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

A room with tatami mats, a TV on a white stand, and neatly stacked bedding.

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

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

1. Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel

2.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Anne-Sofie

￥7,200

￥8,000 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Matthew

￥7,645

￥8,504 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

3. Hotel Monterey Himeji

3.2 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Yasuko

￥10,400

￥13,499 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

4. SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI

1.7 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Ashley

￥21,412

￥23,848 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

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

5. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Elias

￥8,113

￥9,001 total

Aug 23 - Aug 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 hotel corridor with lockers, a staircase, and a modern design.

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

6. Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station

3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

David

￥9,744

￥10,851 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

A modern bathroom with two sinks, mirrors, and a towel rack.

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.

7. Hotel Claire Higasa

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

TADAO

￥9,594

￥10,660 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A modern reception area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a decorative wall with a floral pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a city view.

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

8. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

2.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Hugh

￥5,284

￥5,812 total

Aug 23 - Aug 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 facade, a covered entrance, and a white van parked in front.

9. Comfort Hotel Himeji

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andrew

￥6,909

￥7,600 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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

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

10. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andy

￥4,467

￥5,509 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

11. HOTEL LiVEMAX Himeji Ekimae

3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Troy

￥5,403

￥6,018 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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.

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

12. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

2.9 km from Sonoda Racecourse

MAYUMI

￥4,721

￥5,210 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A room with a wooden floor, a central raised platform, and black mats arranged around it.

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

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

13. WholeHouse　Himeji

2.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Frank

￥32,708

￥44,974 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 wooden bathtub with a stone wall and a window.

14. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

12.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andrew

￥20,182

￥22,200 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

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

15. Richmond Hotel Himeji

3.7 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Kamil

￥7,536

￥8,394 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

A tall, modern hotel building with a prominent sign at the top.

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

16. Tabino Hotel Kakogawa Befu Station

19.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Wai Yan Cindy

￥10,571

￥11,628 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

17. HOTEL RETOUR HIMEJI - Adults Only

5.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

￥6,155

￥6,790 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

18. HOTEL ABAREDANUKI NO ONIBUKURO - Adults Only

3.2 km from Sonoda Racecourse

￥5,647

￥6,218 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

19. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

14.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Leung

￥45,132

￥49,748 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A clear pool reflecting trees and a sunset sky.

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.

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

20. Yumenoi

11.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

sawako

￥26,510

￥29,161 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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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 1,008 reviews	View
Hotel Monterey Himeji	9.2 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI	9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi	8.6 Excellent 667 reviews	View

Top Sonoda Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Hotel Monterey Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful building. Reminded me of a European hotel in the decor. So well sister near the Piole Mall and so many nice restaurants. Only about 2 mills to the castle and the walking here is so easy. The hotel staff were so kind and the rooms were very nice. They give you very comfy pajamas to wear while you are there. I would definitely come here again."

Hotel Nikko Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice location, very.clean and comfortable. Kids loved it"

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

10/10 Excellent

"Everything Excellant!! Recommendable."

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。"

Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome"

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"Nice Good hotel Enjoyed"

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"

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 49 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 49 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 Himeji City Museum of Art, Himeji City Museum of Literature, and Japan Toy Museum. Sights like Himeji Castle, Obara Family House, and Tokoji Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Koko-en Garden, Otemae Park, and Himeyama Park.

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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. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

11. HOTEL LiVEMAX Himeji Ekimae

12. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

13. WholeHouse Himeji

14. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

15. Richmond Hotel Himeji

16. Tabino Hotel Kakogawa Befu Station

17. HOTEL RETOUR HIMEJI - Adults Only

18. HOTEL ABAREDANUKI NO ONIBUKURO - Adults Only

19. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

20. Yumenoi

Compare popular hotels close to Sonoda Racecourse

Top Sonoda Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Hotel Monterey Himeji

Hotel Nikko Himeji

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

Richmond Hotel Himeji

Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit

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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