Located within 1.2 km of Himeji Castle and 33 km of Omiya Hachiman Shrine, Himeji 588 Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Himeji. The property is situated 33 km from Miki History Museum, 33 km from Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum and 33 km from Miki Municipal Hardware Museum. Jyogon-ji Temple is 35 km away and Jigen-ji Temple is 36 km from the guest house. At the guest house, every unit includes a tatami. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. The units include bed linen. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. The Ruins of Miki Castle is 34 km from the guest house, while Shonyu-ji Temple is 34 km away. Kobe Airport is 66 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Himeji

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    Australia Australia
    Between station and castle. Easy to find. Good value.
  • Cody
    Australia Australia
    Super cozy and home-like guesthouse. The dorm beds were spacious enough and very comfortable, and the location really can’t be beat!
  • Vxbd
    Italy Italy
    The hostel is very cozy, clean and the location is perfect ,close ti Himeji station and to the castle.The house is japanese style and I liked it.And the staff is so friendly and kind .
  • Nils
    France France
    The place is on the way of the Castle when you arrive from the Train station. So it's really easy to find. The people were really nice, and we had no problems with our luggages.
  • Kayley
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It is a very cozy and simple hostel. The facilities were clean and the bed was big, with a curtain for privacy. It is a 5min walk to the gates of the Himeji castle and shops and restaurants are nearby. The host was very friendly, though strict...
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location perfect for a stopover to visit the castle being directly on route between station & castle. A bonus is that if raining route from station is roofed. We booked the private room which is great for a couple. Big range of places to eat nearby.
  • Christina
    Japan Japan
    Staff was truly incredible and they went out of their way to make the experience welcoming, accommodating, and friendly. I was only staying for a night to go see Himeji castle and I ended up going with new friends I made at the hostel. Strongly...
  • Ferran
    Spain Spain
    The host was super friendly and helped us find places to eat
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, halfway between the station and the castle. Appreciated the local recommendations from the very friendly and accommodating host.
  • Louise
    France France
    Little japanese traditional house where you can sleep on futons. The host Roxy was very warm and friendly. It felt very authentic and we had a lovely time there. Totally recommend!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Himeji 588 Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Himeji 588 Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Paying at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A deposit may be required for reservations where guests are staying multiple consecutive nights. The property will contact guests after booking. Guests must make the payment within the instructed date or guest reservations may be cancelled. When booking for either 2 consecutive nights/4 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The property will contact you for payment instructions after the booking is made.

Please be advised that the property is closed from 10:00 until 16:00 daily for cleaning.

Reception is open between the following hours: 08:00-10:00, 16:00-21:00.

A surcharge of 1,500 JPY per hour, per group applies for arrivals after check-in hours. Late check-in is available until 22:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. If there is no notice of late check-in by 21:00, the reservation will be considered as a no-show.

Please note, the common lounge is available until 23:00.

Shower is available from 16:00-24:00/ 07:00-09:45 only. not in daytime.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Himeji 588 Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 姫保70059168