The Best Ryokan/Hotel

The 5 BEST Onsen Hotels/Ryokans in Kinosaki, Japan

    A gentle time away from everyday life.

    From the moment you step into Kinosaki Hot Spring Resort, you will be transported to a unique world where you can relax and enjoy a leisurely pace away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

    The willow trees along the Tagojogawa River and the lights at dusk create a magical atmosphere, and the hospitality of the entire town will bring you a peaceful healing experience.


     1. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

    A new style of ryokan in the tradition of Kinosaki Onsen’s Nishimuraya.
    The relaxing beauty of a large garden of 50,000 tsubo surrounded by forests. The atmosphere of a hot spring bath with the taste of playing in the field.
    The hospitality that satisfies the spirit of travelers…
    Nishimuraya Hotel Shougetsu-tei was born by combining the 160-year history of Nishimuraya with the image of a “Japanese hotel” for a new era.
    Enjoy a peaceful time in the embrace of Kinosaki’s nature.

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     2. Ginka

    Ginka has only 18 rooms on 2,000 tsubo of land in a secluded area of Kinosaki that stretches along the Maruyama River near Tsuiyama Bay.
    The rooms are furnished with Japanese-style chairs facing the window, offering guests a restful stay while overlooking the serene scenery of the gently flowing river and Tsuboniwa Garden.
    The outdoor and indoor baths in the large public bathhouse and two private baths are all made of Japanese cypress.
    In the outdoor baths, you can enjoy the sound of the wind gently wafting through the air as you soak comfortably while admiring the mountain ridge.

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     3. Ryokan Tsubakino

    Tsubakino is a 5-minute walk from Kinosaki Station and is located at the entrance to the hot spring resort area, making it a convenient place to visit the outdoor baths and stroll around town.
    Guest rooms range from pure Japanese-style rooms to modern Japanese-Western style rooms (twin beds), Western-style twin bed rooms, and rooms with bathrooms, which were renovated in 2023 to suit your needs.
    The cuisine includes a monthly kaiseki course with seasonal ingredients from Tajima, a kaiseki plan with plenty of Tajima beef, which is also the root of Kobe beef, and crab dishes, the king of winter delicacies.

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     4. Nishimuraya Honkan

    The 34 guest rooms face the garden and are decorated in a serene Japanese style.
    In addition to the bathrooms in the rooms, there is a large public bath and an open-air bath, each with its own unique design, the “Yoshinoyu” Azumaya-style bath in the bamboo thicket, and the “Fuku no Yu” bath tailored to Chinese-style pavilions.
    The soft texture of the slightly salty spring will make your tiredness fly away.
    The warm hospitality of 160 years of history and tradition will captivate you.

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     5. Yuraku

    Kinosaki Onsen Yuraku Kinosaki Spa&Gardens is located a short distance from Kinosaki Hot Spring Village, surrounded by mountains on three sides.
    In addition to open-air and indoor baths, the inn is equipped with three types of private open-air baths that can be enjoyed free of charge.
    The cuisine at Kinosaki Spa & Gardens features kaiseki cuisine prepared with local ingredients.

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