About this property
Yamamotoya is a 7-minute walk from JR Kinosaki Onsen Station and a free 2-way shuttle is provided. It offers Japanese-style accommodations with a brewery, a hot-spring bath and free Wi-Fi. Guests can experience Japanese tea ceremony (needs a reservation, extra charge) and try on traditional Yukata robes. Guestrooms offer both heating and air-conditioning facilities, and futon bedding is provided on a traditional tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each room comes with green tea leaves, an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV. Rooms share a bathroom with other rooms. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Breakfast and dinner will be served will be served in the dining room. Guests can enjoy local beer at the brewery. Yamamotoya is an 8-minute walk from Kinosaki-Onsen Ropeway Station and Gokuraku-ji Temple. It is within a 12-minute drive from Genbu-do (Genbu Cave) and a 15-minute walk from Kinosaki Museum. Free parking is provided on site.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Breakfast Info
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Asian
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Collao
Chile“Yamamotoya is a gorgeous, amazing building. All the accommodations are well kept and clean and the staff is reliable and very kind. We would love to come back for a longer stay” - Andrew
United States“Extremely friendly staff, with great English skills. Plenty of amenities, and rooms were clean. Accommodated our request for a specific room, and demonstrated excellent hospitality in every interaction. Onsen within the building was excellent and...” - Jamey United States“The location is wonderful--right on the main road overlooking the river. It's a convenient walk to all parts of Kinosaki. The ryokan was very well kept, although a few features looked a bit dated. I didn't mind at all. The food was excellent, and...”
- Alexis
United Kingdom“Great traditional Ryuken, loved sleeping on the futon beds. The staff were really lovely and accomodating - we had paid for dinner and breakfast but opted not to have it and they were very understanding. I regret not emailing them about to inform...” - Kelly United States“Incredible experience. The staff was so courteous and communicated well in English. They explained everything very well and the stay was the most incredible experience. The yukata were lovely. Would recommend again and again.”
- Leah
Canada“The traditional Japanese rooms were gorgeous. The staff convert them from a family room to a sleeping room for you. The Yukata and everything they loan you for the onsens is amazing.” - Hannahlynn United States“The hospitality was exceptional. Everyone was incredibly helpful and accomodating. The meals were delicious as well.”
- Danielle United States“Charming ryokan in the heart of Kinosaki. Great location. Dinner on the first night was fabulous! Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. It far exceeded our expectations.”
- Suparanan
Thailand“Good location very convenient to go to public bath, nice staff. Onsen of ryokan is very private everyone go to public bath so it’s not so crowded.” - Roberto United States“Friendly staff, ecellent location, and traditional tatami room experience. All that we could wish for!”
Area info
Restaurants
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No additional info available
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
The public bath (Onsen) operates starting at 5 am to 10 am and 3 pm to 12 am.
Please inform Kinosaki Yamamotoya of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests must check in by 18:15:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
