Top Hotels in Hyogo Prefecture Ryokans
Top 10 Ryokans in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Discover the best Ryokans in Hyogo Prefecture, Kinki including Kinosaki Onsen Kinosaki, Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama, Morizuya, Tocen Goshoboh, Hotel Hanakoyado, Nakanobo Zuien, Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Honkan, Hyoe Koyokaku, Kaigetsukan, Yuamu.
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1. Kinosaki Onsen Kinosaki
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
A relaxing and all-round modern ryokan
Reviewed By Joe_Chan_HKMy family stayed in the OOedoonsen Kinosaki for two nights in late December 2018. The hotel was rather a big one relatively to small ryokans in the little Kinosaki town. The hotel had a large free car park. The reception staff clearly introduced the hotel to us in English. Our room seemed to be recently renovated and was very large (the lounge alone was about 20 tatami). Our futon beds had been already set when we arrived. There were still ample spaces for all our lugguage cases and sitting and even kids’ running. The room had a beautiful river view. It had a bathroom though we did not use it. The room was absolutely quiet all the time. As a shallow sleeper sensitive to noise, I could still sleep really well in the room in both nights. We used the hotel onsen for several times during our stay. There were two sections, that shifted regularly for male and female users. Both contained large indoor pools and smaller outdoor pools. My kids liked the onsen very much. Onsen users had to bring their own room towels. The hotel also provided each guest an “onsen pass” for the seven onsens of Kinosaki. I had tried two of them. I found that these legendary onsens could have their own characteristics yet they attracted too many users. To me it was more relaxing and convenient to use the hotel onsen. The dinner buffet began at 17:30, and guests could freely join till 20:30. There was no limit of eating time during this period. The buffet served a wide range of food except crab dishes. The food varieties and tastes were better than expected. When planning our Kinosaki trip, I had also considered the smaller traditional ryokans in the town. These centrally located inns might appeal to travelers who sought quaintness, hospitality, and crab set meals. But I finally chose OOedoonsen for its ample room space, large hotel onsen, reasonable rate, generous buffet meals, free car park, and variety of hotel amenities (games facilities and a comic book library). We really enjoyed the relaxing environment and the sense of freedom during our stay in OOedoonsen. We were all satisfied and definitely gave the highest rating. 我保證這則針對此酒店的評論是以本人的切身經歷為依據、為本人的真實評論、且本人與此酒店無個人或商業關係，也無收受此酒店的贈禮或金錢以撰寫這則評論。
2. Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Looking for a place to stay in Kobe? Then look no further than Taketoritei Maruyama, a luxury onsen ryokan that brings the best of Kobe to your doorstep. Rooms at Taketoritei Maruyama offer air conditioning and a refrigerator providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A concierge and baggage storage are some of the conveniences offered at this onsen ryokan. A hot tub and an on-site restaurant will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Taketoritei Maruyama, free parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Hosenji Temple (0.1 mi) and Arima Inari Shrine (0.2 mi), guests of Taketoritei Maruyama can easily experience some of Kobe's most well known attractions. While in Kobe, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Taketoritei Maruyama, including Takenaka Meat (0.2 mi), Dosanjin Arima (0.2 mi), and Kinchan (0.6 mi). During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Arima Onsen (0.3 mi), Arima River Kasen Shinsui Park (0.3 mi), and Tenjin Sengen (0.2 mi), which are all within walking distance of the onsen ryokan. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Taketoritei Maruyama as you experience everything Kobe has to offer.
KOBE AT ITS BEST
Reviewed By prince_of_roamGorgeous property, very friendly snd polite staff, delicious omakase food, in room hot spring bath! What more can you ask for? Maybe a better price since it is definitely quite expensive. But you DO get what you pay for. Make sure you visit the public onsen as the experience is amazing!!
