創業160年

NOTICE: Nishimuraya Honkan will be closed for construction 27 May ~ 4 July.

Official Website BEST RATE. Book direct to enjoy an average savings of 22,000 JPY over other sites. * 2 adults, 1 night rate / savings amount differs by date & other factors

Our ryokan is NON-SMOKING and the minimum age to stay at Nishimuraya Honkan is 10yr old. If traveling with young children, please consider Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei.
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NEW Guest Rooms! open from 2023 ~ Read more

NEW
Guest Rooms Open

1,Botan Suite Room
(Open-Air Bath)

Botan Suite Room (Open-Air Bath)

Two rooms renovated into one, creating a comfortable suite while maintaining the elegant, traditional style of Nishimuraya Honkan.
Spacious 10 tatami mat Japanese-style guest room with a decorative alcove accented by a Japanese red pine log pillar. The terrace area has a bench where you can relax and enjoy the view through the large window which brings the room and Japanese garden of Nishimuraya Honkan closer together.

  • Room type Japanese-style
  • Capacity 2-7
  • Room Layout Japanese-style guest room (10 tatami mat), sleeping room (8 tatami mat & twin beds), terrace, private open-air bath

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2,Sakura Room
(Open-Air Bath)

Sakura Room (Open-Air Bath)

The refined Japanese-style guest room, spanning 10 tatami mats, offers a spacious and relaxing environment.
The terrace area of the guest room has been elevated and sunken kotatsu seating provides the perfect space to gaze upon the garden of Nishimuraya Honkan, enjoying the splendor of the changing seasons. The foil paper visible through the gaps in the woven ceiling adds a playful touch.

  • Room type Japanese-style
  • Capacity 2-5
  • Room Layout Japanese-style guest room (10 tatami mat), terrace, private open-air bath

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3,Yamabuki Room
(Universal)

Yamabuki Room (Universal)

A renovated room that elegantly combines classic touches with modern universal design to make for a more pleasant stay.
The Japanese-style guest room is a spacious 10 tatami-mat size, and we added a bedroom and dining area. Each room is gently connected by traditional shoji doors. Enlarged glass windows bring the Japanese-style garden even closer, enhancing your connection to the outdoors.

  • Room type Japanese-style
  • Capacity 2-6
  • Room Layout Japanese-style guest room (10 tatami mat), sleeping room (6 tatami mat & twin beds), dining room, terrace

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4,Ginsen Suite Room
(Western & Japanese)

Ginsen Suite Room

Newly constructed suite room that retains handcrafted features by the Hiratakan Annex original architect Masaya Hirata. Suite room with bedroom (two semi-double Western-style beds) and a main Japanese-style guest room. En-suite bathroom with a Japanese-style bathtub. View of the Hiratakan annex garden (a rock garden). Non-smoking, second floor guest room.
From the comfort of the terrace area or even the bedroom after raising the electronic blinds in the morning, bask in the soft illumination of the maple leaves outside of your window. Take a deep breath and savor the moment, as nature’s beauty unfolds before you.
After soaking in the Japanese cypress wood bath, take in the seasonal views of the Ginsen Suite Room. From the fresh spring, lush summers, vibrant autumns, and crisp winters, the changing seasons unfold before your eyes.

  • Room-type Japanese & Western-style Suite
  • Capacity 2-6
  • Room Layout Guest room (12 tatami mat), bedroom (7.5 tatami mat), Japanese-style bath

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5,Kumoi Suite Room
(Open-Air Bath)

Open-Air Bath Kumoi Suite Room

Enjoy a spacious corner room with Japanese-style guest room, bedroom with king size bed, and private open-air bath.
Kumoi Suite Room has a Japanese-style corner guest room with mountainside view, sleeping room with one king-size bed, and private open-air bath.
A spacious Japanese-style guest room compliments the bedroom with king bed. The final touch is the Japanese cypress open-air bath.

  • Room-type Japanese-style
  • Capacity 2-6
  • Room Layout Japanese-style guest room (12 tatami mat), bedroom (6 tatami mat / king bed), restroom, private open-air bath

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6,Honjin Suite Room
(Open-Air Bath)

Open-Air Bath Honjin Suite Room

The most luxurious Japanese-style suite room, located on 3rd floor with garden view and private open-air bath. Large 15 tatami mat size Japanese-style guest room, cypress wood private open-air bath, a sleeping room with two thick futon on a raised base, and a private dining room.

