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A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass door, a wooden door, and a sign indicating it is part of the Dolfyn Resort Group.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a view of the outside.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden paneling on the right, and a number sign on the left.

1. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Matthew

￥8,087

￥8,976 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A multi-tiered castle-like structure with traditional architecture, including multiple levels and a stone base.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, large windows, and a well-lit interior.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, brick walls, and modern chandeliers.

2. Hotel Monterey Himeji

3.2 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Vincent

￥9,955

￥12,921 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern outdoor swimming pool with a city view at night.

A modern interior with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night.

A corner of a room with a view of a cityscape at night.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

3. SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI

1.7 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Ashley

￥23,262

￥25,909 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern lobby with marble walls, elevators, and a reception area.

A spacious cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a vending machine, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted clock, and a shelf with amenities.

A hotel hallway with carpeted flooring, white walls, and doors on both sides.

4. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Elias

￥7,989

￥8,877 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern, well-lit office space with long tables, chairs, and a reception area with a wooden counter and plants.

A modern conference room with wooden tables, cushioned seating, and large windows with blinds.

A modern conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas.

A hotel corridor with lockers, a changing room, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

5. Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station

3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

David

￥7,504

￥8,311 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside through a window.

A restaurant interior with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a counter with a cash register, and a large window with a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea sets, and shoji screens.

A bathroom with a large window, a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

6. Hotel Claire Higasa

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

TORU

￥10,286

￥11,404 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern interior with two white cushioned seating areas facing a wall with a geometric tile pattern.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including chairs and a table, and a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden wall, a sign reading 'KOKO HOTEL,' and a tiled floor.

7. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

2.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Hugh

￥4,747

￥5,287 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a chair, a small table, a bed, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign on the top and a visible entrance.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a van parked in front.

8. Comfort Hotel Himeji

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andrew

￥6,909

￥7,600 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a tiger plush toy, and a traditional Asian mural.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, low wooden tables, and woven furniture.

A room with a traditional sliding door featuring a nature-themed design, a standing lamp, and a wooden staircase.

A room with traditional Japanese-style tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a large tiger head sculpture.

9. Himeji 588 Guesthouse – Hostel

2.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Gabriel

￥6,612

￥8,000 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned wall.

A modern elevator interior with a patterned wall, a marble floor, and a digital display.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a prominent 'APA HOTEL' sign, and a digital display board with information.

10. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andy

￥4,945

￥5,545 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a television.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, doors on both sides, and a number 901 on the right door.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and a fire extinguisher.

A hotel room with two beds, a door, and a patterned wall.

11. HOTEL LiVEMAX Himeji Ekimae

3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Troy

￥5,659

￥6,303 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story building with a balcony, a large tree in front, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel named 'Hotel Carnaval' with a stone wall entrance, a flag, and a clear sky.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a toilet.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a ceiling light.

12. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

2.9 km from Sonoda Racecourse

MAYUMI

￥5,327

￥5,871 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A wooden deck overlooking a pond with a waterfall and autumn-colored foliage.

A gazebo in a snowy park with a traditional building in the background.

A traditional Japanese gate with vertical slats and a lit lantern on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden ceiling beams, a traditional-style window, and a ceiling light fixture.

13. WholeHouse　Himeji

2.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Frank

￥27,098

￥38,750 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, large windows, and a visible entrance.

A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, toilet, and a mirror.

14. Abest Himeji

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

￥6,542

￥7,196 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sofa.

A wooden room with a large window, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled wall.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate and a signboard.

A rustic interior with wooden beams, tables with menus, and a bar area.

15. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

12.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andrew

￥22,200

￥24,420 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a curtain.

A spacious, modern dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A woman standing in front of an elevator with a control panel displaying floor numbers and buttons.

A high-rise hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

16. Richmond Hotel Himeji

3.7 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Kamil

￥7,591

￥8,455 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern reception area with a central desk, bar stools, and a sofa.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, multiple sinks, and wooden lockers.

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows providing natural light.

17. Tabino Hotel Kakogawa Befu Station

19.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Wai Yan Cindy

￥11,498

￥12,648 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a decorative object, and a view of a wooden fence and trees outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a bed with a futon.

A modern bathroom with wooden paneling, a small wooden stool, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and sliding doors.

18. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

14.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Leung

￥41,045

￥45,150 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A curved balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water during sunset.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a chair, and a view of the outside.

