Kurashiki, Okayama’s 15 Best Ryokan and Hotels for Onsen Getaways and Japanese Inns

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The historic townscape spreads out Okayama "Kurashiki". In particular, the "Kurashiki Bikan District" retains the scenery of Edo ~ Showa and immerses you in a nostalgic mood. There are "Ohara Museum of Art" where you can experience modern and contemporary art, cafes such as "Kurashiki Momoko" where you can enjoy parfaits using whole fruits from Okayama, and "Kurashiki Denim Street" where you can find denim accessories and decorations. There are many fashionable and retro sightseeing spots, and it is a recommended place for a healing trip.

If you plan to travel to Kurashiki, it is recommended that you choose ryokan or hotel where you can feel the essence of Japan. You can enjoy a cup of tea in a tatami room with a dignified appearance, or look out over the streets of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter through the latticed windows. In the evening, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with plenty of local ingredients in your room. You can enjoy a stay full of atmosphere unique to Kurashiki. This time, we will introduce recommended ryokan and hotels in Kurashiki.

About 15 minutes walk from JR Kurashiki Station. ryokan Kurashiki is located in a prime location along the Kurashiki River in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. With its old-fashioned appearance that blends in with the atmospheric cityscape, it is truly an inn for adults. There are 8 rooms in a renovated warehouse from the Edo period, each with a different taste and a special feeling. Recommended when you want a little luxury or when you want to celebrate.

The rooms, which make use of the former rice and sugar warehouses, have a calm atmosphere that strongly retains the vestiges of those days. Especially, "East room" where you can enjoy Kurashiki-like scenery is best for adult girls. A 12-tatami mat Japanese-style room with a flooring bedroom is an open space where you can enjoy a stay full of travel emotions. The bathroom is equipped with a jet bath, so you can enjoy a relaxing time to your heart's content.

For dinner, we will enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal seafood and mountain delicacies at the restaurant. The dishes are carefully prepared using seasonal ingredients and are visually stunning. They go perfectly with Kurashiki's local sake and wine, as well as the original sake of "ryokan Kurashiki." Enjoy the food while taking your time to chat.

The next day after spending a wonderful time, we had breakfast at the restaurant while looking out at the garden. The luxurious menu, which included rice cooked in a clay pot, a wide variety of small side dishes, and even charcoal grilled dishes, is sure to give you energy in the morning. It's also great for women to be able to try a little bit of each type of food.

Kurashiki Ivy Square is about a 15-minute walk from Kurashiki Station. The spinning mill building that was in operation in the Meiji era is being used while being carefully preserved. The hotel interior was renewed in October 2020. The classical and comfortable space will make you feel like you have traveled back in time. The hotel is located in a tourist facility, so it's convenient to buy souvenirs such as local sake and confectionery.

All 145 guest rooms are wrapped in the gentle warmth of wood. There are various types of rooms, such as functional twin rooms and suites with the highest quality furniture. This "Deluxe Superior Twin" features a high ceiling that makes you feel the remnants of the spinning factory era. Fully equipped with individual air conditioning, Simmons beds, baths, and toilets. Stylish and best for couples.

The theme of the women's large public bath is "a verdant forest." Sunlight pours in from the green stained glass, and you can take a bath in a forest bathing mood. The circularly curved ceiling is also stylish. It's nice to have 3 bathtubs. The dressing room is equipped with "Nano Care" hair dryers and skin care amenities.

For dinner, we went to Tsuta, a classical restaurant that still evokes the atmosphere of a spinning mill. We served Italian and Japanese courses using seasonal ingredients unique to the Setouchi region. We hope you will savor every bite of our carefully prepared dishes. The delicious food will surely satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

About a 15-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station, "Restaurant & Ryokan Tsurugata Tsurugata" is located in the heart of Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter, next to the "Kurashiki Archaeological Museum." Housed in a merchant's house built in 1744 during the reign of the 8th Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, this is one of Kurashiki's most historic buildings. This inn is known for its traditional Japanese architecture and kaiseki cuisine that makes lavish use of seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.