  • Room-type Japanese-styl
  • Capacity 2-6
  • Room Layout Japanese-style guest room (15 tatami mat), sleeping room (6 tatami mat),dining room, restroom, private open-air bath

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7,Western & Japanese Room

Garden View Western & Japanese Room

Western & Japanese Room is a hybrid guest room with bedroom (two semi-double Western-style beds) and a Japanese-style tatami-mat guest room. Room has lush views of the main garden of Nishimuraya Honkan and a Japanese-style bath (cypress wood or ceramic). Bath type is decided by ryokan.

  • Room-type Japanese-style with two Western-style beds
  • Capacity 2-6
  • Room Layout Japanese-style guest room (8 tatami mat), Bedroom (6 tatami mat), restroom, ensuite bathroom (Japanese-style bathtub; ceramic OR Japanese cypress wood)

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Lined with willow trees & stone bridges,
the Otani River flows through Kinosaki Onsen.
In the heart of the atmospheric onsen town
you will find Nishimuraya Honkan.
Guest rooms overlooking a meticulously manicured Japanese garden,
exhibiting the refined beauty of Japanese style.
Hot spring baths, each with their own unique charms.
Surrender to the soft caress of the onsen waters & savor the cuisine
of the Tajima region, passed down through generations.
With a spirit of hospitality that embodies our 160-year history
and tradition, we welcome you.

Founded during the Ansei era of the Edo period Carrying the spirit of Japanese hospitality through more than six generations...

Photo: Nishimuraya honkan appearance
Photo: Nishimuraya honkan Garden
Photo: Nishimuraya honkan Entranceway

An inn for tranquility & haven for literary figures History of
Nishimuraya Honkan

A quintessential Japanese ryokan with a 160-year legacy,
renowned as the finest
in San'in Region.

Kinosaki Onsen has thrived with travelers for over 1,300 years and is known as a premier hot spring destination of the San'in region. It is cherished by literary figures such as Shiga Naoya & Yosano Akiko. Since the late 1800's, the spirit of Nishimuraya endures here.

Photo: Nishimuraya honkan Room
Photo: Nishimuraya honkan Room
Photo: Hiratakan Annex Building

Rooms A moment of elegance, Relaxing in
Japanese ambiance

Photo: Nishimuraya honkan Room

Japanese harmony & beauty Reflects the changing seasons

Immerse in a moment spent appreciating the picturesque beauty of Japanese landscapes. Be captivated by the timeless elegance of Japanese design.

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Photo: Ornament

Sukiya-style architecture Hiratakan Annex Building

A masterpiece of sukiya architecture crafted by the great Hirata Masaya. A registered cultural property of Japan.

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Photo: Hiratakan Annex Building
Photo: Matsuba Crab
Photo: Dishes using abalone
Photo: Steak

Cuisine From one generation to the next Nishimuraya's enduring cuisine

Photo: Cooking with Abalone

Embrace The changing seasons

Natural ingredients from the Tajima region. Delight with original seasonal tastes, unique to Kinosaki Onsen.

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Photo: Matsuba Crab

Photo: Kichino-yu
Photo: Kichino-yu
Photo: Shouno-yu

Hot Springs Kinosaki Onsen Hot Springs

Photo: Fukuno-yu

Distinct style Baths of Nishimuraya Honkan

The soothing waters of Kinosaki Onsen have a 1,300 year history. Indoor and outdoor baths are available.

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Kinosaki Onsen Public Hot Springs

1,300 Year History Kinosaki Onsen

The time honored tradition of Kinosaki Onsen is touring the public hot springs. Guests of Nishimuraya receive a pass for free use of all public hot springs during their stay. Stroll through the charming streets in a yukata (light kimono robe) while visiting each bath, each with its own unique style. The authentic atmosphere of Kinosaki Onsen earned it the title of Japan's best hot spring town for wearing yukata.

Photo: Ichino-yu

8 min walk Ichino-yu ~ For luck and
good fortune ~

Photo: Goshono-yu

5 min walk Goshono-yu ~ For beauty ~

Photo: Jizou-yu

12 min walk Jizou-yu ~ For healing. ~

Photo: Kouno-yu

5 min walk Kouno-yu ~ For happiness. ~

Photo: Yanag-yu

10 min walk Yanag-yu ~ For fertility. ~

Photo: Mandara-yu

2 min walk Mandara-yu ~ For a lifetime wish. ~