Head to Kasumi and Kinosaki to eat brand crabs! 8 hotels and ryokan that specialize in crabs / Hyogo

Kasumi and Kinosaki in the northern part of Hyogo are famous for crabs. Kasumi is known as the "home of crabs" and Kinosaki is known as the "crab kingdom". There are many tourist attractions, including the "Amarube Railway Bridge" and "Amarube Sky Station" in Kasumi, the onsen town in Kinosaki, and "Mt. Daishi" which can be reached by ropeway. You can also enjoy activities such as marine sports and skiing.

After enjoying sightseeing, it's time for the long-awaited crab dish♪ In Kasumi and Kinosaki, you can eat "red snow crab" and "matsuba crab" from the Sea of Japan. Red snow crab has a fresh and elegant sweetness, while matsuba crab is also known as the "king of winter flavors" and has a firm and rich flavor. They are carefully selected at each fishing port, and the best crabs are tagged as brand crabs.

The "Kasumi crab (red snow crab)" from Kasumi Port is tagged with a green tag, the "Shibayama crab (matsuba crab)" from Shibayama Port is tagged with a pink tag, and the "Tsuiyama crab (matsuba crab)" from Tsuiyama Port is tagged with a blue tag. Furthermore, the high-quality and extra-large "Shibayama crab" is tagged with a gold tag and is called "Shibayama Gold". In this article, we will introduce hotels and ryokan in the Kasumi and Kinosaki area where you can fully enjoy these brand crabs. All of these inns offer crab dishes as well as a variety of other delicacies from the Sea of Japan and mountain delicacies.

Kanirakuza Kouragi is located right next to JR Shibayama Station. With Shibayama Bay right in front of it, this inn prides itself on its crab dishes. There are 18 guest rooms in total. Most of the rooms are modern Japanese, and this one is a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath overlooking the sea. There is a ceramic bath on the greenhouse-style terrace, and the lighting and interior of the rooms are lovely♪ You can relax and unwind in this stylish space.

At "Koragi," you can eat crab dishes all year round. The restaurant is affiliated with four ports facing the Sea of Japan, and offers a variety of dishes using tagged brand crabs called "Kasumi crab" from spring to autumn and "Shibayama crab" in winter. You will be very satisfied with the crab-filled course, which includes teppanyaki (photo), crab sashimi, shell-grilled crab, grilled crab, crab porridge, and crab shabu-shabu!

Crab is not the only thing Koragi is proud of. In spring, they have plump live white shrimp, and in summer, they have chewy white squid. They also have a full range of local produce, including mozuku seaweed and wakame seaweed caught by the inn's grandfather, vegetables grown by the inn's grandmother, and wild plants from the mountain behind the inn. Enjoying delicious food from the sea and the mountains is sure to give you the energy to keep going.

There are rooms with attached baths, but the large baths are also very comfortable! The large public bath, "Tsukihoshi no Yu," is a weakly alkaline simple radon onsen that warms the body from the inside out. There is also an open-air bath with a great view and a sauna. In addition, at the beauty salon in the building, you can receive treatments using all-hand techniques in a private space. While you're traveling, you can also boost your femininity.

Nagomi no Kafu no Yado Sadasuke offers free transportation from JR Kasumi Station, a distance of about 2km. The inn is proud of its cuisine, which focuses on carefully selected, locally produced ingredients. The guest room here, Hanaemu, is a fantastical room based on the concept of the shadows found in the nature of Kasumi. From the living room to the bedroom and bath, you can relax with atmospheric lighting.

The owner is a farmer and now works as a fishing port broker, so you can be sure he has a good eye for quality! He uses seafood that he has purchased at auction and home-grown vegetables in his dishes. Crab dishes include "Kasumi crab kaiho steamed" steamed in a special wooden box, as well as sashimi, crab sukiyaki, boiled crab, grilled crab, tempura, and many other arrangements.

The appetizer comes with a sashimi platter. In addition, there is a wide selection of seasonal delicacies such as white shrimp, turban shells, and abalone, so you'll want to visit again and again during different seasons.

The baths are made from the natural onsen "Kasumi onsen." In addition to the indoor bath, the large communal bath has an open-air bath and a single-person cauldron bath. Like the rooms, this is a space where you can relax both body and mind with soft lighting. There are also private baths (fee required, reservation required), so couples and families can enjoy private bath time.

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About a 3-minute walk from JR Shibayama Station, Kasumi Iwaya is a small inn with 5 rooms, located in a fishing port town surrounded by the sea and mountains. Each room has its own characteristics, such as a dining room and a room with a panoramic bath, and choosing a room facing the sea or the mountains is fun♪ All the rooms have lovely furniture and fabrics, so you'll look forward to staying there.

