An accommodation where you can experience "the beauty of Japan" at Kinosaki Onsen, with a history of 1,300 years.
A luxury, authentic Japanese-style Ryokan overlooking a charming Onsen town. Renovated in 2023, it offers a lineup of high-grade guest rooms. Kinosaki Onsen is famous for its seven public bathhouses. Located right by the central bathhouse “Ichino-yu,” Kobayashiya is an Accommodation designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, featuring a rare three-story wooden main building. The views from the rooms truly deserve to be called the best seats in Kinosaki. Following the renovation, the property now includes penthouse suites with bedrooms wrapped in washi paper, a serene lobby finished with earthen walls, and carefully selected tea ware from regional kilns placed in each room—wherever you look, you’ll feel the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics. The newly opened restaurant serves course meals based on local cuisine. Three free private baths are available for guests.
| IN | 15:00～18:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 10 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Not allowed |
| Accommodation is not available. Our accommodation does not allow stays with children. Please note that infants (0-1 years old) are also not permitted. |
A particularly historic-looking exterior
- Kobayashiya stands out in the Kinosaki Onsen townscape of traditional wooden Ryokan, preserving a particularly historic façade. The current building was rebuilt after the 1925 Kita-Tajima Earthquake, and the three-story wooden main building was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2015. Over about two and a half years from 2021, it underwent its first major renovation in roughly 100 years and was reborn as a space that embodies a “modern Onsen Accommodation”—simple yet rich with light and shadow. - The renovation was designed by SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE (Makoto Tanijiri / Ai Yoshida). While making the most of the building’s history and character—such as original handrails, patterned glass, and locks—it also ensures comfort with an air-clean heating system and double-glazed wooden fittings.
All premium rooms offer scenic riverside views.
- The main building guest rooms (Historic Rooms), designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, are premium rooms that all offer beautiful riverside views. The enclosed veranda features underfloor heating and double-glazed insulation, so you can enjoy the scenery in comfort even in winter. - To complement the refined furnishings, we provide a carefully selected set of tea ware and beverages. Enjoy a drink in the lounge after your bath or lose yourself in a good book in the library—an indulgent, creative stay awaits.
Savor the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—the local climate, and the wisdom and dedication of the people who live here. Taste the land itself as both your heart and appetite are filled by the story of this region—enjoy a “new take on local cuisine.”
A bookshelf is permanently installed in the lounge, offering a chance to encounter words as you unwind after a bath. Curated by book director Yoshitaka Haba, it features 55 titles spanning themes such as travel, cuisine, and art, with a focus on haiku and poetry collections from Japan and around the world.
The three private indoor baths—each with a distinct design named Wabi, Sabi, and Yugen—are available anytime without a Reservation. Enjoy the same hot spring water quality as Kinosaki’s public bathhouses in a relaxing, private setting. Hours: 15:00–23:00 / 6:30–9:00
- We provide a set that includes an original yukata featuring the Ryokan’s name and a colored yukata for visiting the public baths. The colored yukata is a traditional style with an “ohashori” fold, and you may choose your preferred pattern and color. - All rooms in the main building include samue-style nightwear with separate top and bottom. It can also be worn as loungewear within the property, including in the restaurant.
Kinosaki has seven public bathhouses known as “sotoyu.” Guests receive a “Yumeguri Passport” that allows unlimited entry to the sotoyu. Enjoy visiting the bathhouses in a yukata and geta. ・The “Yumeguri Passport” is valid from 14:00 on the day of check-in until 15:30 on the day of check-out.
At our Hotel, we offer eco-friendly amenities, including sustainable bamboo toothbrushes made with plant-derived ingredients and packaging printed with biodegradable ink.
Guided by the belief that “amenities are a gift from the Hotel,” we hope you will take them home and use them again and again, rather than treating them as disposable items.
■Item List:
・Toothbrush + Toothpaste ・Hair Brush
・Hair Comb ・Cotton Swabs + Cotton Pads
・Razor ・Hair Tie
- About our international staff
As a Ryokan open to the world, we have many international staff members who have studied Japanese culture. We offer multilingual support in English, French, Chinese, Burmese, and more.
- Important notes for your stay (1)
Our property is a rare three-story wooden building. While renovations have significantly upgraded functionality for modern comfort, soundproofing is limited. Please keep noise to a minimum after 10:00 PM.
- Important notes for your stay (2)
To preserve the original architectural style and atmosphere of the building, some guest rooms do not have a washbasin inside the toilet. We appreciate your understanding if this causes any inconvenience.
| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
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| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | Choice of Japanese or Western Breakfast □ Japanese Breakfast Rice flour dumpling hot pot / Daily special dish / San-in blend Koshihikari rice with 5 types of side dishes / Egg over rice with smoked soy sauce, etc. □ Western Breakfast Canadian breakfast made with organic ingredients / Pancakes / Egg dishes, etc. |
| Your child | You cannot stay. Accommodation is not available.
Our accommodation does not allow stays with children. Please note that infants (0-1 years old) are also not permitted. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Private bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Salt Spring Mild Salt Spring Motor dysfunction Joint pain Neuralgia ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | Allergy-Friendly Options For special food requests, including ingredients you wish to avoid, please choose from the options below and contact us at least 7 days before your accommodation date. 1) Remove disliked ingredients only (number of dishes will decrease) → Free 2) Change to alternative dishes (number of dishes remains the same) → Additional charge Additional Charges: - Vegetarian & Allergic: +3,300 JPY - Vegan & Gluten-Free: +4,400 JPY - Halal Menu: +5,500 JPY *The above charges apply per night for both dinner and breakfast. |
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- Train/Bus: Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Kinosaki Onsen Station
- Car: About 30 minutes from Tajima Airport IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway
- Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Osaka
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Salt Spring Mild Salt Spring ・Spring efficacy: Motor dysfunction Joint pain Neuralgia
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Private bath
- Train/Bus: Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Kinosaki Onsen Station - Car: About 30 minutes from Tajima Airport IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway - Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Osaka
・Fee： Per night for guests ¥1,000 ・Parking Hours： 12:00 PM - 11:00 AM (next day) ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height 2m ・Number of parking spaces： 8 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable ※Camping cars, microbuses, and vehicles over 2m in height will incur additional charges. Please inform us of the vehicle type when making your Reservation.
・Business Hours: 15:00～23:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring (Heating) Opening Hours: 15:00–23:00 / 6:30–9:00 The three private baths are available in a "no reservation" style, allowing you to use them freely during opening hours. Enjoy the unique interiors of each of the three indoor baths.
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
