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A covered outdoor area with multiple tables and chairs, overlooking a river and greenery.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a red door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a green door.

1. Comfort Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi

0.5 km from Kotohira Shrine

Virginia

₹3,769

₹4,146 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story building with a balcony, a large tree in front, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a toilet.

A hotel named 'Hotel Carnaval' with a stone wall entrance, a flag, and a clear sky.

2. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

3.2 km from Kotohira Shrine

Syuto

₹2,907

₹3,234 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a view of the ocean, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and a large wall mural.

A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent 'AO' sign, a stone facade, and a well-lit pathway leading to the building.

3. HOTEL AO - Adults Only

0.5 km from Kotohira Shrine

seiji

₹3,165

₹3,508 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a waiting area with a blue mat, and bicycles parked outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign on the top.

A living room with a grey sofa, beige pillows, and a bookshelf filled with books.

4. Hotel Himeji Hills

2.9 km from Kotohira Shrine

Yoshito

₹3,576

₹4,410 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a prominent tower and a sign reading 'SUNSHINE AOVAMA.'

A row of white laundry machines with digital displays, a wall-mounted sink, and a ventilation system.

A meal with various dishes including a steak, vegetables, and a plate with meat and vegetables.

5. Hotel Sunshine Aoyama

1.8 km from Kotohira Shrine

₹4,747

₹5,257 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass door, a wooden door, and a sign indicating it is part of the Dolfyn Resort Group.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a view of the outside.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden paneling on the right, and a number sign on the left.

6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

Ekimaecho, 5.1 km from Kotohira Shrine

Matthew

₹4,945

₹5,500 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a curtain.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A woman standing in front of an elevator with a control panel displaying floor numbers and buttons.

A high-rise hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

7. Richmond Hotel Himeji

Nounencho, 5 km from Kotohira Shrine

Kamil

₹4,517

₹4,969 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-tiered castle-like structure with traditional architecture, including multiple levels and a stone base.

A grand entrance with a chandelier, a framed picture on the wall, and a marble floor.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, brick walls, and modern chandeliers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV on the wall.

8. Hotel Monterey Himeji

Ekimaecho, 5.2 km from Kotohira Shrine

Paul

₹6,126

₹7,951 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with glass doors.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows providing natural light, and a counter area in the background.

A cinema with a vending machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator labeled "ICE" in a modern lobby.

9. Toyoko Inn Aioi Station Shinkansen

15.5 km from Kotohira Shrine

Sergey

₹5,521

₹6,135 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a stone hot spring, and a view of the outside garden.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a signboard, and a small tree in the foreground.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large window, and a wall mural of a traditional Japanese castle.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, red seating, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

10. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

Toyozawacho, 5.2 km from Kotohira Shrine

YOKO

₹6,392

₹7,102 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a decorative object, and a view of a wooden fence and trees outside.

A traditional Japanese sliding door leading to a garden with a wooden bench.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a bed with a futon.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and sliding doors.

11. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

8.9 km from Kotohira Shrine

Leung

₹27,230

₹30,190 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A serene outdoor pool area with a clear view of mountains in the background, surrounded by trees and a wooden pergola.

A hot spring area with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and a stone basin.

A multi-story building with illuminated windows and a covered outdoor area.

A wooden deck with a hot tub and stone walls, overlooking a forested area.

12. Yumenoian Yuyakekoyake

13 km from Kotohira Shrine

EMIKO

₹27,813

₹30,594 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern restaurant with a curved counter, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a minibar.

13. Hotel Nikko Himeji

Minamiekimaecho, 5.1 km from Kotohira Shrine

Priyan

₹7,840

₹9,486 total

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A clear pool reflecting trees and a sunset sky.

A modern interior with a green sofa, a round table, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic view of mountains and a distant town.

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a building with large windows and a stone facade.

14. Yumenoi

12.9 km from Kotohira Shrine

Akane

₹17,572

₹19,509 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A curved balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water during sunset.

A hot tub with a view of the sea, a glass balustrade, and a wooden shelf with a hammer.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a chair, and a view of the outside.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a body of water with a sunset in the background.

15. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

14.4 km from Kotohira Shrine

Mia

₹9,286

₹11,237 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A tall hotel building with balconies and a clear sky.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, a green wall with plants, and a bar area.

A buffet with various food items and a condiment station.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue seating area, a digital information board, and a plant.

16. HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

Toyozawacho, 5.1 km from Kotohira Shrine

Phillip

₹3,139

₹3,489 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern interior with two white cushioned seating areas facing a wall with a geometric tile pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a city view.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including chairs and a table, and a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

17. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

Watamachi, 5.1 km from Kotohira Shrine

Kate

₹3,486

₹3,883 total

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A row of chairs with wooden legs and a light-colored table, arranged in a room with large windows and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a chair, a small table, a bed, and a window with curtains.

