The 15 Best Ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen for Couples and First Trips With That Special Someone
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A wooden inn located on the Otani River, where willows sway in the breeze. Kinosaki onsen Hyogo retains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned spa, and has been visited by many onsen figures and has been loved since ancient times. If you're thinking about your first trip with your girlfriend or boyfriend, why not visit Kinosaki onsen, where you can relax and enjoy onsen town? This time, we will introduce recommended ryokan for couples traveling. Please enjoy the time just the two of you in Kinosaki.
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Kinosaki onsen is a hot spring resort located in onsen Tajima region in northern Hyogo, where you can enjoy visiting seven public baths. It is a famous hot spring that has a history of about 1,300 years and has been known since the Heian period. Kinosaki, which has such a rich history, is perfect for a first trip with your lover. Willows swaying in the wind, the Otani River flowing quietly, and the atmosphere of an old spa. The nostalgic townscape will liven up your mood.
Surrender yourself to the moist atmosphere, and if you spend time in a natural way, you might find out about each other's wonderful points♡ And Kinosaki onsen has a lot of wonderful inns where you can stay as a couple. Private onsen, guest rooms with open-air baths, stylish ryokan with a great atmosphere, etc. Let's stay overnight at ryokan and deepen your friendship ♪ This time, we will introduce recommended ryokan for couples in Kinosaki.
“onsen Koyado Tenboen” is a cute inn that is popular with women. There are photogenic spots everywhere in the hotel, so you can take memorable photos.◎You can only stay at this hotel if you are 13 years old or older, so it's perfect for couples who want to spend a relaxing time with their boyfriend.
There are 14 gorgeous guest rooms. Gentle lighting colors the room stylishly, making it the perfect space for couples to relax. There are various types of rooms, such as rooms with terraces, rooms where you can in-room dining and rooms where you can see a pond where koi fish swim. Which room you choose is up to you and him♡
I asked the girl who stayed!
Early 30s, full-time housewife
Stayed December 2021
Used for wedding anniversary
Women can choose their favorite yukata from over 100 types♪ There are many photo spots such as cherry blossom wallpaper in the corridor! Dinner was a course full of crabs, and the rice porridge was also excellent. onsen is not big, but you can relax in a chartered state. The women's bath has a bedrock bath, and the men's bath has an open-air bath. Breakfast is sukiyaki, too luxurious! I was so excited ♪ The meat was delicious, the vegetables were fresh, and I ended up getting a second serving of rice (laughs).
best for people like this!
Greedy couples who want to enjoy fashion, onsen springs, and gourmet food
Detailed information
Kinosaki onsen Koyado Tenboen
Hyogo /Kinosaki onsen / ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 85-3 Momoshima, Kinosaki-cho, Kinosaki-gun
- access
- Get off at JR Kinosaki onsen Station and take the ryokan Association's shared bus (free) to our hotel. Car: About 30 minutes from Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway "Tajima Airport IC" via R312.
Tajimaya is recommended for couples who want to enjoy the atmosphere of a onsen town. It's a convenient location for visiting hot springs. Access is about a 12-minute walk through the hot onsen town from Kinosaki onsen Station. The Japanese modern atmosphere is wonderful while retaining the taste from the Taisho era ♡
There are 12 guest rooms in total. All of them are warm rooms with natural materials such as clay walls and old wood. You look good in a yukata♪ You can meal in your room both in the morning and at night, and relax. When you're full, you can relax on the "Thinking" mattress, which is the specialty of the inn. It will promise you a special sleep on a special day.
There are 3 private onsen baths, so enjoy different tastes with him. You can enter as many times as you like for free. The image is "Hanagen no Yu", and the fantastic lighting is romantic. By the way, the amenity is a buffet style that is nice for girls. It's convenient because you can use it freely as much as you need♪
There are about 100 different colored yukatas to choose from. You can also borrow the inn's original hot water basket and clogs. Let's take a walk in onsen town with him in a yukata. If you are sensitive to the cold, try coordinating it with a colorful yukata under the tabi socks from Kyoto's "SOU・SOU," which is sold at the souvenir corner♡
I asked the girl who stayed!
late 20s, nurse
Stayed in January 2021
use with him on birthday
It is a modern wooden building, and both the exterior and interior of the building look great! I was happy to choose from a wide variety of colored yukatas♪ The modern Japanese-style room where I stayed was spacious, and there was a small sofa so I could relax. There are 3 private baths, and if they are vacant each time, you can enter, so I was able to use all 3 in one night. I feel like I got something! It was perfect, such as helping with a surprise birthday cake and a small gift from the proprietress ♡
best for people like this!
Couples who want to spend time together in a private bath
Detailed information
Kinosaki onsen Tajimaya
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 453 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- 13 minutes on foot from JR Kinosaki onsen Station, By car From Osaka Chugoku Expressway → Yoshikawa JCT → Maizuru Wakasa Expressway → Kasuga JCT → Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway
Dinner is a gorgeous Japanese kaiseki meal with plenty of seasonal vegetables. Especially when you think of Kinosaki, you think of crabs♪ Every year from November to March, there is a course where you can enjoy crabs during the Matsuba Crab season. If you spend a luxurious time with the in in-room dining plan, you are sure to have unforgettable memories.
