Matsuya
3-star · Kinosaki Onsen, Japan
Photos from our booking partners
- Bad reviews
- 1–2 star reviewsEvery 1–2 star review from the last 24 months. Read them
- Price
- $260 a nightabout 50% more than other 3-star hotels in Kinosaki Onsen.
- Where
- 0.3 km from the centreIn Kinosaki Onsen
Keep in mind: No corridor AC.
What guests say
Guests loveRare old-style atmosphere · Excellent dinners · Prime bath-hopping spot
Keep in mindNo corridor AC · Stairs to climb
Best foronsen fans · traditionalists
Opposite the Ichino-yu and Yanagi-yu baths, Matsuya is a traditional inn kept in the old style — attendants explain each dinner course, futons appear and vanish while you eat, and the crab and seafood are delicious. The building is genuinely old — corridors cool by fan rather than AC, and stairs matter; but guests say the age reads as charm, not neglect, in a rare surviving style.
- Rooms
- Traditional rooms sized for luggage too.
- Service
- Attentive meal-attendant service.
- Location
- Opposite two of Kinosaki's public baths.
- Food
- Delicious crab and seafood dinners.
- Facilities
- Stairs only; fan-cooled corridors.
Summary of a sample of recent guest reviews, written with AI. For the 1–2 star reviews, see below.
Bad reviews of Matsuya
Read what went wrong for other guests before you book: every 1–2 star review from the last 24 months.
Using an AI assistant? Give it this link to read the same reviews.
Before you book
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property
Location
371 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, 669-6101, Japan
Airport: Tajima Airport (15 km) · Train Station: Kinosakionsen Station (0.8 km)
0.3 km from the centre of Kinosaki Onsen
How it compares
Matsuya ranks #4 of 28 hotels Staylist lists in Kinosaki Onsen and #3 of 16 3-star hotels there. At about $260 a night it costs more than most 3-star hotels in Kinosaki Onsen, which are typically $173. The closest listed alternative is Tsukimotoya Ryokan, 100 m away (score 8.5).
Similar hotels nearby
Close by, a similar class and price, and well reviewed. Each opens on its own bad reviews.
About the hotel
- Hotel class
- ★★★ 3-star
Amenities
- Pool
- Hot springs
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Childcare service
- Children's meals available
- Laundry service (on-site)
- Wi-Fi in public areas
More photos
Frequently asked questions
Does Matsuya have a pool?
Yes: pool.
Is there parking at Matsuya?
Yes: parking, valet parking.
What wellness facilities does Matsuya have?
Spa, Massage room.
How far is Matsuya from the airport?
The nearest airport is Tajima Airport, about 15 km away.
How far is Matsuya from the centre of Kinosaki Onsen?
About 0.3 km.
Is Matsuya suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.