At a glance: 2-star · Since 1985 · 44 rooms
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Nafesa Ng
三遊亭好太郎
若山幾三
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臼井佐穂
For dining, the hotel itself has a restaurant and a cafe, so you can start there. The Japanese restaurant Jurakutei serves seasonal kaiseki, and the Italian Tomato Cafe offers pastas. Nearby, the Ako Castle Ruins and Oishi Shrine are a 5-minute walk away, and the area around them has local eateries. For more options, you can take a short trip to Himeji Station, where you will find many restaurants. The hotel's own dining is the most convenient choice for a meal without going far.
The hotel sits right next to the east side of the Ako Castle Ruins, with the Oishi Shrine just a 5-minute walk away. The nearby coast is a short drive, with Seaside Park and Karasen Sun Beach about 7 minutes by car. The area has a relaxed, historic feel, and the hotel's own Japanese restaurant Jurakutei and Italian Tomato Cafe offer dining on site. For exploring further, the JR Ako Line from Banshu-Ako Station connects you to Himeji and beyond.
From Himeji Station, take the JR Sanyo Line direct train to Banshu-Ako Station, about 35 minutes. From there, the hotel is a short taxi or bus ride away, or you can rent a bicycle near the station. If you are coming from Kansai International Airport, take a bus or train to Himeji Station first, then follow the same route. The hotel is located next to the east side of Ako Castle Ruins, so you can also ask the driver to drop you there.
In the evening, you can dine at the hotel's own Restaurant or Cafe, or walk five minutes to the Ako Castle Ruins and Oishi Shrine, which are atmospheric spots for a stroll after dark. The nearby Seaside Park and Karasen Sun Beach are about seven minutes by car if you want to enjoy the coastal evening air. For a wider choice of evening dining, the area around Himeji Station, about 35 minutes by train, has many restaurants and bars. You could also consider a guided tour of Himeji Castle, though it's a longer trip from here. The hotel's Japanese restaurant Jurakutei offers seasonal kaiseki, and the Italian Tomato Cafe serves pastas, both good options for an evening meal without leaving the hotel.
Ako Royal Hotel is a good base for exploring the coastal Ako area, with the Ako Castle Ruins and Oishi Shrine just a 5-minute walk away. For Himeji's main sights, note that Koko-en Garden and Himeji City Museum of Literature are 29.2 km from the hotel, while Himeji Castle and Ōtemae Park are about 29.4 km away. These are a longer trip, so plan for a train ride on the JR Ako Line to Himeji Station, then a short bus or taxi to the castle area. The hotel's own restaurant and cafe make it easy to start your day before heading out.

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