travellers to Himeji in just under an hour. This trip can be taken without charge by Japan Rail Pass holders.
By bus
Shinki Bus runs an overnight service from Tokyo (Shinjuku and Shibuya) to Himeji at a cost of �9450 one way and �17010 round trip. As of October 2009, the bus leaves the Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal at 22:30 and arrives at the Himeji Bus Terminal at 8:00, with the return leaving Himeji at 21:30 and getting to Shinjuku at 7:00
