[Kinosaki onsen] 9 ryokan are easy to stay at even if you're traveling alone. Relax and enjoy a solo female trip to onsen you've always dreamed of.

Kinosaki Onsen, located on the Sea of Japan side of Hyogo, is a famous onsen with a long history, said to have been open for 1300 years. In the onsen town, traditional inns are lined up along the Otani River, creating an atmosphere full of atmosphere. When you look through the willows at Taikobashi, the symbol of Kinosaki onsen, which spans the Otoshi River, you will feel a sense of relaxation. Away from your busy daily life, take a relaxing solo trip to Kinosaki onsen. Kinosaki onsen has many outdoor baths, so there are surprisingly many tourists.

Now, after taking photos of onsen town on your own and enjoying touring the outdoor baths, it's time to relax at your inn. This time, we will introduce you to some inns that are easy for solo travelers to stay at, along with outdoor baths near the inn. Let's enjoy the charms of the inn and the outdoor baths together.

Kiraku is a traditional onsen inn located in the center of Kinosaki onsen town, about a 10-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station. Its great location makes it the perfect place to explore the seven outdoor baths by yourself.

A purely Japanese-style room that will make you feel at ease. From the guest room, you can see the retro scenery that is typical of an old onsen town. If you get tired from touring the outdoor baths, you can sit down on a chair by the window and take a rest while relaxing and looking at the townscape of Kinosaki onsen.

Many of the meal are made with local ingredients, allowing you to enjoy the gourmet cuisine of Kinosaki. The mini Tajima beef steak and courses that focus on quality over quantity are perfect for women. This is an important point for solo travelers.

"Gosho no Yu" is an outdoor hot spring located a few minutes walk from Kiraku. It is a very open and very popular outdoor bath, so there may be a wait for bathing. If you're traveling alone, aim for your free time and take it easy.

Yanagisou so is a small, cozy inn located about a six-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station. It is known for its warm hospitality. The inn caters to the needs of its guests, so even solo travelers can stay comfortably. The inn is divided into three buildings, and you can choose the one you like from the main building, which has a Showa-era feel, the annex "Kazan," which is recommended for those who prefer beds over futons, and the new annex "Tsuruki," which is built in the style of a traditional Japanese house.

One of the reasons why there are many repeaters is that the food is delicious. The ingredients are extremely fresh, as the owner goes to the auction market to purchase them. Vegetables are also procured from farmers and vegetable auctions, and the seasonal delicious ones are carefully selected.

The pride of Yanagisou is the indoor bath. Many inns in Kinosaki onsen do not have onsen baths, but Yanagisou uses natural onsen. You don't need to make a reservation to use the private bath, so let's go in when it's free. One of the big advantages of traveling alone is that you can be flexible with your time.

Yanagiyu is an open-air bath located only about 60 meters from Yanagisou. Among the seven hot onsen, it is the smallest one, and the wooden building has an old-fashioned atmosphere. This is also a great photo spot.

There are two foot baths at Yanagiyu. They face the main street and back street of the outdoor baths, and the back street side is a little hidden spot. If you're alone, we recommend taking a foot bath on the back street side while relaxing and enjoying the view.

Hana Mandara is a Japanese-style inn located about a 7-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station, right next to the outdoor bath Mandara no Yu. There are two inns on the premises, Hana Noren and Hana Jizo An, both of which have the advantage of allowing you to use the Mandara no Yu bath as an indoor bath. For solo travelers, Hana Noren is recommended, with only eight rooms on a 330-square-meter site.

There are a wide variety of room types, including a Japanese-style twin bedroom, a Western-style twin room, and a traditional Japanese-style room. For solo travelers, we recommend the Japanese-modern room with a king-size Simmons bed. There are also working chairs, so you can comfortably use them while traveling and remote jobs.

This is the private bath "Rabbit Dance". It's very cute with a painting of a bird and beast caricature motif. Soak yourself in the hot water slowly.

Kinosaki onsen Kinosaki Onsen Sennen no Yu Koman is a long-established hot onsen ryokan founded in 717, located in the historic town of Kinosaki onsen. It is easily accessible, just 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Kinosaki onsen Station. The area is dotted with seven outdoor baths, which are the charm of Kinosaki onsen, and Mandara Yu is right next door, making it an ideal base for touring the outdoor baths. All guest rooms are built in the sukiya style, and each room has its own unique charm. The rooms with open-air baths in particular are perfect for women traveling alone, as you can enjoy onsen without worrying about time. Stretch your legs out on the tatami mats and relax, forgetting the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

This is the bath in a guest room with an open-air bath. You can enjoy the bath with a feeling of freedom. If you want to take a bath in onsen, you can go to the large public bath or a private bath. In both cases, you can fully enjoy the charm of the hot onsen. In particular, the private bath is a special place where you can relax alone without worrying about the people around you and soothe the fatigue of your trip. Even if you don't have a room with an open-air bath, it's nice to be able to take onsen by yourself.

