[Hyogo] For lifelong memories: 16 recommended luxury ryokan in Kinosaki onsen

Wrapped in a yukata, walking along the river with your geta sandals clanking... Why not spend a peaceful day with your special someone? Kinosaki onsen boasts a history of about 1,300 years and is one of Hyogo 's leading hot onsen. One of the highlights is the "Tour of the Seven Outdoor Baths." Some of the outdoor baths are known as power spots, and many people visit in search of good fortune. In addition, in the winter, you can enjoy delicious crab dishes caught in the Sea of Japan.

Kinosaki onsen has many attractive luxury ryokan, including inns where classic literature was born, tasteful guest rooms, luxurious private baths with living spaces, and crab-focused cuisine. It's the perfect setting for unforgettable days, such as celebrations and anniversaries with loved ones, and proposals. In this article, we'll introduce you to the luxury ryokan in Kinosaki onsen that will create memories that will last a lifetime.

Nishimuraya Honkan, located about a 15-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle bus available), is a long-established onsen ryokan that was founded about 160 years ago. The imposing gate gives a sense of history, and you may feel like you have to stand up straight when you pass through. But once you step inside the building, you will find a relaxing space where you can unwind. You will be warmly welcomed.

The "Kangetsu Room" room with an open-air bath is perfect for special occasions. This luxurious space evokes a sense of formality, and is sure to create wonderful memories that will stay with you forever. Enjoy a bath as long as you like, whenever you like, while gazing at the Japanese garden. The Shigaraki ware open-air bath feels moisturizing on the skin, so you're sure to feel refreshed after bathing.

Crab dishes, which are a must-try in Kinosaki in winter, can be enjoyed every year from early November to the end of March. At Nishimuraya Honkan, they cook live Matsuba crabs caught at the local fishing port, so they are naturally very fresh. The crab has a special taste that is different from the crab you usually eat. Enjoy crab to your heart's content, whether it's sashimi, boiled, grilled, or with crab miso.

Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei, about a 25-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle bus available), is a hotel surrounded by a forest garden of about 167,000 square meters. There are six types of guest rooms, including the "Moon Wing" next to the river that runs through the onsen town, and rooms with open-air baths, but we recommend the "Garden Wing" overlooking the forest garden. You can enjoy a special time that will cleanse your soul as you gaze out at the magnificent garden, which the hotel is proud of, from the comfort of your room.

This is Shogetei's pride and joy, a forest garden of about 167,000 square meters. You can experience the beauty of each season on a grand scale: flowers in full bloom in spring, vibrant new greenery in summer, gorgeous autumn leaves in autumn, and a silver world that spreads out as far as the eye can see in winter. Even if you feel like going back to sleep in, try getting up a little earlier and taking a leisurely stroll while absorbing the energy of nature.

To make your stay in Kinosaki a memorable one, be sure to use the private open onsen spring bath. There are three private spas with different themes, all of which are nestled in the forest. In addition to the open-air bath, you can also use the bedrock bath and the attached living room. You can relax and enjoy the sounds of nature, such as the rustling of the trees and the wind, all by yourself...

Sumihei Bettei Tokitotoki is located in an easily accessible location, about a 5-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station. The most attractive feature of this inn is its stylish design. In particular, the club lounge on the 3rd floor is a wonderful space designed using kimonos by a world-famous artist. Here you can enjoy meal and drink services that change depending on the time of day, as well as a library with about 150 books. It's all-inclusive, so you can enjoy it as much as you like. Sit by the window and look out over Kinosaki's main street while toasting yourself here.

Feel free to use the hot onsen baths in the private ones. The two private baths can be used at any time if they are available, and since there are only six guest rooms, they are rarely crowded. Another nice feature is that there are two types of baths: one where you can enjoy the luxurious flow of the hot spring water, and one where you can feel the season, such as a yuzu bath. Enjoy some onsen time just for the two of you in a chic space.

There are six guest rooms, each with a different concept, and none of them are the same. Choose the room that suits your mood, from rooms such as "Musubi," which is imbued with the wish for a good relationship and a good trip, or "Hinabi" (pictured), which features a full moon and willows. Once you've put on one of the many colorful yukatas provided by the inn, hold hands and head out for a stroll around onsen town. Staying at Sumihei Bettei Tokitotoki will give you the freedom to travel as you please.

Located about a 15-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle bus available), Onishiya Suishoen is a clean, purely Japanese-style ryokan. In the evening, bonfires are lit on the premises, and the surroundings instantly transform into a dreamlike world. You'll likely spend a romantic, romantic time here. The lobby lounge overlooking the courtyard is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the complimentary black bean tea, coffee, and other drinks.