18. Comfort Hotel Himeji

Hojoguchi, 5.4 km from Kotohira Shrine

Nicole

₹4,589

₹5,048 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lobby with marble walls, elevators, and a reception area.

A spacious cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a vending machine, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel entrance with a parking sign, glass doors, and a signboard with Japanese characters.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted clock, and a shelf with amenities.

19. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

Shinobumachi, 4.8 km from Kotohira Shrine

Elias

₹4,748

₹5,281 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hot spring area with rocks and plants, a wooden floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A library with bookshelves, seating areas, and ceiling lights.

A hotel lobby with a large rectangular water feature in the center, a stone wall with a wooden panel, and a sign indicating a 'Loved by Guests Award Winner 2020'.

A spacious lounge area with wicker furniture, a marble table, and a television screen.

20. Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

5.3 km from Kotohira Shrine

JOSUE

₹5,299

₹5,829 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Kotohira Shrine Hotel Reviews

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

10/10 Excellent

"Very new and clean Dormy inn"

Richmond Hotel Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"Superbe hôtel! Très bien situé. Près de la gare. Personnel très courtois et serviable. J’ai adoré mon expérience hôtel à Himeji. Je recommande à 100%"

JR CLEMENT INN HIMEJI

10/10 Excellent

"Location is perfect, and a great price. Luggage assistance at check in and check out is a big help for travelers. The evening reception is an added bonus as is having Totoro across the street."

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the right price for cheap accommodations for solo traveler near himeji station."

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"Tout était parfait de l’accueil au départ."

Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

10/10 Excellent

"It was excellent stay, the location is the best !"

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

8/10 Good

"A very nice hotel close to Himeji station and the castle. The breakfast is very generous and the hotel staff are very attentive. It is impeccably clean. However, the rooms are quite small and there isn’t even space under the bed for any kind of luggage. Bear this in mind if you have a large suitcase (you might be able to store it closed and vertically in the small wardrobe)"

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel in a great location with an excellent and helpful staff. Minutes away and easy walking distance from Himeji Station, the Castle, and a covered shopping arcade with many shops and restaurants. Plus you have easy access to all the stores in and around the train station. Rooms are clean, thoughtfully outfitted and functional."

Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and really Friendly staff, close to the train station and almost on top of the castle and grounds. Rooms were spacious and very clean with all the amenities you could want. Very close the shops, bars, restaurants and sight seeing spots. Well worth considering if your going to Himeji."

Other attractions near Kotohira Shrine

Himeji Science Museum

You can study the exhibits at Himeji Science Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Himeji. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

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Forest Nature Observation

Explore the great outdoors at Forest Nature Observation, a lovely green space in Himeji. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

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Horinji Temple

Horinji Temple is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

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Amidaji Temple

Amidaji Temple is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

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Hachioji Shrine

Hachioji Shrine is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

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Yoshikuni Inari Shrine

Yoshikuni Inari Shrine is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

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Keifukuji Temple

Keifukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the festivals and hot springs in the area.

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Tegarayama Central Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tegarayama Central Park, a lovely green space in Himeji. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kotohira Shrine?

Kotohira Shrine is located in an area of Himeji known for its interesting historical sites. You'll find 48 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kotohira Shrine?

Adjacent to Kotohira Shrine, Comfort Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices within a few miles include Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit and Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji.

How many hotels are there near Kotohira Shrine?

Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Kotohira Shrine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kotohira Shrine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kotohira Shrine.

What can I see and do near Kotohira Shrine?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Himeji City Museum of Literature, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History or Himeji City Museum of Art. Himeji Castle, Shomyoji Temple and Amidaji Temple are some of the local landmarks to explore. Enjoy the outdoors at Koko-en Garden, Otemae Park or Tegarayama Central Park.

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Our top choices for Kotohira Shrine hotels

1. Comfort Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi

2. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

3. HOTEL AO - Adults Only

4. Hotel Himeji Hills

5. Hotel Sunshine Aoyama

6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

7. Richmond Hotel Himeji

8. Hotel Monterey Himeji

9. Toyoko Inn Aioi Station Shinkansen

10. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

11. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

12. Yumenoian Yuyakekoyake

13. Hotel Nikko Himeji

14. Yumenoi

15. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

16. HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

17. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

18. Comfort Hotel Himeji

19. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

20. Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

Top Kotohira Shrine Hotel Reviews

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

Richmond Hotel Himeji

JR CLEMENT INN HIMEJI

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

Other attractions near Kotohira Shrine

Himeji Science Museum

Forest Nature Observation

Horinji Temple

Amidaji Temple

Hachioji Shrine

Yoshikuni Inari Shrine

Keifukuji Temple

Tegarayama Central Park

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