Ryokans in Kami

I love everything about this place! It's so cosy, traditional house with the host making us feel like home all the time. Dinner and Breakfast served was delicious! Location was near ski rental shops and the ski lift. The sento was near as well. Probably the best Ryokan I've ever stayed in rural Japan!

Small and well run family onsen ryokan with in house small outdoor and cave onsens which are private in the afternoon of check in and public by gender the next morning. The top floor room named "Maple" has wonderful view of the colourful vegetation on the mountain side and small water feature at the bottom. Owner operator is very attentive and service oriented. Highly recommended!!!

We felt at home immediately! It's very very cozy and comfortable. Yuko came to pick us up at the station and prepare a delicious Japanese breakfast we took some bikes and bikes to the onsen and the beach very easily. Also the car is so cute and welcome 🤗

I could not thank the Kobayashiya team enough, especially Ms. Yang, for the hospitality and kindness during my stay, going above and far beyond expectation for solving any problems I had in Kinosaki and ensured I had a unforgettable smooth vacation here, becoming the highlight of my trip to Japan, even after staying in a few high rated ryokans in other regions. I chose this residence initially as I was able to see from their Instagram that they had worked with an L.A. company working with young adults with Autism, Aspergers, Anxiety and ADHD. Not only was the English support amazing, I would also like to support them in finding creative outlets to do more as a hotel. The photos does not show justice to how beautiful, unique and comfortable the environment is. Clean rooms without a speck of dust. Wonderful lighting for a homely feeling. An exquisite dining environment with garden views. My room also featured a wonderful view over the famed Kinosaki river, observing the lanterns light up as the evening dawns. The “public baths” are actually a highlight of the residence. They are private onsen baths designed with simplistic brilliance, each with their own semi-open air gardens. You can lock the doors so you actually have the bath to yourself. I regret not spending more time in these baths. I understand how one might prefer not sharing the same bathing area with others, but if you are in Kinosaki anyways you’ll be sharing and soaking in the most amount of public baths in your life. Yukata and getas are provided for you for the most authentic Kinosaki experience, as the elegant clangs of getas ring through the night by locals and foreigners alike. Definitely worth more than a 2 star rating, the luxuries may not be present but the service and friendliness is second to none, and gave me an experience of a lifetime. P.S. I suggest not only looking via Booking.

The staff was mega friendly and helpful. Everything felt new and fresh. The breakfast was amazing!

The location, the staff (Fromela & Nara were exceptional helpful & friendly), the Kaiseki meals. The kimono provided by hotel & the free pass to use the public baths. The Manager who sent us to train station due to rain, thank you!

amazing property, staff were superb 10/10!

There was a spectacular view from our room across the river, the onsen has an inside and outside onsen. The volume of food served in our room was impressive as was the range in the buffet for breakfast. You have a free pass to all of the public onsen and they are all diverse so try them all! The town itself is pretty with the river though the middle

I booked a day trip because I wanted to experience the suite with a private onsen! I booked a traditional Japanese room and I was blown away! My accommodation had dinner and breakfast included and I would highly recommend it! The dinner was absolutely amazing with an incredible service! I had dinner in my room and I was explained each dish! I have never tasted such rich flavours and everything was extremely fresh! The crab was the star but towards the end, I had no idea what my favourite dish was, so I would just say all! The chef is spectacular! For breakfast there was a lot of choice! From Western cuisine to Japanese and you were free to choose whatever you wanted! The private onsen in the suite was amazing and all staff was extremely helpful and kind! They have free shuttle buses to Kinosaki but the hotel is also fully stocked with anything you might need! I’m so happy I went with the suite and with this hotel in particular! My only regret is only booking one night and not staying longer! I can’t wait to come back and make new memories!