Wonderful & Cool: 13 Best Hotels & Ryokans in Hyogo

Hyogo, the largest area in Kansai, is full of attractive sightseeing spots, and since it faces the two seas, the Japan Sea and the Seto Inland Sea, it is unique to Hyogo that you can enjoy different seafood depending on the area. In addition to fashionable spots such as "Kobe Kitano Ijinkan Street" and "Kobe Old Settlement", you can also enjoy famous hot springs loved by great people in Arima and Kinosaki. If you want to feel like traveling to the fullest, we recommend a road trip to Awaji Island.

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The Hyogo is full of attractions, and each area is dotted with fashionable hotels with distinctive personalities. So, if you are going on an outing, you can decide on the hotel you want to stay at in advance and make a travel plan, or if you are relaxing at a nearby hotel stay, you can choose your favorite place as much as you can. This time, we will introduce fashionable hotels in Hyogo that you will want to stay at on such a variety of trips.

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"Kamome Slow Hotel" is a resort boutique hotel located on the west coast of Awaji Island, overlooking the sea and sky. If you feel a little tired from work and private life, that's a sign to stay at this hotel. Relax and enjoy the scenery, or read a book with the sound of the waves as background music.

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All guest rooms have an ocean view. The interior is decorated in calm tones and is very stylish, and you should be able to get excited just by saying that you can relax here when you enter the room. You can also see the dazzling sunset from your room, which fills your heart. There is also a dedicated terrace provided, so it is recommended to go outside and meditate to clear your mind and head.

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Breakfast is delivered to your room in a basket, so it's okay if you oversleep a little. The menu is a lineup of local production for local consumption that can only be eaten by hotel guests. The freshness of the fresh juice should permeate your hazy body after waking up. Recharge your body with a meal on the terrace while gazing at the ocean.

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About 7 minutes on foot from Sannomiya Station. "ORIENTAL HOTEL" is a historical hotel standing in the streets of the former foreign settlement where high-end brands are lined up. As the first hotel in Japan to open in 1870, when the port of Kobe was opened, the interior is luxurious and dignified. From the lobby on the 17th floor, which is the top floor where you check in, you can see the ocean of Kobe, and your heart beats with anticipation as soon as you arrive.

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There are 6 types of guest rooms in total, and you can choose the room you like from the view, such as the city side where you can see Mt. Rokko or the harbor side where you can see Kobe Port. Even on the most standard "regular floor", a large bathtub is prepared so that you can take a relaxing bath, so you can heal your daily fatigue and sightseeing fatigue. We also recommend the “Executive Floor,” which has an espresso machine and a free minibar.

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The guest rooms and elevators are dotted with carefully selected art. If you find a spot you like, be sure to take a photo to commemorate it. The sophisticated atmosphere of the hotel should enhance the charm of the person in the photo.

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There are four restaurants and bars in the hotel. Especially recommended is the all-day dining "MAIN DINING BY THE HOUSE OF PACIFIC". In the elegant store, you can enjoy beef curry that has been served for over 150 years since its opening, as well as special dishes using Hyogo-produced ingredients such as Kasumi crab.

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"The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya" is a hotel in a good location, about a 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station. Popular sightseeing spots such as Nankinmachi and the Former Foreign Settlement are within walking distance, so it is perfect for a hotel stay for sightseeing purposes ◎The unique appearance of a sailboat with a wavy sail that catches the eye even in the sophisticated streets of Kobe. It's a landmark.

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You can choose from four types of guest rooms. The interior design is based on the theme of Kobe's sea and mountains, and is clean and sophisticated. Among the four types, the suite is recommended. Due to the location of the corner room on the top floor, you can enjoy the mountain and sea views unique to Kobe from the windows on two sides. Up to 4 people can stay here, so it's perfect for a girls' trip.