The entire building is covered in tatami mats and is enveloped in the gentle scent of incense. You can walk barefoot, so you can relax and enjoy the soothing scent. There are Western-style rooms available, but the Japanese-style rooms are more spacious and recommended. Just relaxing in the soft lighting without doing anything in particular is sure to be a luxurious experience.

Dress up in a rental colored yukata and visit the outdoor baths. After enjoying your time, be sure to also enjoy ryokan 's indoor bath. The large public bath overlooking the small garden is beautiful and has a nice atmosphere, making it a hot onsen you'll want to return to again and again. Once your body is warm, head to the open-air bath. Continue bathing while enjoying the fresh air. After your bath, soak in the after-bath experience with a foot massage and a cold drink in the bath area.

Yamayoshi, located about a 7-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle bus available), is a small ryokan that can accommodate only 5 groups per day. Although the inn is located in the center of Kinosaki, it faces a quiet street where cherry blossoms bloom in spring. Therefore, you can spend a quiet and relaxing time with jazz music in the background during your stay.

There are only five guest rooms, all of which are Japanese modern and carefully designed. Pure Japanese-style rooms that are old and historical, and follow tradition, are wonderful, but the addition of a slightly modern design makes them even more relaxing. Women can also rent colorful yukata, so you can enjoy bathing in the hot springs in a yukata.

While you can enjoy crab, a winter staple in Kinosaki, Yamayoshi's top recommendation is blackthroat seaperch. You can enjoy fatty blackthroat seaperch in a variety of ways, such as sashimi, sushi, and grilled. Enjoy the fresh, abundant seafood caught by the true connoisseurs at Yamayoshi, who are also a fishery broker, seafood processing company, and restaurant.

Kinosaki onsen Tajimaya located about a 12-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle bus available), is a onsen ryokan that was renovated from an old house built in 1926. The guest rooms, which use many natural materials with a theme of "healing," have a heartwarming and relaxing atmosphere. There are only 12 rooms in total, so you're sure to have a quiet and relaxing time.

All the baths are free and onsen, which is especially great for couples. There are three types of baths: a romantic bath with a fantastic light and shadow created by round lamps, an open-air bath with a sense of openness, and a soft, gentle tatami bath. Enjoy the healing effects of the baths to your heart's content, just the two of you, without being disturbed by anyone. After the bath, put on a colorful yukata ♡ There are more than 100 different kinds of colorful yukata for women.

Tajima, where Kinosaki is located, faces the Sea of Japan and is a treasure trove of ingredients from both the sea and the mountains. The dishes served at Tajimaya are all excellent, as they are made with locally sourced ingredients! You can enjoy in-room dining at your leisure. In spring, you can enjoy the slightly sweet and refreshing taste of Kasumi crab, in summer fresh seafood such as turban shells and abalone, in autumn Tajima beef, which is the origin of many brand beef, and in winter the famous Tsuiyama crab, which is considered to be first-class...♩

About a 15-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle bus available). Miki-ya is where you can experience the literary charm of Kinosaki. The wooden building was built in 1927 and is a historic site that is registered as a national tangible cultural property. Shiga Naoya, a writer active from the Meiji to Showa periods, spent time at Miki-ya and wrote his masterpiece, "At Kinosaki."

All of the guest rooms are filled with a Japanese atmosphere. You can relax and unwind while gazing at the garden. Shiga Naoya is said to be the god of novels. Room 26, a guest room where Shiga Naoya liked to stay, still stands today. From the veranda, you can see the garden that he wrote about in his work "An'ya no Koro." You cannot stay overnight, but you can view the room. Why not spend some time in a room beloved by the literary master Shiga Naoya?

Mikiya, where you can immerse yourself in Kinosaki's literature, has a "library lounge". The books on the shelves are selected based on the concept of "a bookshelf that makes you want to read books", such as those that help you learn more about Kinosaki and those written about books. After enjoying onsen, how about forgetting the time and immersing yourself in the world of books?

Ryokufukaku is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station, right in the center of the onsen town. It's located down an alleyway, so you can spend a quiet time in the center, making it perfect for a special trip. The entire hotel is covered with tatami mats, and the feeling of the tatami mats under your feet will surely warm your heart as soon as you arrive. When you check in, women can choose a colored yukata for free, so be sure to choose the yukata that's perfect for you as you stroll around onsen town.

Choose from three types of rooms. There are standard Japanese-style rooms, but if you're traveling for two, why not stay in a room with an open-air bath or a panoramic bath? Located on the top floor, you can see the townscape of Kinosaki and the mountain ranges in the distance. However, since it is heated water, please enjoy onsen in the large public bath, private bath, or outdoor bath. By the way, if you stay overnight, you will receive a free pass to the outdoor baths.

