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How to get fromHimeji Castle (Station) to Akōby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akō by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Unetrain train San-yō Line Local
    2. Take the taxi from Une to Akōtaxi taxi
    1h
    ¥6,958–8,635

  2. Drive 38.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akōcar car 38.1 km
    39 min
    ¥661–955

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Unetrain train San-yō Line Local
    2. Take the bus from Ja有年 to 真殿林bus bus 市内循環バスゆらのすけ・南北ルートa
    1h 53m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akōtaxi taxi 38.1 km
    39 min
    ¥14,000–18,000

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  • Distance: 45.5 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Akō, Hyōgo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akō. However, you can walk to Himeji, take the train to Une, then take the taxi to Akō. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to 真殿林 via Himeji, Une, and Ja有年 in around 1h 53m.

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