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onsen Nishimuraya Honkan
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 27,935
- address
- Hyogo 469 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- [Car] About 25 minutes from Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway Tajima Airport IC [Train] 15 minutes on foot from Kinosaki onsen Station (ryokan association free bus available)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
“Kinosaki onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei” is a Japanese-modern hotel designed by the historic “Nishimuraya” introduced earlier. About 10 minutes by free bus from "Kinosaki onsen Station". It is located in a quiet place surrounded by a forest garden of about 50,000 tsubo. It's perfect for spending time with him♪
Both the men's and women's baths are equipped with large onsen baths, open-air baths, mist saunas, and jacuzzi baths. The tasteful open-air bath will make you want to stay forever. Try using the three types of paid private open-air baths. It has a bedrock bath and a living room, so you can spend a relaxing time alone with him. After bathing, you can enjoy sparkling wine chilled in the living room. The distance between you and him might be shortened ♡
Detailed information
Kinosaki onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 1016-2 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- [By train] 5 to 15 minutes by free shared ryokan from JR Kinosaki onsen Station [By car] About 25 minutes from Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway Tajima Airport IC
A room with a semi-open-air bath is also recommended. You and your boyfriend will slowly soak in the elegant Shigaraki ware bath. There are two types of onsen: a large public bath and a private natural onsen bath made of cypress and natural stone. Let's go around the hot springs in the hotel and make your skin smooth ♪
Detailed information
Tsuki no Shizuku onsen
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 503-6 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- 10 minutes on foot from JR Sanin Main Line Kinosaki onsen Station
There are a total of 24 guest rooms, most of which are Japanese-style rooms, but there are also luxurious rooms with private saunas and open-air baths. This is a Japanese-Western style room with an observation bath. This room is perfect for couples who want to enjoy both the warm atmosphere of a onsen inn and modern fashion.
There are 2 large public baths that alternate between men and women, and 1 private bath. The public bath "Ryokufu" has a cypress open-air bath and a sauna. You can also enjoy the open-air rock bath at the other large public bath, "Mizukaze." Thoroughly enjoy the 100% pure source of Kinosaki onsen.
Detailed information
Kinosaki no Yado Ryokufukaku
Hyogo /Toyooka, Kinosaki onsen / ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 174 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- About 3 minutes on foot from Kinosaki onsen Station
About 10 minutes walk from Kinosaki onsen Station. Kinosaki onsen Kiraku is a onsen ryokan located in the center of onsen town that is perfect for sightseeing such as visiting the public baths and souvenir shops. This plan also includes a discount for pottery experience as a bonus. Why not try making a memento with him?
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Kinosaki onsen Kiraku
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 495 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- A 10-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station (there is a free ryokan bus available), and a 30-minute drive from Tajima Airport IC on the Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway. Near Gosho no Yu★
About 5 minutes by free loop bus from "Kinosaki onsen Station". At the entrance of Onishiya Suishoen, you will be greeted by the inn staff and the ink painting of the stork (the bird of happiness), a symbol of happiness. And the entire hall is tatami-matted, so you don't need slippers. You can stretch and walk around with bare feet ♪
Detailed information
Kinosaki onsen Bonfire Onishiya Suishoen
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 1256 Momoshima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- Car: About 30 minutes from the Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway (last Hidaka-Kannabe IC) / Train: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kinosaki onsen Station, or about 5 minutes by free bus (cooperative bus)
"Kinosaki onsen Yuraku Kinosaki Spa & Gardens" is about 10 minutes by taxi from "Kinosaki onsen Station". There is also a free shuttle bus from Kinosaki onsen Station. A onsen ryokan surrounded by nature is lit up at night and is very beautiful. Perfect for a walk with him. This inn also has a colored yukata rental service ♡
Guest rooms are divided into special floors and general guest rooms. We recommend the guest room on the special floor with the Flower Bath semi-open-air bath. The semi-open-air hot water is not a onsen, but the bath with flower petals floating is very romantic ♡ You can have a memorable stay. Some rooms also have a terrace overlooking the garden. Feel the cool breeze and put your shoulders together.
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Yuraku onsen Yuraku Kinosaki Spa & Gardens
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 844 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- A 20-minute walk from Kinosaki onsen Station [Shuttle service available] Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway, Bantan Connecting Road, Tajima Airport IC→Go north on Route 312.
"Kinosaki onsen Tokiwa Bekkan" is about 5 minutes by taxi from "Kinosaki onsen Station". It is located in a place that can be said to be the back room of Kinosaki onsen. It is a quiet and luxurious inn with a total of 23 rooms on a site of about 1,200 tsubo. There is a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere and you can relax.
