Ultra-LuxuryCountryside
Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo, Japan
33 rooms
Opened 1860 (Late Edo Period)
Traditional Sukiya-zukuri Master Craftsmanship
Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo, Japan
Spa & Wellness
Nishimuraya Honkan Spa & Wellness
Wellness at Nishimuraya Honkan is rooted in 1,300 years of geothermal hot spring healing. Facilities include three distinct communal and private onsen baths (Kitsuno-yu with cypress wood, Fukuno-yu with Chinese-style tiling, and Shouryu-no-yu surrounded by bamboo gardens), plus complimentary access to all seven public bathhouses of Kinosaki Onsen.
6:00am – 11:00pm daily
Facilities
- Three distinct onsen hot spring baths (Kitsuno-yu, Fukuno-yu, Shouryu-no-yu)
- 160-year-old Japanese stroll garden filled with centenary pine trees and koi ponds
- Complimentary pass (Yutouken) to all seven historic public hot springs in Kinosaki Onsen
- Short walk to the willow-lined canal and artisan geta and pottery workshops
Signature Treatment
Kinosaki Geothermal Onsen Soak and Japanese Restorative Shiatsu Acupressure Massage.
Nishimuraya Honkan spa FAQ
- What onsen baths are in the ryokan?
- The ryokan features three distinct hot spring baths: Kitsuno-yu (cypress wood), Fukuno-yu (tiled), and Shouryu-no-yu (bamboo).
- Can guests visit town bathhouses?
- Yes, all guests receive a complimentary pass (Yutouken) granting unlimited access to all seven public bathhouses in Kinosaki.
- What signature treatment is featured?
- The signature ritual is the Kinosaki Geothermal Onsen Soak and Japanese Restorative Shiatsu Acupressure Massage.
- What are the onsen hours?
- The ryokan onsen baths are open daily from 6:00am to 11:00pm.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026