All 11 rooms are Japanese-style. The space surrounded by pillars and floors with a long history is enveloped in a calm atmosphere. There are rooms where you can see the "namako wall" from the lattice window, and rooms facing the beautiful garden of Oimatsu, so you can enjoy the Japanese scenery. The room in the photo is "Kibi". From the verandah, you can see the courtyard, which is rich in seasonal expressions. How about sitting comfortably in a chair and feeling the changing seasons?

This is the bath for exclusive use of the "Kibi" room. The window overlooks the green courtyard. With such a wonderful bath, you can spend a relaxing bath time♪ There is also a large public bath in the hotel.

Dinner is a multi-course meal made with plenty of seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal ingredients. A variety of dishes that make use of ingredients carefully selected by the head chef can be enjoyed by both the eyes and the tongue. The standard multi-course meal consists of about 10 dishes, including aperitif, appetizers, gozuku, simmered dishes, and meal. Let's enjoy the dishes that are full of specialties.

If you're traveling as an adult, drinking alcohol while traveling is one of the pleasures. Why not try selecting a sake tasting set where you can enjoy three types of Okayama's local sake? If you enjoy it with Kaiseki cuisine, you are sure to be satisfied.

"Yoshii ryokan" is a long-established restaurant located in a traditional Edo period house, about a 10-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station. This is a venerable inn that Ryoma Sakamoto visited. You can enjoy an extraordinary stay in a room full of atmosphere that retains the atmosphere of the time. About a 1-minute walk away, there is Achi Shrine, which is said to be beneficial for beauty and health.

Each of the 6 guest rooms is a unique Japanese-style room. You can fully enjoy the Japanese atmosphere, such as rooms with elaborately designed ceilings and shoji screens, and rooms with courtyards. The photo is "Kaede no Ma", which is said to have been visited by Ryoma Sakamoto. In a space where you can feel the history, you can forget your daily life and relax.

For dinner, we will have a kaiseki meal made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients at in-room dining or meal place. The sparkling jewel-like dishes will brighten your mood. In addition to kaiseki, which mainly serves seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, there is also a plan with wagyu beef steak as a kaiseki dish. Enjoy the taste of tradition backed by history.

Next to the inn is the eel restaurant ``Unagi ryokan'' which is directly managed by ``Yoshii Ryokan.'' ``Unajyu'' with its elegant taste is popular here. The not-too-sweet sauce coats the plump eel, allowing you to fully enjoy the flavor of the ingredients. There is also an ``eel course'' where you can enjoy dishes that make use of eel such as ``Uzaku'' and ``Shirayaki'', so why not try it for lunch or dinner and enjoy a little luxury?

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Another great thing about this hotel is that there is a private family bath that can be used 24 hours a day. There are two baths in total, a cypress bath and a Japanese cypress bath, so you don't have to worry about it being crowded.

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Yoshii ryokan also offers a ladies' plan where you can receive aromatherapy treatments in your room. You can spend a blissful time with a full-body treatment by a professional esthetician. Take care of your body, which always works hard, and become beautiful.

For those who want to relax in a quiet place, Kurashiki Garden Ryokan ryokan is recommended. This inn, located approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Shin-Kurashiki Station, is attractive because you can stay in the outbuildings scattered throughout the grounds. You can relax your mind and body in this tea room style room surrounded by nature. About a 15-minute walk from the inn, you will find Entsu-ji, the temple where the high priest Ryokan trained. Why not take a walk through the garden filled with seasonal flowers?

The detached houses are available in two types: one that can be rented as a whole building, and one that has several rooms for small groups. All the rooms are built on the slope of a mountain overlooking Tamashima Port, so the view from the garden is also perfect. Just looking at the seasonal flowers and scenery of Tamashima Port outside the window seems to melt your mind. You are sure to spend a relaxing time in a room with a Japanese atmosphere. Stretch your wings and relax yourself when you feel a little tired.

"Kurashiki Teien Ryokan ryokan" is a former Japanese restaurant, so the food is first class! For dinner, you can enjoy a special kaiseki meal using carefully selected seafood and seasonal vegetables. You can fully enjoy freshly caught seafood unique to a port town. Conversation seems to be lively with the dishes that are bright to the eye.

