Ryokans in Kami

I love everything about this place! It's so cosy, traditional house with the host making us feel like home all the time. Dinner and Breakfast served was delicious! Location was near ski rental shops and the ski lift. The sento was near as well. Probably the best Ryokan I've ever stayed in rural Japan!

Exceptional service, fantastic building/rooms/facilities, great food - overall just amazing! Staying at Morizuya may very well have been the best experience we had in Japan (and that says a lot), I would recommend going to Kinosaki Onsen snd staying here to anyone going to Japan!

I had the chance to see the inn before the renovation and meet Nao San. Nao San is a great host. The inn is beautiful and clean. The scenery around the it is wonderful and everyone, workers and visitors were friendly and welcoming!! I promise to come back and see the place after the renovation ;)

I could not thank the Kobayashiya team enough, especially Ms. Yang, for the hospitality and kindness during my stay, going above and far beyond expectation for solving any problems I had in Kinosaki and ensured I had a unforgettable smooth vacation here, becoming the highlight of my trip to Japan, even after staying in a few high rated ryokans in other regions. I chose this residence initially as I was able to see from their Instagram that they had worked with an L.A. company working with young adults with Autism, Aspergers, Anxiety and ADHD. Not only was the English support amazing, I would also like to support them in finding creative outlets to do more as a hotel. The photos does not show justice to how beautiful, unique and comfortable the environment is. Clean rooms without a speck of dust. Wonderful lighting for a homely feeling. An exquisite dining environment with garden views. My room also featured a wonderful view over the famed Kinosaki river, observing the lanterns light up as the evening dawns. The “public baths” are actually a highlight of the residence. They are private onsen baths designed with simplistic brilliance, each with their own semi-open air gardens. You can lock the doors so you actually have the bath to yourself. I regret not spending more time in these baths. I understand how one might prefer not sharing the same bathing area with others, but if you are in Kinosaki anyways you’ll be sharing and soaking in the most amount of public baths in your life. Yukata and getas are provided for you for the most authentic Kinosaki experience, as the elegant clangs of getas ring through the night by locals and foreigners alike. Definitely worth more than a 2 star rating, the luxuries may not be present but the service and friendliness is second to none, and gave me an experience of a lifetime. P.S. I suggest not only looking via Booking.

Beautiful Ryokan with amazing staff (most of whom spoke English) who bend over backwards to make your stay special. We stayed in a room with western beds which were really comfortable and the room was immaculate. Breakfast and dinner were spectacular - so much high quality food and a big variety (we did struggle a bit with the Japanese style breakfast, but it was just very traditional food which our western palates weren't accustomed to). The onsens in the hotel (regularly switched between male and female so everyone can enjoy) are lovely, and the rooftop one is beautiful. Such a special stay and I can't compliment the staff enough.

Everything was great! Including onsen, staff, food, room and the town.

Everything was clean, beautifully presented and the staff were amazing!

All the employees we came in contact with, were extremely helpful, and kind despite the language barrier. The hotel offers a luxurious stay, with the staff being humble and approachable. The hotel onsen was also beautiful, equipped with all the necessary amenities. The view from our room to the garden and the river was great and relaxing, making you feel part of the nature

Fantastic facilities and approach of staff. The Kaiseki dinner was superb.