Dinner is in-room dining, so you can enjoy a time alone with your partner. Tajima, where Kinosaki onsen is located, is a treasure trove of food, blessed with the bounty of land and sea. Enjoy locally produced food to your heart's content, including the winter king of crab, as well as Tajima beef and abalone. There is also a wide selection of local sake, so you can toast together many times today...♩

It's about a 5-minute drive from JR Kinosaki onsen Station. When you find a building with distinctive lighting that catches your eye, that's Tsuki no Shizuku, a hideaway from the hustle and bustle. The moon motif is scattered throughout the building, including the outside. Take a photo to make a memory of your trip together. There are three types of guest rooms, including some with sunken kotatsu and open-air baths.

This is an inn that is only open to adults. Therefore, your quiet time together will not be disturbed. Enjoy onsen quietly in the large public bath and private baths, and refresh yourself from the fatigue of your trip and your daily life.

Crab is a winter treat. Among them, the crabs landed at the local Tsuiyama fishing port are called Tsuiyama crabs and are especially delicious. The meat is firm and has a rich sweetness, making them a top-quality snow crab. Enjoy eating your fill of crab. There is also a plan that includes Tajima beef shabu-shabu and crab, perfect for two gourmets.

Kinosaki onsen Ryokan ryokan no Yu Koman is about a 15-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle bus available), and is located next to Mandara Yu, one of the seven outdoor baths in Kinosaki onsen. It was founded in 717, the first year of the Yoro era, making it the second oldest onsen ryokan in Japan. The retro architecture, which is hard to find these days, offers an extraordinary ryokan. Another attractive feature is that three of the seven outdoor baths are within a three-minute walk.

There are rooms with outdoor baths perfect for couples, and rooms with gardens for a relaxing atmosphere. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery while soaking in the bath. There is also a large public bath made from aged pine, cypress, and hinoki trees. The bathtub is made from aged wood, even at the bottom, so it is recommended to spend some time alone while feeling the power of the wood.

If you want to enjoy Kinosaki in winter, you definitely want to try crab. From early November to late March, you can enjoy banquet meals that use plenty of Matsuba crab. We especially recommend "Kani Emaki," where you can enjoy crab sukiyaki and charcoal-grilled crab. This is a traditional "Koman" speciality, and you can enjoy the taste of carefully selected crab to your heart's content.

Yutouya ryokan is located about a 10-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station, and is ryokan right in front of Ichinoyu, one of the most popular outdoor baths in Kinosaki onsen. It was founded in 1688 during the Genroku era in the Edo period, making it one of the oldest inns in Kinosaki onsen. The moment you pass through the massive gate and enter the grounds is the moment your heart relaxes. You will be moved by the beauty of the stately building, a registered tangible cultural property of the country, and the natural surroundings that blend in with it.

A Japanese garden boasting a site of about 2,000 tsubo, even though it is located in the center of onsen town. All rooms face the garden, and are so quiet and calm that you won't believe you're in the center. Please spend a relaxing and relaxing time while being soothed by the beauty of the four seasons.

The private open-air bath features a spacious tub that blends into the garden. Enjoy the sunlight, the refreshing greenery, the pleasant breeze... this is a superb experience that makes you feel as if you are one with nature. It would be fun for a couple to take a long bath while looking out at the Japanese-style garden. The tranquil scenery will relax your mind and body.

Kinosaki onsen Sanraku, located about a 20-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus), is a onsen ryokan with an antique-style interior that incorporates the essence of Taisho-era modernism, giving you a sense of the extraordinary. Once you step inside, you'll find yourself in a retro, warm space that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time.

The guest rooms are relaxing spaces where you can feel the scent of wood. Each room is designed with a concept of fusing tradition and modernity, and is very attractive. During your stay, you will feel like you are detached from your everyday life. First, change into the hotel's original yukata, which you can wear to the onsen town, and take a rest in your room.

onsen at Sanraku are very popular. Unusually for ryokan in Kinosaki, there are four large public baths, both for men and women. These include a luxurious bath made of granite, a bath facing a tasteful courtyard garden, a cypress bath with a relaxing scent, and an open-air bath where you can immerse yourself in a sense of freedom. The baths are rotated, so you can enjoy them twice, in the morning and at night.

It's about a 5-minute drive from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle service available). Kinosaki Maruyamagawa onsen Ginka is a onsen inn located in Maruyamagawa onsen, Kinosaki's inner sanctum. It sits along the river and has only 16 rooms on a site of about 6,690 m2. This place allows you to enjoy a more relaxed stay in a quiet environment. The rooms are simply designed and filled with a Japanese atmosphere, with plenty of space and the feeling that you can relax and unwind. All rooms face the river, so you can spend time together while looking out at the beautiful natural scenery. In addition, all rooms have a cypress panoramic bath.Drinks in the room refrigerators are free, so you can enjoy every pampering experience.