Both breakfast and dinner meal are served in your room, so you can enjoy them at your own pace without being disturbed by anyone. The crab dishes served in winter are particularly delicious, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as crab sashimi, boiled crab, and crab sukiyaki. The dishes, which use an abundance of local ingredients, are sure to let you feel the bounty of Kinosaki's nature!

"Mandara no Yu" is an outdoor bath located very close to "Hana Noren" and "Kinosaki Onsen Sennen no Yu Koman". onsen is named after the great monk Dochi Shonin, who came to Kinosaki about 1,300 years ago. It is a small outdoor bath that is recommended for relaxing alone. From the open-air bath, you can see the natural scenery of the mountain behind.

Kobayashiya is located about a 5-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station and boasts an outstanding atmosphere among the many retro inns in Kinosaki onsen. The 3-story wooden building has a chic atmosphere with its bengala paint, a traditional Japanese paint. The building was rebuilt after the Great Kitatan Earthquake in 1925 and was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2015.

The history of the inn is quite old, and the founder started his business as a chinaware merchant in Kinosaki during the Edo period. Although it was later converted into ryokan and is now run by the 11th generation, the inn still uses Izushiyaki, a traditional pottery from Hyogo. Enjoy to your heart's content the charm of Izushi ware, which is said to be the ultimate white porcelain.

The shoji screens made of Inshu washi paper give the interior a soft impression. Traditional Japanese paper, which has been handed down since the Heian period, is a valuable item designated as a national traditional craft. If you are traveling alone, you can thoroughly check the details of the inn and experience the goodness of a Japanese-style inn.

"Ichinoyu" is an open-air bath that can be seen across the Otani River from Kobayashiya. It is onsen with a history dating back to the Edo period, and was named "Ichinoyu" because it was called the best hot spring in the world. There is a cave bath in the hotel, and it looks like it was hollowed out of a rock. You can also enjoy the moist rustic atmosphere.

Ichinoyu is located almost in the center of Kinosaki onsen, making it an easy place to visit even if you are alone. Let's stop by while taking a walk along the river. There is also a footbath right next to it, so if you are short on time, it is recommended that you just take a dip in it.

Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel is a onsen hotel located near the mouth of the Otani River, about a 6-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station. This is a rare hotel-style inn in the town of Kinosaki onsen, which is home to many traditional Japanese-style ryokan. A major benefit is that it can be easily used even by solo travelers.

There is a private open-air bath on the top floor, and you can overlook the Maruyama River in front of you. This alone is a superb view that seems to blow away your fatigue. The bath is a microbubble, and you can expect a beautiful skin effect. Reservations are required for this private bath, so please make a request at check-in.

The building is equipped with a library lounge, a cafe, a souvenir shop, a yukata rental corner, a dry landscape garden, and more. Even on bad weather, you can spend a special time relaxing in the building wearing a colorful yukata.

“Sato no Yu” is an open-air bath located right next to Kinosaki onsen Station. As onsen near the station, it is one of the largest in Japan, and has a large public bath, an open-air bath, and a spacious rest area in a three-story building. The Maruyama River can be seen from the open-air bath, and you can relax in a dry sauna, which is rarely seen at Kinosaki onsen.

"Mikuniya" is an old onsen inn with over 140 years of history in Kinosaki. The folk art style exterior and the rickshaw at the entrance are the landmarks. It's only about a 3-minute walk from the station, so you don't have to worry about carrying heavy luggage, making it a great location for solo female travelers coming to Kinosaki by train.

This inn is also proud of its cuisine. We cook winter crabs, Tajima beef, and other ingredients that are unique to Kinosaki. White rice is pesticide-free from contract farmers. This is an inn recommended for solo travelers who want to enjoy gourmet food in Kinosaki.

There are four indoor baths in the hotel, all of which are onsen. Guests can reserve it for free, and there are no reservations or time restrictions. On days when you're tired from visiting the public baths, relax inside the inn.

"Jizoyu" is an open-air bath just across the Otani River from Mikuniya. This name comes from the fact that Jizo-sama once appeared from the source. It is said to be the most familiar open-air bath to the locals of Kinosaki, and its appeal is its friendliness. There are many customers who come by themselves, so this is the best outdoor bath for solo travelers.

Tokiwa Bekkan is located about 5 minutes away from Kinosaki onsen Station by free check-in bus. The inn is situated on a site of 1,200 tsubo (approx. 3,000 m2) and has a beautiful spacious garden. The inn was originally located in the center of the onsen town, but they decided to move it to a new location so that they could create a garden. After touring the outdoor baths and returning to your room, relax and enjoy the view of the garden.