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I played all day, but it's still too good to sleep...! If you feel like that, how about spending a relaxing time at the "CANVAS Lounge" while enjoying craft beer and local sake? Illuminated in deep blue, the lounge will make you feel as if you are under the sea. By the way, this lounge offers free drinks to guests during their stay, so why not take advantage of it during the day as well?

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About 15 minutes on foot from Motomachi Station. One of the trademarks of Kobe's popular bay area, Meriken Park, is Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel. The building is characterized by its unique form, which is inspired by the shape of waves, and is surrounded by the sea 270 degrees around. It is a resort hotel that is perfect not only as a base for sightseeing in Kobe, but also as a reward hotel stay in the nearby area.

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Guest room is with exclusive terrace of all rooms open air. Depending on the position of the room (east, west, south, north), you can see various views such as "Kobe Harborland" and Meriken Park below. In addition, the hotel's original eco-friendly "ORIENTALIST" is prepared as amenity in the room, and you can keep your mind and body healthy with the power of Japanese and Chinese plant extracts.

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The private open terrace is spacious, so we recommend doing yoga in front of the seascape. Yoga while feeling the sea will free your mind and body more, and you should be able to cherish your senses more. Take each pose slowly, breathe deeply, and spend time concentrating.

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There are four restaurants and bars in the hotel, where you can enjoy your favorite dishes such as steak and Chinese food. Among them, the bar "VIEW BAR" is recommended. Located on the top floor of the hotel, you can spend a romantic time in front of the glittering night view of Kobe. Each area has a different expression, such as a stately interior, a casual standing area, and a comfortable terrace, so enjoy your adult time in your favorite space.

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About 10 minutes on foot from Kobe Station. "Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland" is a true luxury hotel recognized as "Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)", which only a limited number of hotels can join. The hotel is full of luxury from the outside, and creates an extraordinary time. Why don't you make special memories with a lodging experience that satisfies all five senses?

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There are 70 guest rooms in total, all of which are suites with terraces. Among them, the recommended room type is "Luxury Superior". The romantic space illuminated by the light of the chandelier will naturally lift your spirits. The design of the bed frame is also cute, so it is popular to sit on the bed and take photogenic pictures. Spend a blissful time wrapped in a gorgeous and spacious bed.

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The night view of Kobe, which can be seen from the ocean view jacuzzi, will surely make your heart skip a beat. Since it's a big deal, let's apply for the optional flower bath and feel like a princess with floating rose petals. A luxurious experience that every woman longs for at least once. It's sure to be a special night to remember.

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Book lovers should definitely visit the NIPPONIA Harima Fukusaki Museum, which is located about 10 minutes by car from Fukusaki Station. You can have a valuable experience staying in a renovated space of a building that was built 300 years ago and is designated as an important tangible cultural property by the prefecture. Also, because it is located in a quiet small town, you can get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and be surrounded by the sounds of nature.

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This is the view inside the room. The sight of books lined up all the way to the ceiling is simply a masterpiece. Staying in such a space will be a delightful experience for book lovers. Lucky if there is a book that interests you. Even if it's not, I'd like to take this opportunity to touch a lot of books, flip through them, and find one that I like. By the way, except for the 2 rooms in the book cafe building, each room has its own entrance, so you can fully secure your privacy.

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meal is at Farms' Kitchen, a restaurant that emphasizes local production for local consumption, and dinner is a creative French course and breakfast is a Japanese set meal. The dishes are made with plenty of fresh local ingredients, and all the dishes are exquisite in the morning and evening. Visually pleasing and mesmerizing just by looking at them, they are the perfect way to celebrate special occasions.

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Arima onsen in Japan and is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki. Hotel Hanakoyado, located in the center of Arima, is a nostalgic hot spring inn for adults that does not accept guests under the age of 12. It is said that it was inspired by the many hotels exclusively for foreigners that used to be in Arima, and you can enjoy a beautiful fusion of Japanese and Western styles in a cozy space with a total of 9 rooms.