A hot tub with a view of the sea, a glass balustrade, and a wooden shelf with a hammer.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

19. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

19.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Mia

￥17,273

￥21,091 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A clear pool reflecting trees and a sunset sky.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a covered outdoor area.

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a building with large windows and a stone facade.

A modern interior with a green sofa, a round table, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

20. Yumenoi

11.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Akane

￥28,802

￥31,982 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Sonoda Racecourse

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Hotel Monterey Himeji	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI	9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi	8.6 Excellent 678 reviews	View
Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station	8.6 Excellent 197 reviews	View

Top Sonoda Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

8/10 Good

"A very nice hotel close to Himeji station and the castle. The breakfast is very generous and the hotel staff are very attentive. It is impeccably clean. However, the rooms are quite small and there isn’t even space under the bed for any kind of luggage. Bear this in mind if you have a large suitcase (you might be able to store it closed and vertically in the small wardrobe)"

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"All staff were superb. So polite, friendly and helpful from holding my luggage upon early arrival, check in, breakfast & check out. Excellent buffet breakfast. Spacious clean room & bathroom."

Hotel Monterey Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"nice place."

Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

10/10 Excellent

"Really close to Himeji Station. You could see it as you exit the Bullet Train so no guessing if you can get there."

Richmond Hotel Himeji

8/10 Good

"初めての宿泊でアメニティがたくさんあり、大変助かった。事前に分かっていれば持ち物が少なくって良かったと思う。"

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel in a great location with an excellent and helpful staff. Minutes away and easy walking distance from Himeji Station, the Castle, and a covered shopping arcade with many shops and restaurants. Plus you have easy access to all the stores in and around the train station. Rooms are clean, thoughtfully outfitted and functional."

Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and really Friendly staff, close to the train station and almost on top of the castle and grounds. Rooms were spacious and very clean with all the amenities you could want. Very close the shops, bars, restaurants and sight seeing spots. Well worth considering if your going to Himeji."

Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit

8/10 Good

"Clean and enjoyable for all activities"

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

10/10 Excellent

"The bath in the room was a surprise and we enjoyed it. It is a hidden gem in the area especially for the price we paid. Definitely we will stay here again. The 2-bed room we stayed was roomy and with a good view. Very satisfied with the view. Only thing the hotel does not offer is breakfast. But it could be easily arrange in the area close by."

Other attractions near Sonoda Racecourse

Buttonji Temple

Buttonji Temple is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

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Entokuji Temple

Entokuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

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Kuwabara Shrine

Kuwabara Shrine is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

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Renchoji Temple

Renchoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

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Shoganji Temple

After visiting Shoganji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Himeji. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

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Takamatsu Temple

Takamatsu Temple is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

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Saeki Shrine

Saeki Shrine is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

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Shichiku Inari Shrine

Shichiku Inari Shrine is just one of the places to see in Himeji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sonoda Racecourse?

Sonoda Racecourse is located in an area of Himeji known for its interesting historical sites. You'll find 48 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sonoda Racecourse?

Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Sonoda Racecourse. Other good choices within a few miles include Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji and Hotel Monterey Himeji.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Sonoda Racecourse?

Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sonoda Racecourse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sonoda Racecourse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Sonoda Racecourse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sonoda Racecourse?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Sonoda Racecourse, click here.

What can I see and do near Sonoda Racecourse?

You'll want to browse the collections at Himeji City Museum of Art, Himeji City Museum of Literature, and Japan Toy Museum. Sights like Himeji Castle, Obara Family House, and Fudoin Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Koko-en Garden, Otemae Park, and Shomyoji Temple.

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Our top choices for Sonoda Racecourse hotels

1. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

2. Hotel Monterey Himeji

3. SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI

4. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

5. Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station

6. Hotel Claire Higasa

7. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

8. Comfort Hotel Himeji

9. Himeji 588 Guesthouse – Hostel

10. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

11. HOTEL LiVEMAX Himeji Ekimae

12. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

13. WholeHouse Himeji

14. Abest Himeji

15. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

16. Richmond Hotel Himeji

17. Tabino Hotel Kakogawa Befu Station

18. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

19. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

20. Yumenoi

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Top Sonoda Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

Hotel Monterey Himeji

Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

Richmond Hotel Himeji

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

Other attractions near Sonoda Racecourse

Buttonji Temple

Entokuji Temple

Kuwabara Shrine

Renchoji Temple

Shoganji Temple

Takamatsu Temple

Saeki Shrine

Shichiku Inari Shrine

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