The location was easy to find and the self-checkin process was clearly communicated and accurate. The rooms were spacious. It was an easy walk from the station and to the castle. We were told the front room might be noisy because it faces the shopping street, but it was quiet mid-week by 9:00 and stayed that way until well into the morning. The bedding was nice and we had the best sleeps of our whole trip. One toilet room was very small but we had rented both rooms and found the other to be comfortable. There were toys and games our kids could use - much appreciated! Our son learned to play Daruma Otoshi and kendama.

This hotel is awesome and the stay in this hotel is one of my best experiences with hotel stays. If the review system allows up to 10 stars, I would rate this hotel with 10 stars. The 5-star rating system couldn't distinguish this excellent hotel from other great hotels. Firstly, the location of this hotel is great. It is right between Himeji Station and Himeji Castle. It is at 8-minute walking distance from Himeji Castle and about 11 minutes away from Himeji Station, and is very close to many restaurants between the Station and the Castle. The staff of the hotel are very friendly and they provide clear instructions for check-in by email and messaging via expedia app. The rooms are super clean and equipped with great amenities. Fridges have free bottled water, and the sweets and snacks are provided as welcome gifts. The whole hotel is well designed, full of Japanese cultural decorations. Japanese style sleeping clothes as well as eye masks and ear plugs are provided. Highly recommend this hotel! I will book this hotel again for sure if I visit Himeji again.