Tsubakino Ryokan

3-star · Kinosaki Onsen, Japan

9.3Superb650 guest reviews · #9 of 28 in Kinosaki Onsen

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Price
$279 a nightabout 61% more than other 3-star hotels in Kinosaki Onsen.
Where
0 km from the centreIn Kinosaki Onsen

Keep in mind: Baths close at eleven.

What guests say

Guests loveTwo swapping baths plus a private one · Free town-bath pass · Good parking

Keep in mindBaths close at eleven · Geta hard to walk in

Best foronsen fans · drivers

With parking that suits drivers, Tsubakino is an atmospheric Kinosaki ryokan where the half-board covers a delicious kaiseki dinner and breakfast, English-speaking staff carry luggage. Bathing runs deep: two gendered onsens swap daily so guests try both, a free forty-minute private onsen, and a pass to every public bath in town. Notes: the public bath closes at eleven, geta walk poorly — other slippers provided — and one guest found the food so-so.

Rooms
Classic futon rooms, clean and beautiful.
Service
English-speaking staff; luggage carried, in honest reports.
Location
Good driving spot with parking, per the write-ups.
Food
Delicious kaiseki; so-so to one guest.
Facilities
Swapping gendered baths, private onsen free.

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Children
Children aged 10 and above are welcome at this hotel

Location

781 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, 669-6101, Japan

Airport: Tajima Airport (15 km) · Train Station: Kinosakionsen Station (0.5 km)

0 km from the centre of Kinosaki Onsen

How it compares

Tsubakino Ryokan ranks #9 of 28 hotels Staylist lists in Kinosaki Onsen and #6 of 16 3-star hotels there. At about $279 a night it costs more than most 3-star hotels in Kinosaki Onsen, which are typically $173. The closest listed alternative is Yuyado Sasakura, under 50 m away (score 9.3).

About the hotel

Hotel class
★★★ 3-star

Amenities

  • Hot springs
  • Restaurant
  • Private parking
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Skiing
  • Massage room
  • Luggage storage
  • Water park

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Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at Tsubakino Ryokan?

Yes: private parking.

How far is Tsubakino Ryokan from the airport?

The nearest airport is Tajima Airport, about 15 km away.

How far is Tsubakino Ryokan from the centre of Kinosaki Onsen?

About 0 km.

Is Tsubakino Ryokan suitable for children?

Children aged 10 and above are welcome at this hotel.

from $279 / night

Hotel information updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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