There are 4 ways to get from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle by subway, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Kenchomae(Hyogo) to Shin-Kobe Station[143418] Kobe City Subway Seishin-Yamate / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to HimejiNozomi / ...
1h 2m¥2,906–4,618Drive 56.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle56.7 km
1h 3m¥965–1,393Train
- Take the train from Kōbe to HimejiA: Special Rapid Service
1h 16m¥2,100–3,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle56.7 km
1h 3m¥21,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle is to subway and train which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kōbe and arriving at Himeji. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel and Himeji Castle is 59 km. The road distance is 56.7 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle, including transfers.
Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Kobe City Subway, depart from Kenchomae(Hyogo) station.
Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Kobe City Subway, arrive at Shin-Kobe Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle is 57 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel to Himeji Castle.
There are 91+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.
What companies run services between Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kōbe to Himeji every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 42 min. Japan Railways Limited Express also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- city.kobe.lg.jp
Subway from Kenchomae(Hyogo) to Shin-Kobe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–220
- Schedules at
- city.kobe.lg.jp
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–4,400
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥2,700–3,700
- Reserved seat
- ¥3,500–4,400
- Green seat
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kōbe to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kōbe to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,200
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,800–3,200
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Green Seat
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–25,000
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide