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Himeji Castle View Hotel features panoramic rooms with direct sightlines to Mount Masuji Observatory, offering breathtaking views of the city lights and mountain illumination. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the plaza, just a 3-minute walk away, and includes traditional Japanese tatami rooms and an outdoor onsen bath for a serene mountain retreat

Himeji Four Seasons Hotel sits directly below the Mount Masuji Observatory, with a mere 3-minute walk to the main viewing platform. Its rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows capturing sunrise over the hills and dazzling nightscapes. The hotel offers personalized guided tours and exclusive access to hiking trails leading to hidden viewpoints

Himeji Yama no Koe Ryokan is the only accommodation near Mount Masuji Observatory featuring natural hot springs. Its open-air onsen baths face the plaza, allowing guests to soak while gazing at the illuminated landscape. The ryokan hosts daily forest tea ceremonies and provides free nature trail maps, enriching visitors' connection with local ecology and heritage

Himeji Kuma Forest Hotel specializes in family stays with a dedicated kids’ playroom and interactive gardening zone. All rooms have soundproof windows and child-safe railings. The hotel offers free family shuttle buses to the observatory and nearby shops, plus monthly stargazing storytelling sessions for children and parents alike

Himeji Hoshigo Villa Hotel stands out for its privacy and intimacy, with each suite featuring a private balcony and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the observatory’s night lights. The hotel provides customized romantic dinners and includes scented candles and handwritten love notes in every room. Book via HopeGoo for upgraded rooms and complimentary welcome drinks

Himeji Mountain Top House Hotel offers free large-scale parking and is just a 5-minute walk from the observatory. The modern-yukata design blends contemporary comfort with traditional aesthetics, with rooms equipped with smart lighting systems and high-speed Wi-Fi. Daily morning forest jogging tours, led by certified guides, are available for guests seeking wellness and fresh mountain air