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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Shinjukuby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Shinjuku by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    5h 15m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus 9352
    10h 14m
    ¥7,500–20,000

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Himeji Station to Shibuyanightbus night bus
    10h 16m
    ¥8,080–11,730

  4. Drive 567.6 km

    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Shinjukucar car 567.6 km
    6h 14m
    ¥9,847–14,224

  5. Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    4h 37m
    ¥12,494–29,877

  6. Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Maikotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane TKS - HND
    5h 21m
    ¥21,329–45,972

  7. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    5h 1m
    ¥15,197–22,983

  8. Train to Tottori, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Tottoritrain train
    2. Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane TTJ - HND
    6h 12m
    ¥83,697–274,404

  9. Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane plane UKB - IBR
    3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    ¥19,604–39,627

  10. Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Fly from Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane TAK - HND
    6h 57m
    ¥17,517–41,733

  11. Train, train to Okayama Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Kurashikitrain train
    3. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane OKJ - HND
    6h 40m
    ¥15,647–27,823

Himeji Castle to Shinjuku by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket¥7,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Tōkyō Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Himeji Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–20,000 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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