BESSO SHIROMAE - Six minutes from Himeji Castle. Sleep inside the story.

Concept

A samurai legacy,
two rooms only.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the peasant who rose to unify Japan,
and Kuroda Kanbei, his brilliant strategist.
In a quiet lane below the castle they both once walked,
a renovated house holds just two rooms — and one night inside their story.

— 01 —

Stay

Hideyoshi or Kanbei —
sleep inside the lord you choose.

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— 02 —

Transform

Downstairs at Yumeorikan,
become a lord, a princess, a ninja.

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— 03 —

Walk

Still in costume,
walk six minutes to the castle.

Location

At the castle's feet, a quiet lane.

One turn off Himeji's main street and the noise falls away. Six minutes on foot from the World Heritage castle, yet wrapped in stillness once night comes.

— Walk to Himeji Castle —

6min

6 minutes on foot to Himeji Castle

More than 1.5 million visitors in FY2024,
35.8% of them from overseas.
A World Heritage Site, right on your doorstep.

— JR Station —

10min

10 minutes on foot from Himeji Station

— Privacy —

Stillness
off the lane

Downtown convenience by day, quiet by night.

— Map — 68 Honmachi — off Himekoji lane

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Rooms

Two lords, two nights.

A quiet evening of conversation for two belongs to Kanbei; a lively night for four belongs to Hideyoshi. Two characters, two spaces — and the story begins the moment you choose.

官兵衛 KANBEI

— Floor Plan / 1F — Kanbei floor plan

— Floor 1 / 2 Guests —

Kanbei

— Kanbei —

The strategist's calm, an evening of talk.

Kuroda Kanbei was the strategist who read the warring age better than anyone — a man of quiet intellect. This ground-floor room keeps to muted tones, made for two adults and a long, unhurried conversation. Two single beds, with a shower, toilet and washbasin: compact and thoughtfully equipped.

CAPACITY2 guests

AREA16.5㎡

BEDSingle × 2

BATHShower

Per night ¥18,700〜37,400 (2 guests)

秀吉 HIDEYOSHI

— Floor Plan / 2F — Hideyoshi floor plan

— Floor 2 / 4 Guests —

Hideyoshi

— Hideyoshi —

The ruler's splendour, a night for company.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose from nothing to rule all Japan, and lived with a flair to match. This upper-floor room pairs a tatami washitsu with a generous bedroom and a full bathtub — a base for four family members or friends to spread out and enjoy themselves. A vanity, cloakroom and refrigerator complete the comforts.

CAPACITY4 guests

AREA42.0㎡

BEDSemi-double × 2 +
single futon × 2

BATHBathroom with tub

SPACETatami room

EXTRACloakroom & vanity

Per night ¥31,900〜63,800 (4 guests)

Amenities

Everything you need, already here.

wifi Wi-Fi

tv Television

ac_unit Air conditioning

kitchen Refrigerator

coffee_maker Electric kettle

dry Hair dryer

water_drop Water dispenser Shared area

bathtub Bathroom with tub Hideyoshi only

wc Washlet toilet

spa Amenities & towels Shampoo, soap and more

Experience

Stay, transform, walk out.

On the ground floor of the same building is Yumeorikan, a period-costume studio. Lord, princess, ninja, townsfolk, samurai — choose your robes, then walk the six minutes to Himeji Castle just as you are.

— 01 —

Stay

Check in to Hideyoshi
or to Kanbei

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— 02 —

Transform

Dress as a samurai lord
downstairs at YumeorikanAdults from ¥2,200 ／ 30 min

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— 03 —

Walk

Still in costume,
stroll to Himeji Castle6 min on foot

More about Yumeorikan　→

Surroundings

Dining and sights, in the heart of the castle town.

Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden and the downtown quarter are all within walking distance — as are the festivals and illuminations that fill the year.

— UNESCO World Heritage —

Himeji Castle

6 min on foot / Main keep, Nishinomaru garden, Kokoen Garden

— Spring —

Cherry Blossom Festival

Late March to early April, with evening illuminations

— Festival —

Himeji Castle Festival

Late May, the city's own celebration

— Summer —

Himeji Yukata Festival

Late June, running until 21:00

— Autumn —

Banshu Autumn Festivals

Mid-October, including the Nada Fighting Festival

Dining

Castle-town cooking, a short walk away.

