About

Only 10 minutes walk from station, 5 minutes to Himeji Caslte!!!
Welcome to Himeji 588 Guesthouse, as your second home in Himeji.

Located on a traditional Japanese shotengai (shopping arcade), the Himeji 588 Guesthouse situates visitors in the heart of Himeji City's historical district, and is only steps away from local shopping and restaurants faring traditional regional cuisine.
Our guest house is quaint with an at-home charm that you will love.

Check in time: 16:00-21:00
Check out time: anytime till 10:00am

* late check in after 21:00 need extra charge JPY1,500/per hour/per group. but latest check in is until 22:00 even with extra charge.
(based on the staff availabitly so please ask us in advance)
* For the late check in, we need advanced notice because reception close 21:00.
* late check in charge will occur even it is caused by traffic jam / train delay.

:Rooms:
Guest rooms
Mix/Female separated dormitory ( bunk bed style)
Private room(tatami/futon style)

Facilites
No elevator( 2nd story house)
*toilets/shower room is at 1st floor.
All rooms are No smoking( we ask guest to smoke outside sofa of the guesthouse.)
＊ Free to use kettile, Micowave. But cannot use kitchen.

Payment
Please prepare for the CASH for the payment upon arrival. We DO NOT accept credit card. .

The Himeji 588 Guesthouse is a newly renovated 65-year old townhouse.
Please take a note that our building is old wooden house, has no enough sound
Proof.

Curfew:
No curfew after check-in.
But need to check in before 21:00. (reception will close at 21:00)
No check in after 21:00.

Passport/ID
A physical passport or phisical goverment issued-ID (if you live in japan) is mandatory to check in. Failiure to present
proper identification will result in denial of check-in.

Child/Baby accompany
Basically we cannot accept the kids below 8years old but we may accept depend on the seasonality.
In case you want to stay with child/ baby, please ask us in advance.
Thank you.

Group booking
We ask the the deposit for group more than 4 person/ more than 2 nights.

Long term stay
We accept the long-term stay, but the cancellation policy may different.
Any guests how stay more than 4 nights, please ask in advance.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 10:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Internet access
Bar
Cafe
Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
Washing Machine
Hot Showers

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Reviews

9.4Superb(472)

Value for Money
10.0
Security
10.0
Atmosphere
8.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Staff
10.0
Location
10.0
Facilities
8.0

Summary of traveller reviews

Himeji 588 Guesthouse in Himeji offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, perfect for solo travellers and couples. Guests praise the excellent location, close to the castle and shopping streets, and the helpful, welcoming staff. The private rooms are comfortable, and the dorms offer personal space. Some guests noted restrictions on facilities during certain hours and a limited number of toilets.

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Stayed in May 2026

9.4

Debie

Couple, 41+, England

The private room was comfortable and because we were staying two nights we were able to airdry our washing, rather than pay for tumble drying. The facilities were as described, however the shower and washing machine were restricted, in as much as they were out of action between 9.45 and 1600. The owners recommendations for the castle visit and cafe Non non, were excellent, we got some lovely pictures and had two delicious breakfasts, almond bread is a sensation.

Stayed in Dec 2025

9.7

sabine

Female, 41+, Canada

It was all good.

Stayed in Nov 2025

Spencer

Male, 25-30, USA

Nice place overall, had traditional vibes to the building. I believe it was owner was on site and she was very open to answering questions, giving suggestions, and overall super friendly. I’d stay there again. My only issue was one toilet for the entire hostel was inconvenient, but it was small enough and not very busy in off season.

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