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Kinosaki Onsen Kawaguchiya Honkan

Ryokan

Kinosaki-cho Yushima 274

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

The staff were amazing and so helpful

The staff was really helpful and cheerful

Great location
14 mentions

Amazing ryokan experience in a beautiful location

This ryokan was our first overnight stop as we landed at Osaka airport, and Im s…

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

Very charming old building, my room was the perfect mix of modern and traditiona…

The room had everything we needed and the private onsen was a delight

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Incredibly clean and perfect service

Good location Clean and comfortable room Nice and helpful staff

Good value
1 mentions

Great value for money too

Overview

Centrally located in the Onsengai (main street), Kinosaki Onsen Kawaguchiya Honkan offers a public and a private-use hot-spring bath, free WiFi and Japanese accommodations. Colourful yukata robes can be borrowed at an extra cost, from the front desk. Drinks vending machines are on site. Guests at Honkan Kawaguchiya can unwind in a public hot-spring bath, which is separate per gender and open all night. They can also use a private outdoor hot-spring bath at a fee. Rooms feature a Japanese interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and traditional futon bedding. They’re furnished with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. All rooms come with a safe and a toilet, while bathing facilities are shared. Guests with a meal-inclusive plan can enjoy a Japanese breakfast and dinner in the dining room Benten. A Western breakfast is available at advance request. The Kawaguchiya Honkan is a 6-minute walk from JR Kinosaki Onsen Station, and a 15-minute walk from Kinosaki Museum. The Genbudo cave can be visited within a 10-minute drive. A regional free shuttle runs from Kinosaki Onsen Station between 15:00 and 18:00, and stops at the property.

Traveller reviews

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Ann-Marie

solo_traveller

June 3, 2026

10

Beautiful old ryokan in a fantastic location with the best staff.

Very charming old building, my room was the perfect mix of modern and traditional. The staff were amazing and so helpful. Amazing ryokan experience in a beautiful location.

R

Reynaud

couple

June 2, 2026

10

Great! Can only recommend!

The staff was really helpful and cheerful. They helped with the luggage and explained how to wear a yukata. The room had everything we needed and the private onsen was a delight.

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Matt

couple

May 22, 2026

9

Charming, comfy and well-priced ryokan in the heart of Kinosakionsen town

This ryokan was our first overnight stop as we landed at Osaka airport, and Im so happy it was. The place is really charming, easy to reach from the train station, and well-located in the main street where all other onsen establishments are located, making it easy to enjoy an all-onsen evening. The traditional Japanese room (ryokan) was comfy, had everything needed, along with a nice tea service. A small but cosy onsen downstairs much helped in the morning before departure. Staff was always attentive, offering high level of hospitality and great advice. I only wish I had more time to enjoy their food offer.

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Crabby Dancer

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

9

Lovely stay.

Near to the station. Once arrived, service staff at station asks about your lodging and assigns a minibus to you, free of charge.

J

Jaufré

couple

April 29, 2026

10

Great location to discover Kinosakionsen, nice room (not too small, with a cute terrace), food was really good (dinner q

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edgykay

couple

April 29, 2026

9

Probably the only ryokan having room a private shower. One night is not enough.

Located within walking distance to the train station and all the onsen. And I love that the room has its own private shower. The futon bed is heavenly, I slept so well in it. They respond to my inquiry in a timely manner. They also have brochures that provide several information regarding the accommodations and Kinosakionsen in English. And since this is an onsen town, we were provided a set of yutaka clothing and the onsen day pass. I would like to thank the staff that speak English for her warmest welcome and patience ( sorry I kept you waiting for my check-in ). Terima kasih from Malaysia.

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Lyndall

couple

April 19, 2026

10

A major highlight of trip to Japan

Gorgeous staff . Loved the whole area . Onsens were very close-by very informative lady on reception .

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Heffernan

couple

April 12, 2026

9

Perfect, really can’t find anything to complain about.

Beautiful Place to stay. Everything was perfect and the staff were so nice and accommodating. Location in the centre of town. 100% plan to stay here again.

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Katherine

couple

April 5, 2026

10

The rooms, location, and staff were the most amazing combination. Thank you so much!!

Great location, beautiful rooms and amenities

K

Kilpatrick

family_with_children

April 1, 2026

9

Perfect location for a comfortable and relaxed family stay

Perfect location. Incredibly clean and perfect service

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Chris

couple

March 27, 2026

8

Great location on Canal

Great location. Awkward rooms … bit squishy,re kettle in weird place, and low ceilings if tall. Cute balcony.

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ELise

couple

March 16, 2026

9

The onsen, the localisation, the staff were very nice. They lent us yukata, umbrella, basket....

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AJBKobe

couple

February 26, 2026

8

Great ryokan in a convenient location

Ryokan is very conveniently located. It's about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station and is near many restaurants and stores. The staff are friendly and helpful.

S

Saran

family_with_children

January 22, 2026

10

Very nice ryokan with excellent staff.

The room is very spacious, much bigger than mentioned in Booking site. Massage chair in the room is a big surprise. All of staff we met are very noce and supportive. Location is in the middle of the town, close to all onsen places Last but not least, we enjoyed onsen very much, great experience.

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Ashley

solo_traveller

January 11, 2026

10

Perfect

A great Ryokan in the centre of Kinosaki. A short walk to the onsens and a great view of the mountains and street from the balcony. I stayed mid week and the town was quiet and perfect to relax in. Friendly helpful staff always available.

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Linas

extended_group

December 20, 2025

9

I liked everything, I would like to come back here!

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Ebony

couple

December 20, 2025

10

A paradise

Unreal. A perfect few days. Unbelievably beautiful room and location. Everything we needed, incredible staff and beautiful experience. Incredible private onsen. I don't rate the public one but it's not bother considering how fantastic the entire town is. I can not say enough to how fantastic it was, and how amazing the staff were. A DREAM! and, the best sleep I've ever had in my life on the futon.

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Lai Ying

solo_traveller

November 26, 2025

9

An enjoyable stay

Good location Clean and comfortable room Nice and helpful staff

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Patryk

couple

November 24, 2025

10

Amazing staff, very helpful. Rooms have traditional Japanese vibe, which works great with overall feeling in Kinosaki

T

Timothy

solo_traveller

November 19, 2025

10

Delightful, well-located, good-value stay.

Perfectly located in the centre of everything. Easy walk to all the onsen in town. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful at explaining how everything worked with the onsen-hopping. They provide the onsen pass and all the clothes etc so it’s very straightforward. In addition the room and communal spaces were beautifully done. Great value for money too.

Facilities

Activities

Hot spring bath, Open-air bath, Public Bath

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Private parking

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Services

Vending machine (drinks)

Japanese-Style Room

Rooms feature a Japanese interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and traditional futon bedding. They’re furnished with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. All rooms come with a safe and a toilet, while bathing facilities are shared.

Max 3 guests 10 1 bedroom0
Triple Room with Shower

This triple room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, tatami, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit has 2 futons.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom0
Quadruple Room

The quadruple room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, tatami, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The quadruple room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, yukata, as well as a TV. The unit has 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. The public hot-spring bath is open 16:00 - 09:00.Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:21 AM

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