Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station
3.0-star · Ekimaecho 222 Himejiekimae Daiichi Building 6-8 F Himeji Station
4.1(337 Google reviews)
3.0-star · Ekimaecho 222 Himejiekimae Daiichi Building 6-8 F Himeji Station
4.1(337 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · Since 2018 · 115 rooms
Near: Ōtemae Park · 10 min walk
What guests say about…
Thiha Kyawswar
Response from the property
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for choosing our hotel and for taking the time to share your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you consider us one of the best capsule hotels you have stayed at in Japan. It is great to know that you appreciated our convenient location near Himeji Station, the cleanliness of our shower and toilet facilities, the complimentary extra towels, and our common lounge with free drinks. Your kind words encourage our entire team to continue providing comfortable and welcoming accommodations for all our guests. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Himeji. Warm regards, The Hotel Team
Ainsley Pilongo
Response from the property
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for choosing our hotel for your overnight stay before your trip to Kinosaki Onsen, and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that your first capsule hotel experience was a pleasant one. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated our kind staff, shared amenities, and the comfortable environment during your stay. We are also glad that you found the luggage security features, such as the cable locks provided near the beds, useful for keeping your belongings safe and comfortable throughout your stay. We hope you enjoyed your journey to Kinosaki Onsen, and we would be happy to welcome you again whenever you visit Himeji in the future. Warm regards, The Hotel Team
indiajo
Erinna
Response from the property
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that our luggage storage policy did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologize for any confusion. Please note that our hotel offers complimentary luggage storage **before check-in only**. Unfortunately, we are unable to store luggage after check-out. If the information on the booking website was unclear or misleading, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will review the listing to help prevent future misunderstandings. We value your feedback and will continue working to provide clearer information for our guests. Thank you again for your comments.
Itsu Wakasa
Response from the property
Thank you very much for staying at Tabist Capsule Hotel APODS Himeji Ekimae and for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that wearing slippers made your stay comfortable and peaceful. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the brightness of the shower room. Your feedback is very valuable and will be considered as we continue to improve our facilities. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Himeji.
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Donnie Goh
You are right by Himeji Station, so food is all around. In the station's Piole complex, try Rikimaru for kaisendon, or the Banshu Umaimon-dokoro food hall. A short walk along Ekimaecho leads to iccyoura for casual Japanese meals quantities and Shokusaiya Usagi for set lunches. For a proper dinner, Nihonshu to Kushiage Kura specializes in sake and kushikatsu skewers, and Shusentei Nadakiku Kappa-tei serves hearty teishoku. Each is within an easy stroll from the hotel's entrance.
You are right at Himeji Station's north exit, a one-minute walk from the hotel, so the area is all about convenience. Right outside are shops like Piole Himeji and GRAND FESTA, plus the station's own dining and souvenir spots. The castle grounds are a short stroll away: Otemae Park in 10 minutes, Koko-en Garden and Sannomaru Square in 13, and Himeji Castle in 16. Museums like the Himeji City Museum of Literature and Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History are about a 19-minute walk. The streets around the station are filled with eateries and small shops, ideal for a wander. It's a busy, practical hub with everything you need close at hand.
Take the Shinkansen to JR Himeji Station; from Tokyo it is about 3 hours 4 minutes, from Osaka about 64 minutes on the JR Kobe Line new rapid, or from Hakata about 2 hours 8 minutes. The hotel is a 1-minute walk from the station's north exit, and the address is Ekimaecho 222, Himeji Ekimae Daiichi Building, 6th-8th floors. From Itami Airport, ride the Port Liner to Sannomiya Station, then the JR Sanyo Line new rapid for about 40 minutes to Himeji. You can also reach the hotel by car from the Sanyo Expressway's Sanyo-Himeji-Higashi IC in about 21 minutes, or from the Bypass Himeji South in 5 minutes. Taxis are available at the station's north and south exits.
Your spot by Himeji Station puts you steps from dinner options. Shokusaiya Usagi in the Otemae Building serves Japanese cuisine, and Wagokoro no Daidokoro Emiya offers an evening meal nearby. For a relaxed drink, Nihonshu to Kushiage Kura pairs sake with kushikatsu, and iccyoura is another choice for dinner. After eating, a 16-minute walk brings you to Himeji Castle, which is lit in the evening, and Koko-en Garden is a 13-minute stroll for a quiet end to the day. The station area itself has plenty of shops and cafés to wander through.
Yes, this is an excellent base. You are about a 30-second walk from JR Himeji Station's north exit, with Piole Himeji and GRAND FESTA shops right nearby. The main sights are all within a 10-20 minute walk: Ōtemae Park is 10 minutes, Koko-en Garden and Sannomaru Square are 13 minutes, and Himeji Castle is 16 minutes. The Himeji City Museum of Literature and Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History are a slightly longer 19-minute stroll. For anything farther, the station gives you easy train and bus connections across the city.
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