3. Morizuya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
If you’re looking for a quaint onsen ryokan in Toyooka, look no further than Morizuya. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Toyooka, Morizuya is located a short distance from Kiyamachi Koji (0.1 mi) and Shisho Shrine (0.1 mi). Morizuya is a quaint onsen ryokan offering a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The onsen ryokan features room service, a concierge, and baggage storage. Plus, guests can enjoy a hot tub, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Toyooka. While in Toyooka be sure to experience nearby barbeque restaurants such as Irori Dining Mikuni. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular monuments and statues such as Nakae Tanezo Statue. The staff at Morizuya looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Best Ryokan in Japan
Reviewed By ArdentEpilogueI love staying in ryokan when I travel to Japan, and Morizuya is my favorite one of all time. 10/10 experience, hands down. They have great private family onsen on premises, they're well located within an amazing onsen town, the owner is super amazingly friendly and helpful (and if he's reading this, I hope he knows we remember him and his mother very warmly) and the owner speaks excellent English. The meals were gigantic and well-made, as is common at ryokan, and you eat in a separate private room set up just for you and your family, which is a touch I really like. For a couple bucks, they set you up with an onsen pass which you can use to go onsen hopping around town. Kinosaki Onsen is a great town, a bit on the small and out of the way side, which is how I like it. Our room had a nice view over nature, and the dining room we ate in looked out at the mountain behind the establishment. If you're thinking about going to a ryokan, this is the place to go.
4. Tocen Goshoboh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Goshoboh was founded 800 years ago and is the oldest inn in the spa town of Arima, an exceptional spot with astonishing brick-coloured waters. «Gosho», which means «imperial palace», is an echo of the long, feudal era when the establishment was reserved for the nobility. It has maintained its renown and high quality. The region's excellent Kobe beef is also served here.
Onsen Seeping with Tradition
Reviewed By Thomas606We decided to book this onsen hotel based the rating given. The Hotel is located right next to the Arima bus terminal. We can access the arima onsen region either from Kyoto or from Osaka via Hankyu express bus. Once you step into the hotel, you step into history. The hotel does not have a lift, and access to your room is by stairs. All our luggage were sent out to our respective rooms by them. You need to take off your shoes before entering the hotel. Slippers would be provided for you. You would realise that time has stopped at its hotel doorstep. As we were there during weekends, there were street performances across the street. We booked a room with garden view. Both rooms share a nice garden. The onsen for the sexes is divided by a low wall. The onsen is refreshing and intimate. It has a boutique feel to the hotel. Both our breakfast were a fine dining experience with produces from neighbouring areas. This also applied to our dinner on the second night. Most cafes in the arima onsen are closed by 5 pm. Having a late dinner is quite difficult if we are travelling with oldies and teenagers. We may need to patronise the 7-11 for a quick bites. Lunch is not an issue.
5. Hotel Hanakoyado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
The smallest boutique hotel in Arima Spa resort, admired for its unique relaxing Japanese Spa atmosphere.Located by the side of the stairs of Arima Onsen Temple,the Ryokan-like hotel offers a unique combination of Japanese sense of Beauty and convenience of the modern hotel system. The building is old Japanese wooden style, with dimly lit corridors that suffuse a warm atmosphere, inviting you to relax and enjoy the facilities in all intimacy.
Good Service
Reviewed By Paul7878Overall, my overnight stay was pretty good. In terms of other ryokan I have stayed, this one is average, but still better than a lot of other hotels around the world. The room was clean (spotless), comfortable, and had everything I needed. My room was at the end of the hall and, because of the location, the wi-fi was non-existent. To use the wi-fi, I hung out in the lobby. The lobby didn't have lounge chairs or anything like that. It was just a couple of chairs. There are two bathrooms with hot spring water and the two are shared by the eight rooms in the building. They advertise that you can use the bath in the main hotel in another building, but they're only available until 8pm. The availability is useless since the dinner meal will also end at 8pm. I guess you can use those facilities during the day. Dinner and breakfast was very good, but not stunning. (I was expecting Michelin Bib Gourmand or 1-star at least.) The staff was very helpful in arranging a taxi to take me to the famous night views on the mountain and explaining the facilities when I checked-in. On check-out, I received the usual Japanese hospitality. Would I stay here again? Probably not. At this price, I would try my luck at another ryokan and experience something different. If I could, my overall rating would be 3.5 stars so I rounded up.
6. Nakanobo Zuien
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
We have been greeting guests for almost 150 years. It has always been our great pleasure to welcome you with our best hospitality. Our flexible services cater to you every need,with multilingual staff always on duty.