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The hotel is an old wooden building. The texture and color of the wood that has been accumulated over time, the soft light that shines through the gold-brown glass, and the retro lamps...these create a one-of-a-kind space. Feel the taste of aging and spend a calm and quiet time. There are five types of guest rooms: Western-style, Japanese-style, and suites.

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Arima onsen is a onsen area where you can enjoy visiting hot springs. However, after enjoying the outdoor baths, you may want to enjoy the baths at your inn. The hotel is right behind the hotel, so you can enjoy the free-flowing hot springs. As an added bonus, both of the two bathrooms are private baths. Unwind and relax your mind and body in a space that is perfectly private.

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Kinosaki onsen is also a popular onsen area in Hyogo. You can enjoy the elegant experience of strolling along a river lined with weeping willows in a yukata and geta. Approximately a 5-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station, the nearest station to onsen Onsen, is Sumihei Bettei Tokitotoki in the onsen town. This is a onsen inn limited to 6 groups per day, with the theme of ``hot spring therapy'' and ``health care.'' Since children are not allowed, you can spend a relaxing time in an adult-only space.

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In the photogenic lounge designed by a famous kimono designer, food such as fruits and chocolates and drinks including alcohol are all free. You can spend a special time while relaxing and gazing at the scenery of onsen town. In addition, you can enjoy aromatherapy and private onsen for free. The reason for this is that the inn adopts an "all-inclusive" style in which everything is included in the room rate. If you make a reservation and go to the site, you don't have to worry about your wallet. Let's enjoy it to the fullest.

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There are only 6 luxurious guest rooms, each with its own character. The photo shows the musubi, which has a striking red and white bow. Staying in a room filled with wishes for a good trip will give you a feeling of a fun trip. In addition, please choose your favorite room, such as "Kagetsu" with a full moon object and "Hinabi" with the scenery of Kinosaki.

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About 8 minutes walk from Toyooka Station. Auberge Toyo'oka 1925 is located approximately 20 minutes by car from the Kinosaki onsen town, and is perfect for a relaxing trip without having to make too many plans. The building is the former Hyogo Agricultural and Industrial Bank Toyooka Branch, a registered tangible cultural property designated by the government. While retaining as much of its original appearance as possible, we have renovated it to suit modern times, creating a beautiful space that combines history with comfort.

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When you step into the Renaissance-style building, which was once known as a masterpiece of Showa architecture, you will find an open, open entrance that is reminiscent of the banking era. Inside the nostalgic building, there are various facilities such as the dining room, which is the face of the auberge, cafes and galleries. Free drinks are available at the guest lounge.

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With only 6 guest rooms, the simple design by a famous designer gives you a feeling of the banking era everywhere. The parquetry floor that was left as it was at that time is packed with attention to detail everywhere. Items unique to Toyooka, such as keys with key holders handmade by local craftsmen and wooden hangers made by local manufacturers, are also worthy of note.

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For dinner to end the retro day, enjoy exquisite French cuisine prepared by a chef who worked at Grand Maison in Switzerland. In addition to Tajima beef, you can also enjoy delicacies from the Sea of Japan, such as melt-in-your-mouth Nodoguro and flavorful Kasumi crab. In addition to the main dining room, you can also have a private meal in a private room that was used as a reception room during the bank days.

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About 3 minutes on foot from Takeda Station. "Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN" is a renovated former Kimura Sake Brewery with a history of about 400 years. Since the entire castle town is likened to a single hotel, guest rooms are scattered throughout the town. A leisurely stay like living in the local area will come true. It is recommended when you want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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You can choose from 5 grades of guest rooms, from "VMG Suite" to "Compact Twin". The "VMG Premier" in the photo is full of textures of clay walls and beams, and you can feel the history just by touching it. From the porch, you can see your own private garden, and it's the most luxurious time to spend your time here. Although it is an old building, it has been properly renovated to make it a comfortable place to spend time, so you can spend your time comfortably while still having a nostalgic atmosphere.