From long-established kitchens serving Himeji's specialities and local produce to bars that surprise even seasoned travellers. Make BESSO SHIROMAE your base for an evening spent tasting the castle town.

— Local Specialty —

[ Restaurant Name ]

Anago — Himeji's famed conger eel

A long-standing house serving Seto Inland Sea conger eel, Himeji's signature dish. Loved by locals and travellers alike.

5 min on footAnago & Japanese

— Soba —

[ Restaurant Name ]

Hand-cut soba

A hideaway soba shop tucked into the castle town. Casual at lunch; at night, paired with local sake.

4 min on footSoba & local sake

— Yakitori —

[ Restaurant Name ]

Charcoal-grilled yakitori

A back-lane favourite among locals, grilling over charcoal. Sit at the counter and watch the work up close.

7 min on footYakitori & izakaya

— Bar —

[ Restaurant Name ]

Authentic cocktail bar

One of Himeji's finest cocktail bars — the right place to close the evening with a single well-made drink.

6 min on footBar

— Cafe & Sweets —

[ Restaurant Name ]

Cafe & sweets

For morning coffee or a pause between walks. Some seats look out towards the castle.

5 min on footCafe

— French —

[ Restaurant Name ]

French, local ingredients

Course menus built on Harima produce. A fitting choice for an anniversary or a special night.

8 min on footFrench, course menu

※ The listings above are placeholders. Actual restaurants will be added in due course.

Pricing

Rates & availability.

Rates vary by season.
Please check each booking site for current availability and exact pricing.

Kanbei

— KANBEI / 1F / 2 Guests —

— Per Night —

¥18,700〜

Hideyoshi

— HIDEYOSHI / 2F / 4 Guests —

— Per Night —

¥31,900〜

Check on the booking site　→

Reservation

Book your stay.

Reserve directly through our official site.
Availability and rates are updated in real time.

Book on the official site →

— Official Booking —

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 19:00 and check-out is at 11:00 the following morning. You check yourself in on the tablet in the shared lobby, and smart locks mean there are no keys to hand over.

Is there parking?

We have no dedicated parking. If you are arriving by car, please use one of the nearby pay car parks; we will send details of convenient options around Himeji Station in advance.

How do I book the samurai experience at Yumeorikan?

Please book directly with Yumeorikan, the period-costume studio on the ground floor of the same building. Guests of BESSO SHIROMAE receive a special discount, and full details are also shown on the check-in tablet.

Can we stay with children?

Hideyoshi on the second floor sleeps four and includes a tatami room, making it ideal for families. Please note that towels are not provided for infants sharing a bed, so do bring your own.

Is there language support?

This site is available in four languages — Japanese, English, Korean and Traditional Chinese — selectable from the language switch at the top right of the screen. The check-in tablet is multilingual as well.

What is the cancellation policy?

The cancellation policy of the booking site you reserved through applies. Please note that it is strictly enforced on peak dates such as the cherry blossom season and the autumn festivals.

Access

Getting here.

ADDRESS: 68-1153 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo
off Himekoji lane
BY TRAIN: 10 min on foot from the north exit of JR Himeji Station
FROM CASTLE: 6 min on foot from Himeji Castle
CHECK-IN: 15:00 〜 19:00 (self check-in)
CHECK-OUT: 11:00 the next morning
PARKING: None (please use the nearby pay car parks)

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Hideyoshi's night, or Kanbei's?

A samurai legacy,two rooms only.

At the castle's feet, a quiet lane.

Two lords, two nights.

Kanbei

Hideyoshi

Everything you need, already here.

Stay, transform, walk out.

Dining and sights, in the heart of the castle town.

Castle-town cooking, a short walk away.

Rates & availability.

Book your stay.

Frequently asked questions.

Getting here.

Hideyoshi's night,
or Kanbei's?

A samurai legacy,
two rooms only.