Himeji Guest House Engakudou Reviews

Traditional Japanese guesthouse from a converted actual house tucked into Himeji's alleyways. Tatami mat rooms upstairs and downstairs, with comfy mats and space heaters. Shower room that requires a brief journey outside and toilets on first floor only. Very peaceful with fast wifi. Easy walk to castle and about twenty minute walk from train station. Be sure to bring clear directions/map though the actual building has a chalk sign outside. Staff speak a little English, also some Cantonese.

Very welcoming atmosphere, kind owner and staff. I enjoyed the last evening with all the talking. When I come to Himeji again, I will definitely stay there again!

This place is the bomb. This is the only guesthouse that I've been to where I literally felt like I was relaxing at home or at my friend's house. The owner of the hostel, Hiroshi, was really chill and really went out of his way to make my experience in Himeji more memorable. He even offered to take me around the city in his car and took me to the fish cake factory up in the mountains. At night, he even set up an okonomiyaki party with the other guests. I definitely recommend this place!!

This was our favourite place of the whole trip, so much character and fun! It's a 20 minute walk from the train station but there are frequent buses that take you very close, and once you're there you're close to the castle and to many other sightseeing areas. There's free wifi and the showers are hot! But the owner and the other guests really made the place that much more enjoyable. The owner showed us all the best places to go and recommended some fantastic eateries, this place was grand.