客様は、敷地内に前進で入り、右側のスペースの白い車止めの前で駐車してください。 ▶チェックイン後、宿泊者名簿に宿泊者全員分のお名前、住所、連絡先などを記帳してください。 ▶2歳以下のお子様は宿泊料金をいただいておりません(布団、タオル等のご用意はありません)。予約申し込みの際にその旨お知らせください。 ▶バーベキュー用品を貸し出しています(貸出料1人当たり1000円)。

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath
I am an Artist / Photographer born in Kyoto I started hosting because I love meeting people from all over the world and making new friends. This place used to be one big guesthouse, but during Covid19, I have stopped running the guesthouse and I moved in with my wife and 2 kids. Still I didn't want to give up so I left the good parts. Private cypress bath and renovated rooms and made another entrance for the Guests. So now it is 2 separate house Please check the house rules before you book.

Lemon tree hotel
瀬戸内海、男木島。迷路のような石段を登った先に佇むLemon tree hotelは、建築家・安部良氏とのプロジェクトにより生まれた、未完成のアートホテルです。 建物の随所に、素材の循環と再生への問いかけが込められています。 ◆旅のコンシェルジュとして 大切な旅のプランニングのから、素敵な旅の思い出を振り返るその時まで。あなたのコンシェルジュとしてサポートします。 ◆島の恵みのペスカタリアン・ミール 島内にはレストランやスーパーが無く、都市部のような便利なゴミ回収もありません。ゲストのお食事はこちらで準備しております。ルームチャージと別料金ですが、お食事代が必要となります。(夕食&朝食¥5,500/1泊/1名) 島の新鮮な魚介と、野菜、私たちが育てたハーブをふんだんに使った「ペスカタリアン・ミール」を心を込めて提供します。★連泊の場合や、お子様はご相談ください。 ◆資源を循環するハーバルサウナ 島の廃材とハーブを使ったスチームサウナ ¥3,300/~3名様 ※夏季(7月~10月)はクローズ ご予約後に、お食事や滞在のリクエストをお伺いするゲストフォームをお送りします。

Private Cottage Kai – Steps to Yellow Pumpkin
A private seaside cottage on Naoshima, the famous Art Island. Located just a 3-minute walk from the Yellow Pumpkin and 2 minutes from the bus stop, it is a perfect base for exploring the island. This two-story cottage accommodates 6–8 guests and includes free on-site parking, which is rare on Naoshima. Relax and enjoy the peaceful island atmosphere in this warm wooden house built by a local builder. We offer Naoshima art tours for OHANA guests. Please contact us by email for more details.

Japan’s Oldest Company Housing -Ghibli feel! (9号)
The oldest remaining residence and company housing in Japan. Situated in the historic silver mine town of Ikuno. Designated as a nationally important cultural landscape with efforts underway to secure UNESCO status. These houses were built by the Mitsubishi Corporation around 1876 and are now designated cultural properties of Asago City. In such a historic building, you can experience accommodation while thinking about the life of the past. Easy access to Kinosakionsen and Takeda Castle.

小豆島 海まで30秒 どの部屋からも海が見える
小豆島町の静かな海辺に建つ一軒家です。 海と夕陽を眺めて黄昏れる為だけに建てた家です。その為テラスの階段の段数が多く大変申し訳ございませんが決してバリアフリーとは呼べません。(荷物のお手伝い等出来るだけのことは対応させていただきます) ですが、高いテラスを登った先には瀬戸内のキラキラ輝く穏やかできれいな海と毎日顔を変える茜色の夕空が待っています。 是非、時間を忘れ非日常をご堪能ください。 ※現在ペットのご宿泊をストップさせていただいております。 ご希望の方はご予約前にお問い合わせ下さい。 室内にはテラスの階段を登って入ります。バリアフリーではありません。 小さなお子様か階段を登り降りする際は必ず大人の方がお付き添いください。 また、雨の日は階段が多い為ご不便をかけるかもしれません。 宿前の道路は舗装されていません。 ご不便をかけるかもしれませんが、ご了承下さい。 宿の周りは自然が多いため、どうしても虫がでます。窓や扉の開閉時に虫が一緒に入ることがあります。(特に夜は宿の明かりに虫が集まります)大変申し訳ございませんが、虫が苦手な方は宿泊をご遠慮ください。

Mokushuku Tanaka Residence
☆A traditional house built in the Edo period. ☆This is a supervised traditional house by the owner's architectural design office. ☆It has been restored and renovated without destroying the atmosphere of a town house. ☆Please experience a space that feels like you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. ☆There is a well-equipped kitchen, so it should be satisfactory for long stays or families. ☆It is adjacent to a castle, making it suitable for sightseeing around the castle.

