We booked 3 rooms for 6 adults at Ginka Kinosaki Onsen. In addition to the public and private bath (can be reserved without additional charge), the rooms we booked came with our own in-room furo to enjoy. The rooms are spotlessly spacious and the service level and staff at Ginka are exceptional! We arranged the hotel shuttle to take us to/from Kinosaki Onsen train station upon arrival and departure and with a reservation, they will even take you into town. It is true that the the property is NOT within walking to the main town but that’s the beauty of it…the property is simply relaxing. I feel it’s important build in a few nights of just some R&R while traveling and not have to be “on the go” the entire time. We also opted to have a kaiseki dinner one night and we enjoyed our meal and excellent service. From your Hawaiian friends, MAHALO Ginka for a wonderful stay!

Lori808 United States of America

Very good place. Friendly staff, clean, and traditional japanese feel. I also enjoyed the meals that were prepared and the view from the room was lovely. Will definitely come again.

Robert United States of America

An extremely luxurious, special, and authentic stay with unparalleled hospitality by the staff.

Zoe Canada

This is the Ryokan to go for if you want to experience the ultimate japanese hospitality. The river view in my room was amazing. The traditional 10-course dinner in the restaurant is unforgettable! The outdoor public bath also has a great view to enjoy.

Andrew United Kingdom

Internal hotsprings, very very comfortable amazing Japanese twin room with magical river view and amazing wooden bath. Good to gave a shuttle to and from Kinosaki railway station. Staff sweet and kind

Francine South Africa

We really loved the hotel stay - being greeted with the magnificent view of the sky, mountains and river when we entered the room, and we loved the peace and quiet of the location away from the main Kinosaki Onsen street. This did not pose any issue to us because of the free to-and-fro shuttle service that the hotel provided, which made it very convenient. We really enjoyed wearing the kimonos that were lent to us (and all other hotel guests), as we could wear them to explore the streets of Kinasaki-onsen. It was our first time, and the staff were really gracious in helping us wear the kimonos properly. The generosity of the hotel was evident through the complimentary yakults and we enjoyed the private Onsen and snacks/drinks that we could purchase with ease anytime. The breakfast view was fantastic too! We felt safe, at home and welcome - i.e. they made an effort to welcome us and bid farewell to us, which we appreciated too. It was truly a 5-star experience!

Theeba Singapore

Everything. I am from India and travelled solo. I was thoroughly taken care of ! I opted for half board so I was served dinner and breakfast in an individual private room within the restaurant. The food was so delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The onsen is very easy to book at no extra cost. I went to the private onsen and 45 mins is enough imo because the hot water will make dizzy beyond 30 mins anyway. They also had gelato, snacks and sake for sale which you can simply pick up by filling out a form and pay for during check out. They even helped me put on a beautiful yukata in which I had dinner and could go to the town wearing. They also provided pyjamas in the room which I wore to breakfast. It’s the best experience and I recommend this hotel to every foreigner who wants to experience onsen for the first time in a beautiful countryside town of Japan.

Sonali India

Room was completely beautiful and the view and level of service was phenomenal. The food was really really good and it was worth every penny.

Alicia Singapore

The Space is absolutely beautiful, everything is considered and we loved the coffee grinder and small touches like pyjamas. I left my speaker at the property and the reception posted it to Osaka for me first thing the next day. Waking up in the space overlooking the river is serene

Kaitlyn Australia

Exceptional food, my compliments to the executive chef Hamade Takeo! The staff was very welcoming and really made us feel at home. Overall there were so many small details and touches that make this Ryokan very special. The sight and sounds of the river just outside the rooms really make it a perfect place to relax. The beach is only a short walk away so we opted to go to the beach instead of catching the shuttle to Kinosaki Onsen Town. Hope I manage to come back next year !

Peter Germany