A two-story wooden guest room wing surrounds the garden, and there are only 23 guest rooms. Perfect for those traveling alone, the service is perfect for those itchy spots. Relax by yourself at the inn and relax to your heart's content.

Kinosaki is surrounded by mountains and the sea, and you can enjoy the bounty of nature. The rich flavors will warm your heart. You can enjoy in-room dining at your leisure, so it is recommended for solo travelers. You can also enjoy snow crab in the winter.

The closest outdoor bath to Tokiwa Bekkan is Konoyu. Kou no Yu is an open-air bath with a legend that a stork healed wounds on its feet. There is also an open-air bath surrounded by trees, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of Kinosaki, a onsen resort in the mountains.

There is a place to make onsen eggs nearby. Even one person can enjoy a fulfilling outdoor bath, such as eating an egg after taking a bath.

Located about 5 minutes away from Kinosaki onsen Station by free check-in bus, Kagari-no Onishiya Suishoen is a onsen inn with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The entire building is covered with tatami mats, so you can fully enjoy the comfort of walking barefoot. It is a little far from onsen town, but there is a shuttle to the outdoor baths, so you don't have to worry. The guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style, but there are also rooms with wide verandas and detached buildings. The detached rooms in particular are perfect for solo travelers who want to spend some quiet time. The space is spacious and allows you to truly relax while feeling the Japanese atmosphere.

The hotel has a large public bath and an open-air bath, where you can enjoy onsen while taking in the seasonal scenery. In the evening, the baths are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere. There is also a jacuzzi and sauna, so you can enjoy a variety of baths in addition to visiting the outdoor baths. Relax in the comfortable waters and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

For dinner, enjoy dishes made with plenty of seafood and mountain produce unique to Kinosaki, such as Tajima beef and Matsuba crab. There is a wide variety of crab dishes available, especially in winter, so you can enjoy seasonal flavors. Another great meal about traveling alone is that you can enjoy meal in a private room without worrying about others.

Kinosaki onsen is characterized by its outdoor baths. Each onsen inn has an indoor bath, but the best way is to enjoy the entire onsen town, including the seven outdoor baths. There are three outdoor baths: Sato-no-yu, Jizo-yu, Yanagi-yu, Ichi-no-yu, Gosho-no-yu, Mandara-yu, and Kono-yu, each with a different atmosphere and size. . You can easily spend a day or two just visiting the public baths, so we recommend staying overnight and visiting the public baths by yourself in the order you like.

*"Sato no Yu" is scheduled to close for a long time from April 2024 due to aging and other circumstances. Please check the official website for the latest information.

You can use each of the seven hot springs for a fee, but if you are traveling alone and want to spend your time however you like, we recommend the “Yumepa” ticket, which allows you to visit the hot springs as much as you want. Many hotels in Kinosaki onsen offer a free Yumepa when you stay, so be sure to check it out before your stay!

The hot water of Kinosaki is onsen that you can drink. There are several places to drink the hot springs, so you can enjoy onsen springs anywhere. It has a slightly salty, addictive taste. If you see one on your way to the hot springs, how about giving it a try?

The entire onsen town of Kinosaki onsen is very retro-chic. No matter where you shoot, you can take pictures of the scenery, so it is recommended for girls who like photography. If you are alone, you can go around the shooting spots you care about without worrying about your companion. Here are two particularly recommended photo spots.

"Kiyamachi-dori" is a back street located one block off the main street of Kinosaki onsen. From the Ohashi Bridge over the Otanigawa River to the front of the public bath "Mandarayu", there is a row of cherry blossom trees, perfect for the atmosphere of onsen town. It is also a spot where you can take nice pictures.

In Sanjusangen Hiroba on Kiya-dori, there is a fire wall called Hibusekabe. The wall with a modern design is stylish just by taking a picture of it. It is also a popular photo spot in Kinosaki onsen.

You can take wonderful pictures during the day, but the charm of Kinosaki onsen is that the atmosphere changes completely at night. If you are traveling alone, it is easy to adjust the time, and if you think of a photo opportunity, you can go out to shoot at any time.

Gosho no Yu is one of the seven public baths. The building looks just like the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and no matter where you look at it, it will look great on Instagram. It was reopened in 2020 and completely transformed into an open-air bath. With the back mountain as a backdrop, you can enjoy a onsen while feeling the nature of Tajima.

Gosho no Yu is also a photo spot where the atmosphere becomes even better at night. Since it is an open-air bath, of course you can take a bath. Pasha when visiting the hot springs at night! and shoot at the same angle as daytime. One of the pleasures of traveling alone is to go back to your inn and take a closer look at them.

The best way to stay in the laid-back Kinosaki onsen is to spend time by yourself without worrying about time. It's the perfect destination for a solo traveler who can set up their own schedule. Once in a while, forget everything and enjoy onsen to your heart's content. Get rid of your fatigue and frustration and go home.