Ichidaya

Just a 6-minute stroll from JR Kinosaki Station, Ichidaya features exquisite private hot spring baths and tranquil Japanese-style accommodations equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and bidet toilets. Guests receive a free pass that grants unlimited access to six different hot springs in the Kinosaki area.

The rooms are adorned with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, low-profile furniture, and traditional futon bedding, which a dedicated attendant prepares for guests in the evening. Each room includes an LCD TV and a refrigerator, with a selection of bathroom amenities available for free at the front desk. Some accommodations offer both futons and beds.

Visitors to the Japanese-style hotel Ichidaya can book a private hot spring bath for their group or unwind with complimentary coffee in the lounge. From March to October, women have the option to borrow a vibrant yukata robe.

The hotel provides a Japanese breakfast and dinner that highlights seasonal local delicacies. Between April and early November, guests can enjoy a traditional multi-course dinner, while from November to March, the menu features crab or shabushabu meat and vegetables that guests can cook at their table. Meals can be enjoyed either in the guests’ rooms or in private dining areas.

Ichidaya is conveniently located just a 6-minute walk from the Crab Kingdom winter event activities in Kinosaki, which run from November through March. The hotel is also a 15-minute drive from San’in Kaigan Geopark, and Osaka Station is a mere three hours away by train.

Couples especially appreciate the location — it received a rating of 8.9 for a getaway for two.