Denim Hostel Float, located in the Kojima district of Kurashiki city, is a hostel, apparel and cafe complex where you can stay while looking out at the Seto Inland Sea. It is run by the apparel brand ITONAMI and is stylish, as its theme is "a denim shop where you can stay overnight." It is about 30 minutes by bus from Kojima Station or Uno Station.

All guest rooms offer a view of the Seto Inland Sea. Spend a relaxing time gazing at the ocean view outside the window. In the Japanese-style rooms, you can relax and soak in the Japanese atmosphere. This "Hanada" room uses denim for the chairs, wallpaper, sliding doors, and tatami mat edges. There are also a variety of other rooms available, including a trailer house that is limited to one group per day, and a glamping dome.

Denim is used not only in the interior but also in the accessories. Just looking at the room surrounded by the blue of the Seto Inland Sea and the indigo of denim will make you feel happy.

At the restaurant "pile" inside the building, you can enjoy natural wine and homemade lasagna. The signature dish is the lasagna, which is full of special care, including pasta made from 100% wheat produced Okayama, and shrimp cream sauce made with Japanese black beef and Gala shrimp. Enjoy a delicious time with a drink♪

Kurashiki Yuga Onsen onsen Santoka is onsen inn located in Kojima, in the southern part of Kurashiki city. The inn's charm is that it is away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by lush nature and where you can enjoy natural hot onsen. There are also rooms with open-air baths, so you can relax to your heart's content. About a 10-minute walk from the inn are Yuga Shrine Hongu and Rendaiji Temple, which are known for warding off evil spirits, making it a great place to visit temples and shrines. We recommend using the free shuttle bus when staying overnight. You can meet at JR Kojima Station or JR Kurashiki Station, so be sure to ask the inn when making your reservation.

There are 26 rooms in total. There are various types of rooms, such as a Japanese-style room with a view of lush greenery, and a Japanese-Western style room with a bedroom, so you can choose according to the number of people and your wishes. The photo shows a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath. From the large windows, you can enjoy the chirping of birds and seasonal nature.

This is for those who want to enjoy bath time to the fullest! A room with an open-air bath on a wooden deck is best. If you entrust yourself to the fragrant cypress bath, you can spend a relaxing time. The rooms are spacious with more than 12 tatami mats, so you can relax in comfort.

In the public bath, you can enjoy a spacious indoor bath as well as an open-air bath with beautiful natural scenery. Yuka Onsen, the hot onsen, contains a lot of radium, which is said to be effective for cold sensitivity and health promotion. Let's warm up and heal your tired body ♡ The public bath is available until 24:00 at night and from 6:00 in the morning. Even if you avoid the crowds and enjoy a relaxing time ◎

Dinner is served at meal or in a private room. The dishes are prepared using seasonal ingredients and a wide variety of items. You can enjoy a little bit of the finest quality.

Dormy Inn Kurashiki Natural onsen Spring Achi-no-Yu is about a 7-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station. It's about a 1-minute walk from the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, so it's a perfect hotel for sightseeing. There are souvenir shops and convenience stores in the surrounding area, so it's convenient to do anything. A welcome drink will be prepared in front of the front desk, and night noodles will be served at night♪

Our functional rooms are specially designed for a good night's sleep. The beds are made by Simmons, which is famous for its luxurious bedding. Individual air conditioning and comfortable work clothes are also available. It seems that you will be invited to a good sleep and you can rest well.

You can enjoy the natural onsen "Achi no Yu" at the public bath on the 9th floor. There is also a sauna and an open-air bath, so let's relax and refresh. You can use it from 15:00 to 10:00 the next morning, so you can enter as many times as you like. Amenities such as lotion, milky lotion, and cleansing are also available in the women's bath. After taking a bath, you can enjoy lactic acid drink and ice cream♪

Breakfast is buffet style. You can have freshly made omelets in the live kitchen. “Steamed tempura” and “Matsuri Sushi” are local specialties of Setouchi. Women are happy to be able to enjoy local gourmet little by little. Let's go out in good spirits with a delicious breakfast made with ingredients from Okayama.

“WASHU BLUE RESORT Kasago” is a hotel located in the great outdoors of Mt. Washuzan. About 7 minutes by car from JR Kojima Station. best for those who want to enjoy both Kurashiki trip and resort trip. When you arrive at the hotel, first of all, enjoy the superb view from the terrace. The Seto Ohashi Bridge in front of you is lit up every Saturday, and you can enjoy a different atmosphere at night.