Near Himeji Castle Sta/10 Beds 2 Showers 3 Toilets
Only 8 min walk to Himeji Castle and 9 min to Himeji Station. There are many restaurants nearby, so it's easy to find one. ★2-min walk to C-store & S-market ★The arcade street means you won't get wet in the rain. ★30-minute Shinkansen ride from Osaka to Himeji. ★Coin laundry within walking distance. ★Nearby, you can rent bicycles to explore popular tourist spots. ★Two showers, three toilets for large groups. Recommended for families, friends, couples, and long-term stays.

Himeji Stn 5 min | Bespoke Mid-Century House
Discover Himeji's hidden side in this renovated row house. Located in a nostalgic market district, it retains a retro Showa atmosphere. [Features] - 5 min walk to Himeji Stn / Private house - Artisan-crafted interior with designer mid-century furniture - Highly praised, super-comfortable beds - Excellent AC & powerful shower - Full Kitchen & Free Wi-Fi [Location] - Walkable to Himeji Castle - Surrounded by authentic local Izakayas - Convenience store nearby

【Teshima 豊島 】Kurechan house (tatami bedroom)
小さな日本家屋を民泊として提供しています。和室にカーペットを敷いた部屋なのでベッドはありません。3人程度なら布団でお休み頂ける広さです。古来の五右衛門風呂を改造したきれいな浴室、小さなキッチンもついています。家浦港から歩いて10分程度の距離です。法律によりパスポートまたは本人確認書類のコピーのご提示をお願いします。 ☆連絡取れない方は、予約しないで下さい。 Japanese law does require Airbnb hosts to retain a copy of passports for ALL (URL HIDDEN) exceptions. Small House at Teshima island. 10min. walk from Ieura bay. We provide Japanese stye room with 3 futons. No bed. ☆If you cannot be contacted, please do not book.

サウナし放題 一棟貸し古民家宿
DIYをこよなく愛するオーナー「JP」が、理想の暮らしを思い描きながら築150年の古民家をセルフリノベーションした一棟貸しの古民家宿です。 この宿の最大の特徴は、世界にひとつだけの「卵サウナ」。 熱が自然に循環する独自の形状にこだわり、設計から製作までJP自身が手がけた完全DIYのサウナです。薪ストーブのやわらかな熱に包まれながら、ここでしか味わえないサウナ体験をお楽しみください。 室内には古民家ならではの囲炉裏もあります。 囲炉裏を囲みながらお鍋を楽しんだり、串焼きなどをしたりと、日本の昔ながらの暮らしを体験できます。 ※食材や串などの調理用具はご持参ください。 宿は岡山県美作市の山あいにある「小房」という静かな集落にあります。 すぐ近くには地方創生や移住の村として注目されている西粟倉村があり、自然豊かな里山の風景が広がっています。 街の喧騒から離れ、自然と手作りの温もりに包まれながら、ゆったりとした時間をお過ごしください。

江戸時代末期に建てられた元造り酒屋
●B&B On y va (オニヴァ) & Experience● 江戸時代末期に建てられた元造り酒屋を改装した一組限定の宿です。1人でも2人でも同料金、3人目から1人あたりの追加料金が発生します。 1階がリビングルーム、2階がベッドルームです。広さ: 108.5㎡(1階が85㎡、2階が23.5㎡) ベッドルームが複数必要な場合は奥の別棟に10畳の和室が2部屋(玄関別、トイレ、縁側付き)ございますので、合計3寝室をご利用いただけます。ご予約時にお知らせくださいませ。51.5㎡の追加で合計160㎡の空間がご利用いただけます。 朝食用に、簡単ではありますが、コーヒー、パン、バター、オニヴァ農園の卵をご用意しています。 大きなキッチン、広々としたリビングルームをご利用くださいませ。 ✳︎宿泊者以外の方を招いてのお食事などの施設利用や、会議、ワークショップ、イベント、撮影等に関しては、別途料金を頂戴しています。ご相談ください。
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The charm of an old wooden house with good access

