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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Mt. Rokkoby train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Mt. Rokko by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Ashiyatrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    1h 23m
    ¥6,049–7,455

  2. Drive 70 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Mt. Rokkocar car 70 km
    1h 2m
    ¥1,249–1,803

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Kobetrain train Sakura
    2. Take the taxi from Shin Kobe to Mt. Rokkotaxi taxi
    1h 38m
    ¥9,467–12,433

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Himeji Castle to Mt. Rokkotaxi taxi 70 km
    1h 2m
    ¥25,000–31,000

  5. Train via Sumiyoshi

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Sumiyoshitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    1h 44m
    ¥6,986–9,368

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 82.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Mt. Rokko, Hyōgo, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Ashiya every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 50 min.

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