You can choose from Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. All rooms have an ocean view, so you can relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery. If you want to enjoy a little luxury, we recommend a room with an open-air bath. Taking a bath while looking at the exquisite view is something special. Enjoy a private bath and refresh your mind and body.

This is the guest room open-air bath of "Asahi no Ma". Bathing in the clear air of the morning as well as at night is great.

The hotel's public baths and open-air baths use water from Washuzan Fukiage onsen. It is colorless and transparent, and is said to be effective for muscle pain and sensitivity to cold. There are many types of baths, such as an open-air bath with an ocean view, and a honey pearl bath made in collaboration with a local apiary. If you take a leisurely soak in the large bath, your mind and body will be cleansed.

Dinner is a ``kaiseki buffet'' style where you can eat as much as you like. Ryugu no Tsukai, a dining restaurant that boasts a live kitchen, offers menus prepared right in front of you by a Japanese chef.We also have a wide selection of hors d'oeuvres and a la carte dishes served in stylish small bowls.

Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki is a sophisticated hotel located in front of Kurashiki Station. It is about a 3-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station, making it a convenient location for both lodging and sightseeing. Once you step inside the hotel, you will be greeted by a stylish lobby. It's sure to lift your spirits during your stay ♡ Enjoy this extraordinary space surrounded by high-quality interior design.

There are a total of 87 guest rooms. There are a variety of types, including deluxe twins, comfort twins, and rooms with open-air baths. Some rooms even come equipped with a 100-inch screen. All are Japanese modern and stylish! The beds are wide and ladies' amenities are provided, making them extremely comfortable.

This is the guest room open-air bath. If you have an open-air bath in your room, you can relax without worrying about prying eyes. It's nice to bring your favorite drink and have a toast in the bath.

The hotel has a large public bath and a sauna. From the dressing room to the bathroom, please pay attention to the carefully selected interior. The bath water uses Amaterasu radium onsen. Warm up your mind and body in a modern bath.

Yakageya INN & SUITES is ryokan with beautiful white walls. It is built along a highway that retains the townscape of the Edo period. Access is about 10 minutes on foot from Yakage Station on the Ibara Line. Let's go while enjoying the peaceful scenery of the city. The interior of the building, which is an old private house, is intentionally set to be dark, recreating the atmosphere of the Edo period.

There are 29 guest rooms, all with different floor plans. There are modern Western-style rooms and Japanese-style rooms where you can sleep on futons. The photo shows the 36 square meter "Onsen Annex Tsubaki". This room features a large space and impressive beams.

The indoor bath and open-air bath in the large public bath are calcium carbonate onsen rich in minerals. You can onsen in the open-air bath surrounded by green trees. The indoor bath will make you want to just relax while looking at the wooden ceiling.

For dinner, try the Japanese Kaiseki course. You won't be able to stop eating the dishes made with fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy dishes that make use of local ingredients such as the brand pork "Bisei Pork" and Yakage-grown rice "Kinumusume". The delicious food is sure to spark conversation while meal. There is also a hot spring annex "Yakage's Samurai Italian" and sushi restaurant "Yulari" that can be reserved separately.

"Kibiji" is an ancient provincial country, and even today there are many ancient tombs and Buddhist temples. There is a famous folktale "Momotaro" legend, and cultural facilities such as museums and local museums are scattered. "Kokuminshukusha Sunroad Kibiji" is a perfect hotel for sightseeing in such a historical area. About 15 minutes by car from JR Soja Station. Access is convenient as a shuttle bus can be used with advance reservations. Please fully heal your tired body with onsen and delicious meal ♪

There are 39 rooms in total. You can choose your favorite room from a Japanese-style room, a Western-style room, or a Japanese-Western style room. The photo is a Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats. The scenery of Satoyama spreading outside the window arouses the feeling of travel. Relax with a cup of tea in a relaxing Japanese-style room.

