Why people book this hotel
“Staff were helpful in making recommendations and restaurant bookings”
“Staffs are very friendly and willing to help, we do very much appreciate”
“So comfortable, and a great place to unwind”
“A nice change from standard hotel rooms- felt like a home from home”
“Short walk to Toyooka Station and Kinosaki Onsen is very accessible by train, so…”
“The breakfast was excellent”
Overview
Willow. Is located in Toyooka, 11 km from Inaba Honke Institution and 12 km from Honganji Temple. With a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Soun-ji Temple. All rooms are fitted with a fridge, oven, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel the rooms have bed linen and towels. Toyooka City History Museum is 12 km from willow., while Nyoiji Temple is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tajima Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Danielle eng pei
family_with_children
April 10, 2026
“Fabulous stay”
Really appreciate the coziness and the modern facilities in the old building ;)
Demelza
extended_group
April 9, 2026
“Beautiful boutique property with lots of unique character.”
Absolutely beautiful boutique property with lots of unique Japanese character and thoughtful touches. So comfortable, and a great place to unwind. Very well equipped kitchen. Stunning deep soaking bath. Short walk to Toyooka Station and Kinosaki Onsen is very accessible by train, so this makes a great alternative to staying in Kinosaki Onsen. The property also has a sister hotel a couple of minutes walk away, with a guest lounge and bar. The breakfast was excellent. Staff were helpful in making recommendations and restaurant bookings.
PEI CHUN
extended_group
March 15, 2026
Staffs are very friendly and willing to help, we do very much appreciate
Yifei
family_with_children
January 15, 2026
It was a nice property. The yard was also very pretty. Access to the other hotel was also nice, and they have a free lounge. It was overall a cool experience to stay in a renovated storage unit.
Katherine
couple
November 30, 2025
“A delightful place to stay.”
Charming, elegant small hotel in Toyooka... Lots of lovely touches, extremely friendly staff. A nice change from standard hotel rooms- felt like a home from home.
Fern
couple
November 30, 2025
“Wonderful peaceful retreat”
It’s unbelievably beautiful and cosy. We had such a lovely stay. Dashki helped us with booking dinner every evening which we needed as we had no idea where to go! Excellent for getting to Kinosaki really easily and then Kyoto after. Beautiful accommodation and extremely comfy beds. It was great we could use the lounge of the sister hotel to have a drink in the evening.
Devlyn
solo_traveller
October 24, 2025
“A delightful hotel in a charming get-away town”
This hotel is beautiful, the pictures don't do it justice. The suites are well designed and comfortable for families and solo travellers alike. It gives the feel of a traditional ryokan with modern amenities. Staff are helpful and responsive and they helped me plan day trips around Toyooka. It's a great place to stay if you want to spend time in Kinosakionsen. I stayed there for a week.
Libby
couple
November 12, 2024
“Really exquisite place with attention to detail.”
Exquisite taste in furnishings and decor. Very comfortable space to inhabit. Helpful recommendations for restaurants, bars and shopping
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, tatami, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.
Deluxe Twin Room
The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower.
Superior Twin Room
Guests can make meals in the kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower.
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