Osaka
Himeji Castle costs ¥2,500 for adults (under 18 free), last entry 16:00. From Osaka it is about an hour by JR Special Rapid or 30 minutes by Shinkansen, then a 20-minute walk.
Official sources checked 2026-11-03Osaka to Kobe by train: JR ¥420 in 21 minutes to Sannomiya, Hankyu ¥330 in 27, Hanshin ¥330 in 31. Which line suits your hotel and your part of Kobe.
Official sources checked 2026-11-03Osaka to Kyoto by train: JR ¥580 in 28 minutes to Kyoto Station, Hankyu ¥410 to Kawaramachi, Keihan ¥490 to Gion-Shijo. Which line suits your hotel, and seat options.
Official sources checked 2026-10-30