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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    2h
    ¥1,662–2,463

  2. Train via Motomachi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the train from Motomachi to Amagasakitrain train Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
    2h 38m
    ¥1,536–2,168

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus H
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus bus J
    3h
    ¥2,800–4,417

  4. Drive 91.1 km

    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Universal Studios Japancar car 91.1 km
    1h 20m
    ¥1,583–2,287

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Itayadotrain train [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japanbus bus
    3h 55m
    ¥1,807–2,138

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  • Distance: 98.9 km
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Universal Studios Japan via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Universal Studios Japan via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 3h.

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