Tsukimotoya Ryokan

We were seeking a traditional ryokan experience and this did not disappoint. It The ryokan is built with beautiful wood, screens and hardwood floors and tatami mats. The room we had was quite large with futons on the tatami mats and a small table. We were served a welcome tea and helped with how to wear the yukata properly. We really enjoyed wearing the yukata and wood sandals to go to the various Onsen in town, which are all located within one km of the ryokan. Tattoos are not a problem in Kinosaki. The highlight of our stay were the meals. The dinner kaseiki was incredible. Fresh crab, sashimi, assorted small dishes, soup, tempura etc and even a glass of sake. The second night was a beef hotpot. Breakfast was just as interesting with multiple courses and generous portions. The staff were very kind, and despite the language barrier helped us to understand the proper way to navigate the traditional ways. The ryokan is really a special experience and is great value when you consider the quality of the meals served.

From check-in, we felt welcomed and taken care of at Tsukimotoya Ryokan. The staff were helpful at showing us to our room, how to prepare for the onsen, and serving us delicious meals for breakfast and dinner. It was our first stay at a ryokan, and it was fantastic. The room we booked was quite spacious, and the property is situated in the core of Kinosaki, making it easy to access all of the onsens. We loved our stay, it was so relaxing and the hospitality was amazing.

An exceptionall stay in a magical location! The Ryokan is totally in the heart of the town for all the onsen visits. We were greeted so graciously on arrival and the hospitality continued on this level throughout, with help how to navigate the yakuta and how to eat Japanese food when we where a bit stumped beyond what we already knew! The breakfasts and evening meals were amazing, a feast for the eyes and a real experience! A stay to remember for a lifetime. The hospitality was beautiful, thank you!

Not too far from the train station and it also gave a more traditional stay. The staff was so nice and helpful, they were very welcoming showing us how to put in a yukata pouring us tea and the breakfast and dinner was amazing and filling

We felt very welcome when arriving. This ryokan is not on the main street near the river, just one house block behind it and therefore extremely quiet. The ryokan interior decoration is very much to our liking, with a lot of wood and a great attention for details. Our room was big, with ample closet spaces to store all our clothes and belonging. The windows and inner terraces were garden side, so we felt close to the nature. Very very good dinner and breakfast, with gentle service and counsels on the right 'process' :) A shared bathroom with a small onsen at ground level is available, which could be renovated a little but I used it only once as we spent our time touring all the big Onsen in KinnosakiOnsen anyway and felt very 'clean' all the time !