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There are rooms with panoramic baths on both the ocean and mountain sides. First, freshen up in the bath after you arrive. After enjoying a feast, take your time and enjoy a relaxing bath. After a good night's sleep, take a morning bath. It's nice to be able to bathe as many times as you like, whenever you like. There is also an indoor onsen bath on the premises, and after dinner the separate baths for men and women can be used as private baths.

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Here you can enjoy dishes made with brand crabs such as "Kasumi crab" and "Shibayama crab". "Kasumi crab" is available from September to June, while "Shibayama crab" is only available in winter. It is rich in flavor no matter how it is cooked, be it live, steamed, or grilled. meal area is in a Japanese-style room or a private room with tables, so couples, groups, and families can enjoy a leisurely meal without having to worry about others around them.

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Besides crab, there are plenty of seasonal seafood and mountain delicacies. Fresh live squid, abalone, blackthroat seaperch, Tajima beef, and other gourmet foods that are unique to this travel destination will make your heart flutter. If you want to splurge a little, you can add a dish such as blackthroat seaperch or Tajima beef steak to the crab course.

Tsuki no Shizuku Kinosaki onsen, is about a 15-minute bus ride or a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Kinosaki onsen Station. This hideaway in Kinosaki is located on a small alley a little way away from the bustling hot onsen town. It is a quiet inn for adults, with no children allowed. All guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms, and there are three types: standard type, rooms with sunken kotatsu (photo), and rooms with a semi-open-air bath. All rooms are spacious and have a relaxing atmosphere, with carefully selected furniture.

At Tsuki no Shizuku, you can eat Tsuiyama crab, a brand of crab with a long history. It is characterized by its rich sweetness and firm meat, and is said to be so delicious that even experts are impressed. We recommend the Crab Kaiseki course, which uses Tsuiyama crab and Matsuba crab, allowing you to enjoy the charms of crab to the fullest. Both dinner and breakfast are in-room dining, so you can enjoy your meal at your leisure in your yukata and with your bare face.

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Crab is good, but I also want to eat meat! For those who are greedy, we recommend the "Tajima Beef Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki." This course allows you to enjoy plenty of Tajima beef, crab, local fish sashimi, and seasonal vegetables. The menu may change depending on the availability of ingredients, but it's fun to think that the most delicious food of the day will be served on the table♪

Kinosaki onsen is not allowed to draw onsen into guest rooms due to regulations. Therefore, the baths in the rooms are heated, but the large public bath and private baths are natural onsen. The washing area in the women's bath is covered with tatami mats, so it doesn't feel cold even in the cold season. There are two types of private baths: one made of cypress and one made of natural stone (photo). Guests can use them free of charge, so couples and groups can enjoy onsen at their leisure.

Kangin no Hanare Fugetsu Gyosho is about a 20-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station, but a free shuttle bus is available to take you to the inn. There are 10 rooms in total, including 4 guest rooms in the main building and 6 annex buildings (photo). The annex buildings offer a private space where you can relax and enjoy your holiday. It was reopened in November 2022 and has been reborn even more wonderfully.

The owner is a middleman who runs a long-established fish store that has been in business for over 60 years. The kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef, who has a keen eye for fish and an in-depth knowledge of fish, is exquisite. The table is filled with seasonal delicacies, such as Matsuba crab, yellowtail, blackthroat seaperch, abalone, and turban shell. Whatever you eat, you are sure to be satisfied, including Tajima beef, which is said to be the roots of Japanese beef, locally grown rice, and fresh vegetables.

The crab you're looking for is carefully selected Matsuba crab. Among them, you can taste the popular brand crabs "Tsuiyama crab" and "Shibayama crab". Enjoy the different textures and flavors of the different dishes, such as savory grilled crab, crab sukiyaki, crab shabu-shabu, sashimi, and zosui.

The bath was renovated in November 2022 and is a private bath that couples and families can use exclusively. You can enjoy a relaxing time soaking in the soft water of Kinosaki onsen. There are also seven outdoor baths in Kinosaki onsen, so we recommend visiting them all. Put on your yukata, clatter on your geta and head to your favorite outdoor bath.
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Yuraku Kinosaki Spa & Gardens is located near the center of Kinosaki onsen, just off a narrow road off the bustling "Yumeguri Kaido" road. A free shuttle bus from the Kinosaki onsen ryokan Association is available from JR Kinosaki onsen Station. The guest rooms are stylish designer rooms with a Kinosaki nature theme. This Japanese-modern special room comes with a semi-open-air bath and is recommended for couples and girls' trips.

