We had a wonderful time at Kinosaki Yamamotoya. The staff were lovely, the meal was exceptional, they even made me a vegetarian one which was so kind. I loved wearing the yukata and wooden flip flops and having the Onsen entrance included in our stay. I felt so relaxed and it was just gorgeous.

We booked a stay with dinner and breakfast which were in traditional japanese style with multiple course meals, everything was absolutely delicious! The hotel is on the main street, right in between some of the bath houses to which you get a pass also. The hotel also has its own onsen. There were yukatas and tea waiting for us in the room upon arrival. Staff was very friendly and attentice, we had a wonderful stay!

“Ryokan worth visiting”

Lovely ryokan just by the river and onsen baths. The staff is very helpful and warm. The room was spacious. The traditional breakfast was nice and we loved that it was different on the second day. Would recommend spending 2 nights, just to have enough time to relax and see all of the onsens as well as the lovely village and ropeway.

“11/10 Service”

The staff were very attentive and selected staff had great english. They were all very kind and accomodating. The food was also prepared with care and well flavoured.

The staff were helpful and approachable. The food was incredible. The accommodation was in the centre of town close to public onsens.

Perfect location. Traditional Japanese Ryokan accommodation in a lovely setting. The service and breakfast deserve a mention . Took a little bit of getting used to the customs and the bed on the floor but it's also what made it special. There is no bathroom in the room just a toilet and wash basin but if you make use of the onsens which you have a pass for then you shower in those anyway so don't need one in the room. There is a courtesy bus from outside the train station to hotel guests but it's only a ten minute walk past the local shops and bars/restaurants anyway.

Very nice and super attentive staff. A cosy communal bath in the building plus you get a free pass for all the local onsen. We had breakfast and dinner included in the plan, with lots of traditional local dishes - just make sure you like fish/seafood :-)

“A great immersive Japanese experience.”

Beautiful accomodation. Great location. Staff were warm and welcoming.

It is not a hotel, but an experience! The staff and accommodations were great. The hotel's onsen is tiny but serene and spotless. The hotel offered dinner, which was fantastic. We asked for certain alterations, and the personnel fulfilled our dietary need. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay pleasant. Thank you!

“Memorable! Authentic Japanese experience”

Exceptional stay! Ryokan experience was memorable. Thank you to the staff including satoru and susu! Your dedication to your work and to ensure our stay is comfortable with your english skills was truly helpful! Dinner was also perfect!

“A well located ryokan, close to the public onsens and beautiful willow lined river.”

The perfect location within the wonderful town of Kinosaki Onsen. Great ryokan, located very close to 2 of the town's public onsens, as well as having its own private onsen and public onsen facilities. Also next door to a lovely restaurant, which they also own. Serves only traditional Japanese breakfasts and dinner, which I did not have. Traditional yakuta and shoes are provided for your use / wear across the whole town in your stay. That makes Kinosaki Onsen a very unique and fulfilling experience! Lovely people working at the ryokan and very attentive and helpful.

The staff were very friendly and attentive and the location was handy right by the river. The room was very spacious with a toilet and bathtub and it was cleaned daily.

“Kinosaki onsen 2N stay”

We had a quiet room with peaceful , mountain view. They had a private onsen which may not as grand as the public ones but at least you have your own privacy. The staff was very polite & attentive and hence make our stay memorable.

Nice looking property, restaurant next door was good, traditional breakfast was rather nice.

“Amazing stay in the heart of Kinosaki”

Third tome with Yamamotoya and as always very happy. Great location, delicious breakfast and staff is welcoming, helpful and friendly! Thank you!

Its excellent location in front of the river, and the quality of the onsens that the hotel has.

“Perfect, relaxing and historical”

Everything. The old wood and the sage green colours, the comfortable futon, the view from our window, the onsens, the hotels private onsen, the whole town, the ambiance of the while village, fresh seafood and the very accommodating staff.

“Perfect place to”

Charming hotel, very comfortably situated on the main historic street. Lovely surroundings, quite and spacious rooms, very welcoming staff

“Wonderful stay, will be back.”

Beautiful place to stay and easy walk from the station. We arrived early and staff were accommodating by holding our bags for us until check in time. Check in was seamless for English speakers. Our bags were in our rooms ready for us. A lovely lady came to our rooms and delivered our Yakata and pot of tea. We only booked breakfast and we were given 2 times to choose from and as we were a group we ate in the dining room. Food was delicious. Would highly recommend this hotel.

Amazing place to stay in Kinosaki. Staff were amazing.