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A hallway leading to a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A room with tatami flooring, a television on a white stand, and a table with documents and a remote control.

A staircase with wooden steps and white walls.

A modern building entrance with a sign reading "Shironoshita Guesthouse" and Japanese text below.

1. Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel

Kooderamachi, 2.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Anne-Sofie

￥7,360

￥8,160 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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 room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a built-in TV, and a wardrobe.

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

Ekimaecho, 3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Matthew

￥8,113

￥8,924 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A grand entrance with a chandelier, a framed picture on the wall, and a marble floor.

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.

3. Hotel Monterey Himeji

Ekimaecho, 3.2 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Vincent

￥9,954

￥12,920 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern lounge area with large windows offering a night view of a cityscape and a pool.

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

4. SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI

1.7 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Ashley

￥20,936

￥23,318 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel entrance with a parking sign, glass doors, and a signboard with Japanese characters.

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

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

5. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

Shinobumachi, 3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Elias

￥8,078

￥8,966 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 staircase, and a modern design.

6. Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station

Ekimaecho, 3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

David

￥7,504

￥8,311 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

7. Hotel Claire Higasa

Junishomaecho, 3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

TORU

￥10,397

￥11,515 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.

8. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

Watamachi, 2.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Kate

￥4,747

￥5,287 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

9. Comfort Hotel Himeji

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

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

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

10. Himeji 588 Guesthouse – Hostel

Honmachi, 2.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Gabriel

￥6,612

￥8,000 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent APA HOTEL sign.

11. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andy

￥4,945

￥5,545 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on each floor.

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

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

12. HOTEL LiVEMAX Himeji Ekimae

Minamimachi, 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

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

13. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

2.9 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Syuto

￥5,219

￥5,763 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a red carpet, and a visible car parked outside.

14. Abest Himeji

Junishomaecho, 3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

￥5,607

￥6,192 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A wooden bathtub with a stone wall and a window.

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.

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

Nounencho, 3.7 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Kamil

￥7,021

￥7,885 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a stone hot spring, and a view of the outside garden.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a signboard, and a small tree in the foreground.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, red seating, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a window with curtains.

17. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

Toyozawacho, 3.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

YOKO

￥10,454

￥11,499 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 table, a sofa, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese sliding door leading to a garden with a wooden bench.

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

18. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

14.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Leung

￥40,579

￥44,684 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A clear pool reflecting trees and a sunset sky.

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

A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic view of mountains and a distant town.

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

19. Yumenoi

11.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Akane

￥28,336

￥31,170 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

20. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

19.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Mia

￥17,107

￥20,700 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Sonoda Racecourse

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Monterey Himeji	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI	9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi	8.6 Excellent 683 reviews	View

Top Sonoda Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

10/10 Excellent

"I like the free public bath on 12/F a lot. First of all it is open throughout the night, for a night owl who like to walk around the city until late, I can go enjoy the public bath at 1am or 4am is great. I can check whether the public bath is crowded or not on the tv in my room so convenient ! Laundry machine is free ! Dryer costs ¥100 for 20mins. Free popsicles after public bath, free soba noodle every evening, free bottle of water in my fridge. Will definitely stay here again !"

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."

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?

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What can I see and do near Sonoda Racecourse?

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

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Our top choices for Sonoda Racecourse hotels

1. Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

3. Hotel Monterey Himeji

4. SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI

5. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

6. Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station

7. Hotel Claire Higasa

8. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

9. Comfort Hotel Himeji

10. Himeji 588 Guesthouse – Hostel

11. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

12. HOTEL LiVEMAX Himeji Ekimae

13. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

14. Abest Himeji

15. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

16. Richmond Hotel Himeji

17. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

18. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

19. Yumenoi

20. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

Compare popular hotels close to Sonoda Racecourse

Top Sonoda Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

Daiwa Roynet Hotel 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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