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A Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a built-in TV, and a wardrobe.

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

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.

1. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

Ekimaecho, 3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Matthew

AED 201

AED 222 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, large windows, and a well-lit interior.

A multi-tiered castle-like structure with traditional architecture, including multiple levels and a stone base.

2. Hotel Monterey Himeji

Ekimaecho, 3.2 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Paul

AED 240

AED 311 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 corner of a room with a view of a cityscape at night.

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

3. SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI

1.7 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Ashley

AED 560

AED 624 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

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

A spacious cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a vending machine, and a large window providing natural light.

4. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

Shinobumachi, 3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Elias

AED 191

AED 212 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel corridor with lockers, a staircase, and a modern design.

A modern conference room with wooden tables, cushioned seating, and large windows with blinds.

A modern, well-lit office space with long tables, chairs, and a reception area with a wooden counter and plants.

A hotel corridor with lockers, a changing room, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

5. Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station

Ekimaecho, 3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

David

AED 231

AED 254 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden wall, a sign reading 'KOKO HOTEL,' and a tiled floor.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including chairs and a table, and a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.

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

6. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

Watamachi, 2.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Kate

AED 151

AED 168 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 breakfast bar with a brick wall background, a coffee maker, a rice cooker, and a stack of orange plates.

7. Comfort Hotel Himeji

Hojoguchi, 3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Nicole

AED 177

AED 195 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

A vending machine labeled "KIRIN" and an "ICE" dispenser in a hotel corridor.

8. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

Higashiekimaecho, 3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andy

AED 157

AED 190 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on each floor.

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

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and a fire extinguisher.

9. HOTEL LiVEMAX Himeji Ekimae

Minamimachi, 3.1 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Troy

AED 155

AED 172 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A hotel named 'Hotel Carnaval' with a stone wall entrance, a flag, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a ceiling light.

10. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

2.9 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Syuto

AED 116

AED 129 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a red carpet, and a visible car parked outside.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, large windows, and a visible entrance.

A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, toilet, and a mirror.

11. Abest Himeji

3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

AED 128

AED 141 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sofa.

A rustic interior with wooden beams, tables with menus, and a bar area.

A wooden bathtub with a stone wall and a window.

A wooden room with a large window, a wooden bathtub, and a tiled wall.

12. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

12.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Andrew

AED 556

AED 612 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A woman standing in front of an elevator with a control panel displaying floor numbers and buttons.

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

13. Richmond Hotel Himeji

Nounencho, 3.7 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Kamil

AED 174

AED 192 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, multiple sinks, and wooden lockers.

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

14. Tabino Hotel Kakogawa Befu Station

19.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Wai Yan Cindy

AED 239

AED 263 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

15. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

14.3 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Leung

AED 1,109

AED 1,223 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A curved balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water during sunset.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a chair, and a view of the outside.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a body of water with a sunset in the background.

16. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

19.6 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Mia

AED 434

AED 525 total

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A covered outdoor area with multiple tables and chairs, overlooking a river and greenery.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a green door.

17. Comfort Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi

5.4 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Virginia

AED 146

AED 160 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A stone-lined pond with rocks and a wooden fence.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large window, and a wall mural of a traditional Japanese castle.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a signboard, and a small tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a window with curtains.

18. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

Toyozawacho, 3.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

YOKO

AED 259

AED 288 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a grand chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a minibar.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

19. Hotel Nikko Himeji

Minamiekimaecho, 3.5 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Priyan

AED 306

AED 370 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-tiered white castle-like structure with stone base, under a clear blue sky.

A row of vending machines and an ice dispenser in a hallway.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating the name in both English and another language, a glass door entrance, and a ramp leading to the main building.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

20. Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

Minamiekimaecho, 3.4 km from Sonoda Racecourse

Luke

AED 220

AED 244 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sonoda Racecourse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Monterey Himeji	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI	9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi	8.6 Excellent 704 reviews	View
Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station	8.6 Excellent 199 reviews	View

Top Sonoda Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

10/10 Excellent

"room was clean, AC was easy to work with. excellent breakfast choices."

Richmond Hotel Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"Superbe hôtel! Très bien situé. Près de la gare. Personnel très courtois et serviable. J’ai adoré mon expérience hôtel à Himeji. Je recommande à 100%"

JR CLEMENT INN HIMEJI

10/10 Excellent

"Location is perfect, and a great price. Luggage assistance at check in and check out is a big help for travelers. The evening reception is an added bonus as is having Totoro across the street."

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the right price for cheap accommodations for solo traveler near himeji station."

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"Tout était parfait de l’accueil au départ."

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

8/10 Good

"A very nice hotel close to Himeji station and the castle. The breakfast is very generous and the hotel staff are very attentive. It is impeccably clean. However, the rooms are quite small and there isn’t even space under the bed for any kind of luggage. Bear this in mind if you have a large suitcase (you might be able to store it closed and vertically in the small wardrobe)"

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 Banshu Ako Ekimae

8/10 Good

"Convenient no frill business hotel in perfect location."

Hotel Crown Hills Himeji

10/10 Excellent

"quiet and very conveniently located with all the amenities I needed. thank you."

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 47 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 47 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?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Sonoda Racecourse, click here.

What can I see and do near Sonoda Racecourse?

You'll want to browse the collections at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History, Himeji City Museum of Art, and Himeji City Museum of Literature. Sights like Himeji Castle, Shomyoji Temple, and Obara Family House are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Koko-en Garden, Otemae Park, and Tegarayama Central Park.

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Our top choices for Sonoda Racecourse hotels

1. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

2. Hotel Monterey Himeji

3. SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI

4. Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

5. Tabist CapsuleHotel APODS Himeji Station

6. KOKO HOTEL Himeji Castle

7. Comfort Hotel Himeji

8. APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

9. HOTEL LiVEMAX Himeji Ekimae

10. HOTEL CARNEVAL - Adults Only

11. Abest Himeji

12. NIPPONIA HARIMA FUKUSAKI ZOUSHONO YAKATA

13. Richmond Hotel Himeji

14. Tabino Hotel Kakogawa Befu Station

15. Tatsuno Castle Town Machiya Villa Kurasu

16. LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front

17. Comfort Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi

18. Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

19. Hotel Nikko Himeji

20. Toyoko Inn Himeji Station Shinkansen Minami

Compare popular hotels close to Sonoda Racecourse

Top Sonoda Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

Richmond Hotel Himeji

JR CLEMENT INN HIMEJI

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Himejieki-Minami

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

Toyoko Inn Banshu Ako Ekimae

Hotel Crown Hills Himeji

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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