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The French cuisine, where you can taste the ingredients grown in the rich nature of the local area, is exquisite. Because each ingredient is carefully prepared, the fresh vegetables and Tajima beef are even more delicious. You can also enjoy the local Tajima sake "Takeizumi", so it is also recommended for sake lovers.

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"Takarazuka Hotel" is the official hotel of the Takarazuka Grand Theater, located about a 4-minute walk from Takarazuka Station. The moment you step into the hotel, you will be greeted by a gorgeous chandelier, making you feel like a princess. If you walk down the red-carpeted stairs, you will definitely feel like a heroine. There is also a gallery related to the Takarazuka Revue, so even non-Takarazuka fans will surely enjoy it.

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You can choose from 12 types of guest rooms, each with an elegant and classical atmosphere. The interior will make you feel like a maiden, so you'll want to spend more time than usual on your evening skincare and morning makeup. Let's start a wonderful day by basking in the bright sunlight coming in from the window.

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The suite room is 55 square meters in size, and the bathroom is a wonderful space that will enchant you as well as the room. With white and gold as the base color, the luxurious interior is sure to lift your spirits during bath time. Enjoy a happy bath time surrounded by the gorgeous fragrance of Laura Ashley amenities.

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About 30 minutes by car from Sasayamaguchi Station, Fukusumi Post Town Hotel NIPPONIA is an inn that was built in the Edo period and is a residence of a local celebrity that has been renovated. It's located in a quiet environment surrounded by nature, so it's recommended when you want to experience something extraordinary or when you want to reconsider yourself.

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There are only 7 guest rooms and 3 types in total. The "VMG Comfort", which is perfect for two people, is a comfortable room where you can enjoy the texture of natural materials such as clay walls and wooden pillars by gently placing your hand on the wall. Because there are no TVs or clocks in any of the rooms, you can free yourself from clinging to information and time and spend your time concentrating on the present. In addition, all the baths are equipped with cypress baths, so you can relax and enjoy bath time at your own pace while being soothed by the scent of wood.

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For dinner, you can have other dishes brought to you from the open kitchen at the restaurant. Tamba Sasayama's unique satoyama meal, which uses plenty of fresh vegetables grown in the rich nature, should gently permeate your body. Don't miss the Tajima Beef served with special sauce.

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"Nipponia Hotel" is an inn where you can stay in a renovated historic house in Sasayama Castle Town, which has a history of about 400 years. The 10 guest rooms scattered around the town are all historic and valuable buildings, such as the renovated residence of a former banker built in the early Meiji period. Why don't you spend a relaxing time in a modern old Japanese-style house that is nostalgic but somehow new?

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A guest room with no bright lights or TV set, wrapped in a friendly atmosphere. Inside, there are many designs that have been cherished in Japan since ancient times, such as the earthen floor, the hearth, the tea room, and the porch. With the singing of birds, the rustling of trees, and the sound of the wind in the background, why not cherish your quiet time by reading or meditating outside the window?

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For dinner, enjoy a French course that uses various delicacies nurtured in Tamba Sasayama and its surroundings at the dining room "LE UN", which is over 100 years old and has been designated as an important cultural property. The area around Tamba Sasayama is still rich in nature, and there are plenty of nationally known ingredients such as Tajima beef and matsutake mushrooms. A one-of-a-kind dinner using them has a gentle taste that allows you to feel the taste of the ingredients. You can eat it with chopsticks, so you can enjoy it casually.

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Hyogo you can enjoy various expressions in each area. Hyogo is full of fashionable hotels and ryokan that you will want to stay in. If you are planning a trip to Hyogo, you can decide on the hotel you want to stay at in advance and make a travel plan, or if you are planning a hotel stay nearby, you can choose your favorite place as much as you want. Find your best and make wonderful memories.