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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 Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple windows.

1. Comfort Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi

0.5 km from Kotohira Shrine

Virginia

P2,546

P2,800 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table with drinks, a bed, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

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.

2. HOTEL AO - Adults Only

0.5 km from Kotohira Shrine

seiji

P2,221

P2,443 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a ceiling light.

3. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

3.2 km from Kotohira Shrine

MAYUMI

P2,114

P2,326 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a computer and papers, and a window with white curtains.

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

ヨシタカ

P2,186

P2,645 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A table with various dishes, a glass of milk, and a cup of coffee.

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

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

5. Hotel Sunshine Aoyama

1.8 km from Kotohira Shrine

P3,142

P3,480 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a built-in TV, and a wardrobe.

6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

5.1 km from Kotohira Shrine

Matthew

P3,216

P3,537 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

7. Hotel Monterey Himeji

5.2 km from Kotohira Shrine

Vincent

P3,407

P4,422 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sofa.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate and a signboard.

A rustic interior with wooden beams, tables with menus, and a bar area.

A wooden room with a large window, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled wall.

8. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

16.6 km from Kotohira Shrine

Andrew

P8,634

P9,498 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television displaying a scenic wallpaper.

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

9. Toyoko Inn Aioi Station Shinkansen

15.5 km from Kotohira Shrine

Sergey

P3,970

P4,368 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 modern bathroom with wooden paneling, a small wooden stool, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

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

10. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

8.9 km from Kotohira Shrine

Leung

P19,156

P21,072 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

11. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

14.4 km from Kotohira Shrine

Mia

P5,703

P6,900 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A clear pool reflecting trees and a sunset sky.

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

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

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

12. Yumenoi

12.9 km from Kotohira Shrine

sawako

P10,310

P11,341 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

13. Richmond Hotel Himeji

5 km from Kotohira Shrine

Kamil

P2,801

P3,082 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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.

14. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

5.2 km from Kotohira Shrine

YOKO

P3,889

P4,278 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

15. Hotel Nikko Himeji

5.1 km from Kotohira Shrine

Chuen-Xi

P2,920

P3,533 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hallway leading to a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A modern building entrance with a sign reading "Shironoshita Guesthouse" and Japanese text below.

A room with tatami mats, a TV on a white stand, and neatly stacked bedding.

A room with tatami flooring, a television on a white stand, and a table with documents and a remote control.

16. Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel

5.8 km from Kotohira Shrine

Anne-Sofie

P3,111

P3,423 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A hot tub with water and flower petals, surrounded by wooden decking and a glass door leading to an outdoor area with a wooden table and chairs.

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

17. Yumenoian Yuyakekoyake

13 km from Kotohira Shrine

EMIKO

P14,935

P16,428 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A reception desk with a sign reading "JR CLEMENT INN" and a modern interior design.

A storage room with shelves containing various items, including bags and a vending machine.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot in front.

A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee machine, microwave, and a wooden counter.

18. JR CLEMENT INN HIMEJI

5.3 km from Kotohira Shrine

yolanda

P3,592

P3,951 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A hotel hallway with carpeted flooring, white walls, and doors on both sides.

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

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

19. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

4.8 km from Kotohira Shrine

Elias

P3,453

P3,798 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 modern reception area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a decorative wall with a floral pattern.

20. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

5.1 km from Kotohira Shrine

Hugh

P1,982

P2,180 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Top Kotohira Shrine Hotel Reviews

Hotel Monterey Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"nice place."

Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

10/10 Excellent

"Really close to Himeji Station. You could see it as you exit the Bullet Train so no guessing if you can get there."

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

10/10 Excellent

"Everything Excellant!! Recommendable."

Richmond Hotel Himeji

8/10 Good

"初めての宿泊でアメニティがたくさんあり、大変助かった。事前に分かっていれば持ち物が少なくって良かったと思う。"

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"Nice Good hotel Enjoyed"

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."

Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit

8/10 Good

"Clean and enjoyable for all activities"

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

10/10 Excellent

"The bath in the room was a surprise and we enjoyed it. It is a hidden gem in the area especially for the price we paid. Definitely we will stay here again. The 2-bed room we stayed was roomy and with a good view. Very satisfied with the view. Only thing the hotel does not offer is breakfast. But it could be easily arrange in the area close by."

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 travels 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 41 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is HOTEL AO - Adults Only, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kotohira Shrine?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to 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, Himeji City Museum of Art, or Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History. Himeji Castle, Mori Family Residence, and Fudoin Temple are some of the local landmarks to explore. Enjoy the outdoors at Koko-en Garden, Otemae Park, or Forest Nature Observation.

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Our top choices for Kotohira Shrine hotels

1. Comfort Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi

2. HOTEL AO - Adults Only

3. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

4. Hotel Himeji Hills

5. Hotel Sunshine Aoyama

6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

7. Hotel Monterey Himeji

8. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

9. Toyoko Inn Aioi Station Shinkansen

10. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

11. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

12. Yumenoi

13. Richmond Hotel Himeji

14. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

15. Hotel Nikko Himeji

16. Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel

17. Yumenoian Yuyakekoyake

18. JR CLEMENT INN HIMEJI

19. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

20. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

Top Kotohira Shrine Hotel Reviews

Hotel Monterey Himeji

Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

Richmond Hotel Himeji

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

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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