Superb stay
Reviewed By tammytt00I had booked a room with private onsen, and it was fabulous. Room was big and clean. Service was impeccable. The public onsens were actually fantastic too, so you don't actually need to opt for the private one, as you could also book the onsen for private use. Food was delicious. Location was superb, right in the middle of town. I would love to visit again.
7. Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Honkan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
Nishimuraya Honkan is a traditional Japanese ryokan, located in the famouse hot spring town of Kinosaki Onsen, near Kyoto/Osaka. Our ryokan has 160 years of history and was selected as "best onsen ryokan" in Japan by Lonely Planet and is also listed in the Michelin Guide.
Our third stay, and there will be a fourth (and fifth)
Reviewed By KI-NRTLast year (after our second stay) we decided that Nishimuraya Honkan would become an annual pilgrimage as part of our plan to enjoy Matsuba Snow Crabs at least once a year. Even with Japan's nationwide food ingredients distribution network being supremely efficient, there is no substitute for enjoying seafood close to its source. And in the case of the fresh crabs caught from Tsuiyama Port (and specifically delivered to Nishimuraya Honkan), you can definitely taste the difference. Not only that, but the chefs have refined their craft in a way that brings out the best of the crabs, via immaculate preparation and umami-inducing flavorings. This time, we elected to stay in their top room, called "Horai No Ma (蓬莱の間)," which is located in the second floor of the Hiratakan Annex building (平田館), which is connected to the main area via an indoor pathway (albeit a long and winding one. It features a separate sleeping and living area as well as an open-air bath. Compared to "Kiri No Ma," the room we stayed in last year, it was a bit more spacious but not dramatically so. Horai No Ma is a bit newer and feels slightly more modern than the rooms in the main building, but not so much as to take away from the traditional Japanese nature of the ryokan itself. Even with cost not being a consideration, however, I would prefer to stay in Kiri No Ma. It's on the first floor, has a commanding view of the gorgeous inner garden and is less of a walk to the main lobby and the communal Onsen bath area. And the open-air (non-Onsen) bath at Horai No Ma also has an open-air shower to go along with it, which can be considered a minus if the weather is unbearably cold - you don't have a choice. For this reason, I always prefer indoor showers and outdoor baths, but that's not the case here. Overall, rooms at Nishimuraya Honka are not the reason to stay there; it is not on the same level as some of the nicer luxury ryokans in Japan (like Hakone Ginyu, Asaba or Takefue.) Speaking of baths - as mentioned in one of my previous reviews, the in-room baths at Nishimuraya Honkan are not of the Onsen (natural hot springs) variety, which further defeats the purpose of the bath in our Horai No Ma room. This is not, however, the fault of the ryokan itself... this appears to be a "rule" at Kinosaki Onsen that all Onsen baths need to be communal in nature (there are two of them at the ryokan itself). Therefore, if you're an Onsen freak but are uncomfortable with the idea of being in the buff around others, then you're best advised to forgo the privilege or visit the communal Onsen baths at off-peak times. The real reason to stay here are threefold: 1) Absolutely top-notch food, especially the Matsuba Snow Crab course; 2) To have your meals be served in the comfort of your room (that you're staying in; and 3) to experience the authenticity, serenity and beauty of a ryokan that's been in existence for over 150 years. The kaiseki crab course dinner here really is a cut above. We've had Matsuba Crab at many top restaurants and ryokans throughout the region, and I can emphatically claim that Nishimuraya Honkan is - by far - the best at this craft, and I'm not sure why. You might think that Crab sashimi, steamed crab, grilled crab and crab hot pot is not rocket science, but in reality there's a huge difference between Nishimurya Honkan and every place else. In most establishments, by the halfway point of the meal we are completely crabbed-out, with Mrs. KI-NRT begging for a stop to the crab proceedings. Not here. We enjoyed every offering to the very last bite, including the finale - a spectacular "Zosui" rice porridge made from crab broth. I'm on a low (or no) carb diet, but I couldn't resist having a second helping of the porridge. Yes, it's that wonderful! The other advantage is the ability to enjoy your meals in your room. Not in a different (private room), but the room that you're actually staying in. This is in stark contrast to the majority of even the top ryokans in Japan, where you're forced to walk to a different room, or - worse yet - need to experience the food at a restaurant. The problem is, it's a 2.5 hour experience, so it's really nice to not have to worry about your manners in front of others. You can kick up your feet, turn on the TV, basically do whatever you'd like.. it's just more flexible and comfortable that way. While Nishimuraya Honkan is not a sprawling property with massive grounds, it's a charming place that features traditional Japanese architecture, decor, furnishings and gardens, and all without it feeling decrepit. Upon first arrival, after taking off your shoes and putting on the ryokan-supplied slippers, you'll be greeted with a spectacular view of the perfectly manicured garden and pond. And when walking the narrow hallways inside, you will feel like going through a time machine back to the country's Meiji Era. At the same time, you won't have to forgo the creature comforts that modern luxury travelers expect in a luxury property. It's a tricky balancing act that they manage to deftly achieve. We already have a confirmed booking for next year's crab season. Can't wait!
