Nishimuraya Honkan
Nishimuraya Honkan
Boasting a 160-year history and a beautiful garden, Nishimuraya Honkan offers hot-spring baths and Japanese rooms just 0.6 mi from Kinosaki-Onsen Train Station. A gallery with traditional artwork is featured. Rooms at Nishimuraya Honkan Ryokan have traditional futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each is air-conditioned and comes with a tea maker, flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Kinosaki Ropeway and Kinosaki Museum are both a 10-minute walk. Sato-no-yu Outdoor Hot Spring is 2953 feet away. Guests can tour nearby hot springs wearing Japanese yukata robes and geta sandals. Seigetsuro Lounge pairs European and Chinese furniture with lovely Japanese garden views. Free WiFi and wired internet are provided in the lobby. Bicycles can be borrowed for free. Dinners usually feature wagyu-beef, and fresh crab in the winter. Japanese-style breakfast is served in the historic dining hall Senrei.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
- Sakura Quality An ESG Practice
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Guests who stayed here loved
- William
United States
“The staff was extremely accommodating and attentive. The buildings and grounds are absolutely beautiful. The location is perfect.” - Gleason
United States
“This place was incredible. They make you feel very special here, with multiple people always welcoming you back, welcoming you to breakfast, greeting you as you walk by. The in room meal was amazing, every meal we had here was beautifully crafted...” - Amanda
United States
“The staff was very friendly, the food was great, and the room and private onsen were clean. Next time, I’m spending a week here rather than a day and a half! There was so much to explore, the ryokan even had a small museum and a beautiful garden.” - Cheryl
Switzerland
“We had the perfect room with the best view. The staff was friendly, and the service was good.” - Dacia
United States
“We absolutely adored this ryokan. The atmosphere, the food, the cleanliness and most of all the hospitality of the staff. We only stayed one night but we will absolutely be staying again in the future for more nights. this is a must book ryokan....” - Roseline
United States
“Everything was amazing. Beautiful historic property. Service was amazing and the food was excellent. The rooms are spacious, very clean and relaxing. The town is amazing, straight out of a postcard - it was really nice to walk around in our robes...” - John
United States
“The breakfast was exceptional, in a delightful breakfast hall. Great Japanese food. This is a beautiful convenient facility. We really enjoyed the traditional Japanese experience. Great room with view of Japanese garden outside. Highly...” - Youri
Belgium
“We knew this was going to be a great hotel to stay at. But it definitely blew way past our expectations. The dinner(s) and breakfast(s) (Japanese style) were some of the best food we’ve eaten in Japan AND I’d even go as far as most of what we’re...” - Karin
United States
“My teenage son and I wanted to book a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) and also visit some onsen at the beginning of our time in Japan. This ryokan exceeded our expectations. Such gracious service by the entire staff. The yukata that was...” - Genzan
Japan
“The room was spectacular. The staff were exceptionally helpful and responsive. The location was very convenient.”
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Amenities of Nishimuraya HonkanGreat facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Temporary art galleries
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/Photocopying
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Massage chair
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesNishimuraya Honkan takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.








The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Sister hotel Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei is 2300 feet away. It has additional free-use hot-spring baths and a spa. (charges apply)
Bicycles are available on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations cannot be made.
Please let the property know your transportation means to the property at time of booking.
Please note, the last dinner is served at 18:00. Guests who do not make it to dinner by this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Please inform Nishimuraya Honkan 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.