Stay · Kinosaki Onsen

Nishimuraya Honkan 西村屋本館

Kinosaki Onsen's historic flagship ryokan, founded in the mid-1800s, with a celebrated sukiya garden and crab kaiseki; 2 MICHELIN Keys.

HoursFront desk 24 hours; check-in usually from 15:00

PriceTypical room per night: ¥150,000

Getting thereKinosaki Onsen Station (JR San'in Line), 15 min on foot (free pickup)

Time needed1-2 nights

Best timeNovember-March for snow crab and snowy townscapes

Address469 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo

Websitenishimuraya.ne.jp/honkan

About

Founded in the mid-19th century, Nishimuraya Honkan has around 30 rooms in sukiya-style buildings arranged around a large Japanese garden. Guests can stroll Kinosaki's willow-lined canal in yukata and visit the town's seven public bathhouses. Winter brings snow crab kaiseki. Facilities are for staying guests.

Highlights

2 MICHELIN Keys
Historic ryokan with a famous garden
Snow crab season (Nov-Mar)
Free passes to Kinosaki's seven public baths

Tips

Book early for crab season.
About 2.5 hours from Kyoto or Osaka by limited express.

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Nishimuraya Honkan 西村屋本館

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