瀬戸内海国立公園に誕生した一棟VILLA。舟形サウナ付き。ART。

Japanese House 【Few minutes walk to Himeji Castle】

【直达梅田/都岛站】全新挑高原木风别墅/双层独栋/独立洗烘+高规格卫浴

棚田の灯りを一望 心に残るみはらしの宿 「 ぼくらのKOMINKA 」

AYA2026年开业新房促销/可住3人/一站梅田/步行6分钟车站/直通京都/神户/1层

a comfortable inn offering deep relaxation

Near Nijo Station|Kyoto Machiya with Bamboo Art
When is the best time to visit Himeji?
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| Avg. price | $165 NZD | $159 NZD | $185 NZD | $135 NZD | $147 NZD | $152 NZD | $163 NZD | $158 NZD | $158 NZD | $163 NZD | $161 NZD | $166 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 24°C | 28°C | 30°C | 26°C | 20°C | 14°C | 9°C |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best places to stay in Himeji?
Stays around central Himeji provide easy access to historical sites, shopping areas, and local restaurants. Residential neighborhoods near parks or quieter streets may suit those seeking a more relaxed experience.
What are the best things to do in Himeji with kids?
Families often explore the castle, visit Himeji Zoo, or spend time in the wide gardens and parks for picnics. Interactive museums and aquariums around the area also provide engaging hands-on activities for children.
What are some of the best things to do in Himeji?
Explore the grandeur of Himeji Castle, wander temple trails on Mount Shosha, or enjoy gardens and city parks. Markets and food stalls in local neighborhoods welcome visitors with regional flavors.
How is the weather in Himeji?
Himeji has mild winters around 37–54°F (3–12°C) and warmer summers reaching 78–93°F (26–34°C), with rain peaking in June and July. Spring and autumn are generally comfortable, offering pleasant conditions for outdoor activities.
When is the best time to visit Himeji?
Late March to early May is often recommended due to milder temperatures around 52–77°F (11–25°C) and cherry blossom viewing. Autumn has comfortable weather and seasonal festivals, making it another popular time for visits.
What are the best places to visit in Himeji?
Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most popular landmarks. Mount Shosha, Engyo-ji Temple, and local gardens are often recommended for their cultural and scenic appeal.
What are some hiking trails in Himeji?
Himeji has routes around Mount Shosha, which combine forest paths with historic temple surroundings. Local parks and foothills also offer leisurely walks, giving visitors space to connect with nature in the area.
What are some family activities we can do in Himeji?
Explore Himeji Zoo, stroll the castle grounds, or visit public parks for picnics and seasonal flower viewing. Family-friendly museums and aquariums around the city often engage visitors of all ages.
What are some of the best day trip ideas from Himeji?
Explore nearby historic towns with temples, stroll through seaside parks, or visit regional museums focused on local arts and crafts. Nature reserves around Himeji are also frequently suggested for those looking to experience the area's landscapes.
Are there any pet friendly accommodations available in Himeji?
Some stays around the city welcome pets, with options near parks and quieter residential neighborhoods. Be sure to check the site's specific rules and amenities for your companion.
What are some local tips for visiting Himeji?
Arrive early to explore popular sites with fewer crowds and enjoy castle gardens during spring or autumn for seasonal color. Trying local specialties such as seafood and savory snacks from market stalls is frequently suggested.
What is Himeji known for?
Himeji is known for its white Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounding gardens with seasonal blooms. The city also has temple complexes, local culinary specialties, and lively traditional festivals.
What are the best hidden gems to explore in Himeji?
The area around Engyo-ji Temple on Mount Shosha and smaller neighborhood shrines offer quieter moments and distinctive architecture. Local craft workshops and traditional tea houses can also be found off main streets, providing insight into regional customs.
What are the best foods to try in Himeji?
Himeji has regional specialties such as conger eel dishes, savory udon noodles, and local sake brewed from nearby rice fields. Seasonal seafood and market snacks are also frequently suggested by local vendors.
What should I bring for a trip to Himeji?
Pack comfortable walking shoes for castle grounds and temple visits, plus a light jacket from autumn to spring, when temperatures range between 37–77°F (3–25°C). An umbrella or raincoat is useful in June and July, when rainfall is higher.
What is the nightlife in Himeji like?
Himeji has a mix of izakaya pubs, cafes, and casual dining spots concentrated near the station and castle area. Live performances, quietly lit bars, and cozy lounges introduce visitors to local flavors and music.
What are the most popular events or festivals in Himeji?
Himeji has several frequently suggested festivals, including castle celebrations and cherry blossom events in spring, as well as cultural parades in autumn. The Himeji Castle Festival is often recommended for its performances and traditional displays.
Are there family friendly vacation rentals in Himeji?
Many stays in central Himeji and surrounding residential neighborhoods provide family-friendly amenities, such as multiple rooms and kitchens. Some places are near parks, making it easier for families to spend time outdoors.
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Himeji holiday rentals start at $35 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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30 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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20 properties have a dedicated workspace

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90 of Himeji holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.7 Average rating
Himeji stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests

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Himeji's top spots, include Himeji Castle, Himeji Station, and Aioi Station
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