APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita  

In central Himeji, a short stroll from shrines and a quick drive to Himeji Castle. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita sits minutes from Shimmei Shrine, Osakabe Shrine, Akajika Shrine and Egret Himeji — a handy base for castle runs and shrine hopping.

168 compact, air-conditioned rooms with LED TVs, refrigerators, coffee/tea makers and premium bedding. Private bathrooms include deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries; rooms come with slippers and first-run movies depending on category.

On-site Gin-Yuba restaurant with buffet breakfast (fee), a massage room and a doctor on call. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, vending machines, elevator access, laundry and dry-cleaning, safe-deposit boxes and limited self parking (about 30 spaces). Wake up minutes from Himeji Castle and nearby temples.

Express check-in and check-out, laundry/dry-cleaning services and a front-desk safe make short business stays easy. Complimentary wired and wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.

Gin-Yuba serves hotel guests and offers a daily buffet breakfast from 6:30–9:30 for a fee — a convenient start before exploring Himeji’s sights.