The observation bath in your room is heated, so you can enjoy onsen in the large public bath, open-air bath, or private bath. The open-air bath is designed to make you feel connected to the river, and when you submerge yourself in the water, you will feel as if you are floating on the river. Let the water relax your body and your mind, and release your stress. Colorful yukata and baths for bathing are also available, which will enhance your travelling mood♡

The crab served at Ginka is Kinosaki's brand crab, Tsuiyama Crab. As the port is only a 5-minute drive away, the crab can be cooked while maintaining its exceptional freshness. The restaurant is particular about the cooking method, and the crab's flavor is fully brought out, so you can enjoy the food to your heart's content. If you stay in a Japanese-style room on the second floor, you can in-room dining, or if you stay in a Japanese-Western style room on the second floor, you can enjoy meal in a private dining area.

About 10 minutes by car from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (free shuttle available). Located on Hiyoriyama Coast, one of the San'in Coast Geoparks, Hotel Kinparo is a hotel boasting a spectacular view. When you enter the lobby, the view of the Sea of Japan spreads out before your eyes, and it's a sight to behold! Be sure to share the excitement with your partner not only by looking at the daytime view, but also by the fleeting view dyed in the sunset.

There are two main types of rooms to choose from. The "Nagisa no Yakata Tokijiku" shown in the photo has high-class rooms and guests can use the lounge exclusive to this building. It offers everything you could want, from drink service and book rentals to games, aromatherapy and nail services. The other type, "Misaki no Yakata," has rooms that let you feel the openness of the sea. Which one do you prefer?

There are rooms equipped with cypress bathtubs and baths with views, but you'll also want to enjoy onsen. The large communal bath is equipped with an open-air bath, a waterfall bath, and a sauna. The panoramic view of the Sea of Japan spreads out before your eyes, and its beauty is something you'll want to burn into your mind. By the way, the Hiyoriyama hot onsen contained in the bathtub is so warm that it has the nickname "Hot Water." It is also said to improve the skin's radiance, so you'll want to soak in it for a while to experience the effects for yourself.

Located about a 7-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station, Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel is a ryokan hot spring inn located on the banks of the Otani River. There is a wide variety of rooms available, from standard types to rooms with open-air baths perfect for special occasions. In this suite, they can also arrange a flower bath for an additional fee and with prior reservation.

There are two private open-air baths with a view. "Hoshi no Sanpo" (Star Walk), where you can feel as if you can reach out and touch the starry sky, and "Yume no Kayohi Path" (Dream Path) are ceramic baths. You can enjoy an extraordinary time with your loved ones while taking in the scenic views of the "Dream Fireworks" held in the summer and the snowy scenery in the winter.

A wide variety of colorful yukatas, Japanese accessories, and hair accessories are available for rental. This inn is a place like this. Why not dress up for dinner? You can enjoy kaiseki cuisine with seasonal ingredients such as Matsuba crab, Tajima beef, and Nodoguro. The food is presented in a gorgeous way, making it a feast for the eyes as it is brought to you. The meal area is a private room. So you can chat without worrying about the people around you and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

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If you are looking for a hideaway atmosphere in an inn, this is the place for you. “Tokiwa Bekkan” was originally ryokan in a prime location in Kinosaki onsen. However, in 1965, it was moved to its current location (approximately a 20-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station), based on ryokan 's wish that ``we want visitors to spend a relaxing time in the tranquility of the larger grounds.'' moved. In addition, there is no main building because the name of the building purposely says "Annex" because of the idea that "I want you to relax like a villa away from onsen town".

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Tokiwa Bekkan boasts an expansive garden. The four buildings are built around the garden, so you can get a full view of it from the lobby and guest rooms. To preserve the view, all the buildings are two stories high, and the number of guest rooms is limited to 23. Immerse your body and mind in the luxurious scenery that is only possible because the hotel is located a little outside the center of onsen town.

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The seasonal kaiseki meals, which focus on local ingredients, change monthly as many of the regulars stay at the inn multiple times. Both breakfast and meal are in-room dining in your room. Enjoy fresh, high-quality food such as sashimi made from seafood caught in the Sea of Japan, Tajima beef, Tajima duck, and Matsuba crab in winter, all while enjoying conversation.

Celebrations, anniversaries, and proposals with loved ones. The charming onsen town of Kinosaki onsen is the perfect place to spend a special day away from everyday life. Why don't you spend an unforgettable time at a luxury ryokan that is full of attention to detail in various aspects such as guest rooms, onsen, cuisine, and scenery?