The young owner of the inn also serves as the manager of the neighboring crab wholesaler. He visits the auction site every morning and uses his own discerning eye to purchase the highest quality crabs. If you visit in the fall, the Kasumi crab is delicious, and in the winter, the Matsuba crab landed at Tsuiyama Port and Shibayama Port is excellent. This is the "Local Kasumi Crab Full Course" where you can enjoy a variety of crab dishes such as grilled crab, grilled crab in the shell, shabu-shabu, and zosui.

Crab is good, but for those who want to eat meat, there is also the "Brand Tajima Beef Course." This course allows you to enjoy Tajima beef, which is said to be the origin of Kobe beef, in shabu-shabu, steak, and roast beef. The meat is finely textured and tender, and the high-quality fat melts on your tongue, bringing a smile to your face.

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There are three types of private open-air baths: the flower bath (pictured), the orange and lime bath, and the apple bath, all of which are free to use. If you stay in one of the four rooms with a semi-open-air bath, you can enjoy a flower bath whenever you like. In addition to the indoor bath with a tatami floor, the large public bath also has an open-air bath where you can enjoy the changing seasons and the starry sky. You can enjoy the baths at the inn without having to visit the outdoor baths.

About a 7-minute walk from JR Kinosaki onsen Station, Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel is a restaurant and hot spring inn founded in the Taisho era, located next to the Maruyama River. There is a wide variety of rooms, from compact Western-style rooms to spacious Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and large rooms that can accommodate large groups. This room is on the top floor and comes with an open-air bath with a great view. The relaxing Japanese modern style is popular with women.

This is a taste that is only available in autumn and winter. The "Special Brand Crab Kaiseki" course includes tagged Matsuba crabs landed at Tsuiyama Port and Shibayama Port, and can be enjoyed as grilled crabs, grilled crabs in the shell, crab sashimi, crab sukiyaki, etc. Matsuba crabs, which grow up on the seabed where there is an abundance of food, are known as the "king of winter flavors" and have a rich flavor.

Speaking of delicious food from Tajima, Tajima beef, which is also said to be the origin of brand beef, is also famous. It can be enjoyed in any way, such as steak, sukiyaki, and shabu-shabu. Please also enjoy the seasonal flavors such as blackthroat seaperch, firefly squid, oxtail soup, and matsutake mushrooms.

In addition to the large public bath of natural Kinosaki onsen, there are two private baths (for a fee) that can be used by couples, groups, and families. This is the private open-air observation bath "Yume no Kayohiji." It is a relaxing time while feeling the change of seasons, such as fresh greenery and fireworks in summer and snowy scenery in winter. For couples, it is a romantic time under the stars.

Kinosaki Maruyamagawa onsen Ginka is an inn located on the banks of the Maruyama River, in the inner sanctum of Kinosaki. It is a luxurious hideaway for adults with only 18 rooms on a vast 6,690m2 site. From the wide veranda, which is one step lower than the tatami rooms, you can get a panoramic view of the lazily flowing Maruyama River. Every room has a cypress observation bath, allowing you to spend an extremely luxurious holiday. It is about 10 minutes by car from JR Kinosaki onsen Station. Pick-up and drop-off is also available with an advance reservation.

The Matsuba crab, caught at Tsuiyama Port, about a five-minute drive from the inn, is cooked while still fresh. This full course menu, which includes crab sashimi, crab shell grilling, crab sushi, crab shabu-shabu, and more, is a limited-time menu available from November 6th to the end of March.

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This creative kaiseki course meal allows you to enjoy plenty of seasonal ingredients, such as abalone, rock oysters, matsutake mushrooms, and puffer fish. Crab is also available from autumn to winter. The popular Tajima beef can also be enjoyed all year round. The menu changes depending on the day's catch and procurement situation, so it's exciting to wonder what you'll be eating.

All rooms have a panoramic bath, and there is also a large public bath and two private baths. This is the open-air bath of the large public bath "Minamonoyu". It is designed to be connected to the river, so as soon as you sink into it, you can experience the strange sensation of floating in the river. At night, you can enjoy a relaxing time while looking up at the starry sky.

There are so many attractive inns where you can enjoy brand crabs from the Sea of Japan that it's hard to choose. Choosing an area can be difficult, as you may be stuck for Kasumi, where you can feel close to the sea, or Kinosaki, where there are plenty of onsen. It is said that you will be silent while eating crab, but it is fun to eat in silence and become absorbed in it♪ Once you find an inn you like, head out with an empty stomach!