8. Hyoe Koyokaku
Overall Ratings
4 based on 341 reviews
Hyoe Koyokaku is a ryokan with long tradition in Arima Onsen. You can choose from a variety of stay plans or day trip plans and you can relax at our large public baths. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our ryokan.
Great!!! Especially for Price/Value
Reviewed By christopearrLoved the hot springs here, went in 2016, this review is long overdo! Would come back here again, highly recommended! In a very quaint area, all staff are extremely friendly and helpful/hospitable. Had no problem getting around with our limited Japanese!
9. Kaigetsukan
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 127 reviews
Parking:50
A Relaxing Place to Stay!
Reviewed By Lauren HStayed here for a night last weekend. The room was done in a traditional Japanese style and was even larger than I had expected. As the room was traditional in style, the beds were futons laid on the tatami mat floor, however the futons were quite comfortable! The view from the room was beautiful and included the nearby beach and the local castle tower. There is an onsen (hot spring) at the hotel if you want to take a relaxing soak. The breakfast buffet was good, with most of the items on offer being things one would expect to find at a typical Japanese breakfast (ex. fish, miso soup, rice, etc...), but with a few special local items thrown in as well (ex. awaji onion soup, naruto orange marmalade, etc...). The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is convenient if you are travelling around Awaji Island or are planning to visit Shikoku Island. If you are travelling by car, parking is available. All in all, I can definitely recommend this hotel if you are travelling through the area, or are just looking for a place to relax!
10. Yuamu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Yuamu is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Shinonsen-cho, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Room service is one of the conveniences offered at this onsen ryokan. In addition, Yuamu offers a sauna and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Shinonsen-cho trip additionally gratifying. If you are driving to Yuamu, free parking is available. While in Shinonsen-cho, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Yuamu, including Kaede (0.3 mi), Sushi Hei (0.2 mi), and Yukemuri Coffee Store (0.2 mi). If you are interested in exploring Shinonsen-cho, check out some of the nearby attractions, such as Arayu (0.2 mi), Shofukuji Temple (0.2 mi), and Seisho Park (0.3 mi), all of which are within walking distance of Yuamu. Enjoy your stay in Shinonsen-cho!
Big disappointment
Reviewed By danielyongMy review will come across as a complaint but hear me out before booking. First of all, I like the modern exterior and interior look of it - heard it has been renovated a few years back. That would be 1 star. I like the service I received during dinner. So personalized. However I also paid quite substantial for a 1N stay (about 54000yen) so there is a certain expectation of service. However, the room is poorly designed for cold weather. It has poor insulation. The heater was of no use as I could feel the cold numbness on my face when I was trying to sleep. In addition, because it was so cold, I walked down to the front desk at 1130 pm and realized there is no one there. There is only a cleaner left and a restaurant chef in the onsen. I tried to ask for a portable heater but all I got was mattress. He said there wasn't any portable heater. However, when I left the hotel the next day, I walked past several portable heaters placed along its bridge. My suggestion is they should install insulation doors like those traditional ryokans. In addition, have at least 1 hotel staff (not cleaner or chef) to man the front desk. Third, please have some buttons for guests to adjust the temperature of the heater - but this may be a fire hazard though. I will definitely avoid the hotel and I suggest you should too unless the hotel staff feedback that they have done the above points. I must say I had a bad sleepless night because it was so cold and I felt so cheated paying that amount to stay in a cold room. I also peeked into other rooms and sadly, they all have similar configurations - lack of insulations. I wonder if I am the only one experiencing this.