There are four types of guest rooms: a pure Japanese-style room, a spacious guest room with a massage chair, a guest room with an open-air bath, and an annex. The image is a general room with a view of the courtyard. Sit with him in a chair by the window and have a cup of tea. You may be able to realize that the power of your shoulders is coming out.
You can enjoy both dinner and breakfast in your room. Wearing a colored yukata and having a glass with him... You'll be able to show yourself in a different way♪ If you want a little extravagance, add a special menu. Add Tajima beef, abalone steak, and 5 kinds of sashimi to increase your happiness!
Detailed information
Kinosaki onsen Tokiwa Bekkan
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 1013 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- JR Sanin Main Line "Kinosaki onsen Station", 5 minutes by free bus / About 30 minutes via National Route 312 and Prefectural Route 3 from Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway "Tajima Airport IC".
"Mikiya" where the novelist Naoya Shiga wrote "At Kinosaki". A long-established ryokan with a history of about 300 years. There is a free shuttle bus operated by ryokan association from "Kinosaki onsen Station". About 15 minutes on foot. You can fully enjoy the atmosphere of Kinosaki by visiting while taking a walk.
This is "Special Room No. 50". The view of the Japanese garden is very magical. This room is the only one with a shower room, so it's convenient if you want to take a quick shower. The room associated with Naoya Shiga is "Room 26". Only guests staying at the hotel can take a tour if they wish.
Kinosaki onsen is said to have been discovered by a stork healing its wounds. Soothe away the fatigue of your trip in onsen. This “Hiiragi no Yu” is a new bath that was originally a guest room. You can experience the comfort as if you were relaxing in your room. There are also two private baths that you can use freely when they are not available.
Detailed information
Mikiya, a registered tangible cultural property of Kinosaki onsen
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 487 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- About 15 minutes on foot from Kinosaki onsen Station
You meal can enjoy local Tajima gourmet food at a table in the dining room "Star Lamp" or private dining. Tajima beef, live abalone, and a full course crab dinner in winter! From the counter, you can see the Mandarayu hot spring and the night view, and the nostalgic atmosphere will make you and your partner feel like you are together.
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Kinosaki onsen Inn Hakusan Hana Mandala Yutei Hananoren
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 564 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- About 5 minutes by free bus from JR Sanin onsen Line Kinosaki Onsen Station / Chugoku Expressway Yoshikawa IC → Maizuru Wakasa Expressway Kasuga → North Kinki Expressway end → R312
Detailed information
Kinosaki onsen Yamamotoya
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 643 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- Train: About 7 minutes on foot from "Kinosaki onsen Station", Car: About 40 minutes from "Tajima Airport IC"
Kangin no Hanare Fugetsu Gyosho, which has been in business for over 60 years, is a hideaway inn with only 10 rooms. Six of the 10 rooms are separate rooms, so you can enjoy time alone with your boyfriend. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from Kinosaki onsen Station, so be sure to take the free bus.
The inn is directly managed by a long-established fish store, so meal is one of the pleasures! Eat all the freshest seasonal seafood that the innkeeper has auctioned off directly at the market! For couples who love meat, there is also an accommodation plan where you can choose Tajima beef teppanyaki. please check it!
Official details
Kinosaki onsen Fugetsu Gyosho
Hyogo / Kinosaki onsen, Toyooka/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 27,500
- address
- Hyogo 636-1 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City
- access
- JR: 20 minutes on foot from Kinosaki onsen Station/ ryokan Association shared shuttle bus available Car: From Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway Hidaka Toyooka Minami Road Tajima Airport IC to Route 312
Approximately 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Kinosaki onsen Station. Kinosaki Maruyama River onsen Ginka is located on the right bank of the rich Maruyama River. A special inn with only 16 rooms on a large site of approximately 2,000 tsubo. Perfect for couples who want to spend time alone, away from the hustle and bustle of onsen town ♡
best a room on the Maruyama River side. Let's sit with him on a chair by the window and look at the slowly flowing Maruyama River. You might feel like you're floating in the river with him. All rooms have a cypress bath with a view, so you can spend a relaxing time while gazing at the Maruyama River and the inner garden.
Dinner is a creative seasonal kaiseki meal. There is also a course where you can enjoy gourmet dishes typical of Kinosaki, such as Tajima beef and crab. Please choose according to your preference with him. A full-fledged kaiseki meal in a calm Japanese space is exceptional. Also pay attention to the original tableware that was specially ordered from the Arita ware pottery.
Detailed information
Kinosaki Maruyamagawa onsen Ginka
Hyogo /Toyooka, Kinosaki onsen / ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 1177 Kojima, Toyooka City
- access
- 10 minutes by car from JR Kinosaki onsen Station (Shuttle available from 13:50 to 22:00. Reservation required). About 27 minutes from Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway Tajima Airport IC
The historic Kinosaki onsen boasts beautiful nature and a charming townscape. After enjoying a lot of sightseeing, staying at a nice onsen inn is an iron plate! It's perfect for your first trip, as you can have some time to have fun and relax together.♡ Please use this as a reference when choosing ryokan when visiting Kinosaki onsen with your lover.