There are two types of large public baths using "Kibiji onsen": Japanese style and Western style. The photo is a Japanese-style large public bath. There are multiple indoor baths and open-air baths, so it's nice to be able to enjoy a whirlwind tour of baths.The Japanese-style and Western-style baths alternate between men and women every day, so you can take different baths in the morning and at night.

Dinner is a multi-course meal featuring plenty of local ingredients. If you can't decide on a plan, we recommend Japanese-style Kaiseki. Depending on the season, you can enjoy Chiyagyu, a rare local Japanese black beef, and seasonal fruits such as Shine Muscat. Enjoy local delicacies.

Seto Ohashi onsen Yamako is located about 30 minutes by bus from JR Kurashiki Station and about 1 minute walk from the bus stop. On the grounds of the hotel, there is a hot spring facility as well as a theater where you can enjoy popular plays! Performance details change daily, so be sure to check the official website for performances. After enjoying the theater, refresh yourself in a natural onsen ◎

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In addition to the Japanese-style rooms where you can stretch out your limbs and relax, there are also modern Western-style rooms. The Western-style rooms have a somewhat classical atmosphere that will get you in the travelling mood. In the rooms and lobby, you can enjoy "dried fruit tea". Take a break with a fragrant tea and relieve the fatigue of your trip.

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Dinner will be served either at a ``Ikesu restaurant,'' which mainly serves fresh fish, or at a ``restaurant,'' where you can enjoy meal.
Fish from the Seto Inland Sea swim in the fish cages at the Fish Fish Restaurant. You can enjoy izakaya menus and authentic fresh fish dishes. meal also offers reasonably priced set meals, sea bream chazuke, and a wide variety of a la carte dishes. It's nice to be able to choose dinner according to your mood.

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The water in the large public bath is the natural onsen "Seto Ohashi onsen." The bathing facility has a high ceiling, giving it a sense of openness. There are a wide variety of baths, including rock baths, reclining baths, open-air baths, and medicinal baths. We also recommend relaxing your body with a massage after the bath.

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About 15 minutes walk from JR Kurashiki Station. Abuto Kurashikikan is a modern Japanese inn located right in front of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. Rent a yukata and take a leisurely stroll, or ride a rickshaw and enjoy the retro scenery. It looks like you will have many memorable experiences.

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All 4 guest rooms are small. You can relax in a calm atmosphere. best a room in the new building with a semi-open-air bath. From this room, which was renewed in 2019, you can see the streets of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, so you can feel Kurashiki during your stay.

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This is the indoor semi-open-air bath. Let's relax and refresh while relaxing in the atrium miniature garden. There is also a large communal bath, so those who like bathing will be very satisfied ♪

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Dinner will be served in a private room. The menu is a kaiseki meal that mainly uses fish caught in the Seto Inland Sea. Ingredients purchased from the market and farmers from early morning every day are fresh. You can enjoy dishes that match the seasonal ingredients, such as sashimi and boiled fish. You'll be excited even before you eat, as the dishes are carefully arranged and served.

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Kokuminshukusha Ryokanso is about 15 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Kurashiki Station. It is located in the park where "Entsuji" is built, and its quiet appearance is attractive. Because it is located on a hill, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea from the inside. If you want to experience the history and culture of Kurashiki, best taking a stroll through Entsuji Park, where the hotel is located.

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There are two types of guest rooms: Japanese-style and Western-style. Some rooms have an ocean view. All rooms have bathrooms and toilets and are individually air-conditioned, so it's easy to use. Let's spend a relaxing time with a cup of tea in a comfortable room.

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The hot water in the large public bath contains Bincho charcoal. It is said that the mineral effect of binchotan charcoal warms the body from the core. You can enjoy the seasonal garden scenery from the window. The public bath can be used from 6:00 in the morning, so depending on the time of day, you may be able to monopolize the large bath luxuriously.

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For dinner, enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with local ingredients in an ocean view restaurant. You can choose from two grades of Japanese kaiseki. The menu changes with the seasons, so you can enjoy a fresh dinner no matter how many times you come.

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Kurashiki, Okayama, has a good old townscape. Since it is a tourist destination full of Japanese charm, why not be particular about where you stay? ryokan and hotels introduced this time are all elegant inns that perfectly match the atmosphere of Kurashiki. Staying with a close friend or boyfriend will make your trip even more memorable.