Ginrinso Kotobuki
Reference price as of November 5, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.05 out of 5 (85 reviews). Guests praise the four Minamiboso onsen baths, all of which can be used privately, the rooftop open-air bath Namikujira looking out over the sea, and the freshly made local-fish sushi kappo (chef-prepared Japanese cuisine) that shows off the owner's discerning eye. Guests also appreciate the attentive hospitality that only an 8-room inn can offer and the free shuttle from Chikura Station.
Kids Facilities
Baby bath
Baby bath
For parents who are especially concerned about their baby getting overheated in the hot water, a baby bath is available. Every bath is private-hire, and the rooftop open-air bath Namikujira is reserved by time slot. The fee and the number of baby baths are not listed in our information, so please confirm when booking.
- •Offered for parents who are especially concerned about their baby getting overheated in the hot water
Kids' meal
Kids' meal
The kids' meal is served at dinner and breakfast. A sample dinner includes 6 pieces of freshly made nigiri sushi, chawanmushi (savory steamed egg custard), Hamburg steak, fried taisho prawns, gratin, French fries and spaghetti. The portion is sized for a child of about 10, and the ryokan notes that children aged 3 and under will not be able to finish it.
- •When booking, choose the "Child: meals and bedding included" category
- •Food dislikes and allergies must be discussed in advance; they cannot be accommodated on the day
- •The menu is a sample and may change depending on the weather, available supplies and other factors
- •Preschool-age children can also be booked with no meals, and you can order sushi of your choice for them
Humidifier and iron available to borrow
Humidifier and iron available to borrow
A humidifier and an iron are available to borrow as part of the room equipment, and every guest room has an air purifier. How to request them and how many are available are not listed in our information, so please confirm when booking.
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Overview
Ginrinso Kotobuki is an onsen inn that doubles as a sushi restaurant, in Chikura, Minamiboso, Chiba. Its 8 guest rooms are Japanese-style tatami rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, and all 4 baths are private-hire. There is no children's rate for elementary school children, so you book them either with the same meal as adults or on the kids' meal option (booked in the child category with meals and bedding). A baby bath is available for bathing babies. A shuttle runs from Chikura Station, and Minami-Chikura Beach is a 7-minute walk away. There is no pool at the ryokan.
Rooms
There are 8 guest rooms, made up of Japanese-style tatami rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, accommodating 42 guests in total. Among the Japanese-Western rooms, Ao (201) is 65 sq m and sleeps 2 to 8 guests, Zen (307) is 52 sq m and sleeps 2 to 5, and Nagomi (306) is 45 sq m and sleeps 2 to 8. Ao, Zen and Nagomi each have 2 semi-double beds, and futon bedding is added for stays of 3 or more guests. Zen is the only room at the ryokan with an in-room open-air bath (a jetted tub), and it can be used 24 hours a day. The Japanese-style tatami rooms are Yorokobi (14 tatami mats, 1 to 7 guests), Aya (10 tatami mats, 1 to 5 guests), Odori (10 tatami mats, 2 to 5 guests), and Iki and Mai (8 tatami mats, 1 to 3 guests each). The ryokan recommends Ao, Nagomi, Yorokobi and Odori for families traveling with children.
Dining
Dinner starts at 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. There is no children's rate for elementary school children: you book either the same meal as adults (at the adult rate) or the kids' meal (the child category with meals and bedding included). The kids' meal is served at both dinner and breakfast. A sample dinner includes 6 pieces of freshly made nigiri sushi, Hamburg steak, fried taisho prawns and gratin. The portion is sized for a child of about 10, so the ryokan notes that children aged 3 and under will not be able to finish it. Preschool-age children can be booked with no meals, and you can also order sushi of your choice for them. If your child has food dislikes or allergies, please consult the ryokan in advance, as requests cannot be accommodated on the day. In-room dining is available only in the special room Ao (201). Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining area, and you cannot choose where to eat.
Baths and Onsen
There are four baths, Namikujira, Ishi no Yu, Showa no Yu and Hana no Yu, and every one of them is private-hire. All four use Minamiboso onsen water, so you can bathe with just your own family. The rooftop open-air bath Namikujira is reserved by time slot, at 2,200 yen (tax included) for one 60-minute session, or free of charge on eligible plans. You reserve it at check-in, and it may close in rain or strong wind. The three private-hire baths on the 1st floor are free of charge as a benefit of the accommodation plan, at about 40 minutes per use. Bathing hours are from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning, and day-use bathing is not offered. Whether children in diapers may get into the baths is not stated, so please confirm with the ryokan.
Family-Friendly Features
For bathing babies, a baby bath is available for parents who are especially concerned about their baby getting overheated in the hot water. Whether co-sleeping is allowed and up to what age, as well as the availability of cribs, baby futons and bed guards, are not listed in our information, so please confirm before booking. Because there is no rate for elementary school children, they are booked either as preschool-age children or as adults. Children's rates for preschool-age children are said to be set for each room type, but the amounts are not listed in our information. When booking, children are not counted in the number of adults. There is no pool at the ryokan, and no playroom is mentioned either. Please refrain from bringing your own food and drink at mealtimes.
Access
Chikura Station is about 130 minutes from Tokyo Station on the View Sazanami. When you arrive, call the ryokan and the shuttle will pick you up within Chikura town. Parking for 30 cars is free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. Minami-Chikura Beach is a 7-minute walk away, and Kamogawa Sea World is 35 minutes by car.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 684 Hidate, Chikura-machi, Minamiboso, Chiba 295-0021 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | A free shuttle runs from Chikura Station on the JR Uchibo Line: call the ryokan after you arrive at Chikura Station, and the shuttle picks you up within Chikura town. By car, it is about 90 minutes from the Tokyo metropolitan area via the Futtsu-Tateyama Road or the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line. |
| trainNearest station | Chikura Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 30 cars (on the east side of the main building, first-come, first-served). |
| callPhone | +81-470-44-2527 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://g-kotobuki.net/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of November 5, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Ginrinso Kotobuki best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Ginrinso Kotobuki?
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Parking: Free parking for 30 cars (on the east side of the main building, first-come, first-served).
How do you get to Ginrinso Kotobuki?
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A free shuttle runs from Chikura Station on the JR Uchibo Line: call the ryokan after you arrive at Chikura Station, and the shuttle picks you up within Chikura town. By car, it is about 90 minutes from the Tokyo metropolitan area via the Futtsu-Tateyama Road or the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line.
Is there a children's rate?
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There is no children's rate for elementary school children. You book either the same meal as adults at the adult rate, or the kids' meal option (booked in the child category with meals and bedding).
What is the kids' meal like?
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The kids' meal is portioned for a child of about 10, and it is more than children aged 3 and under can finish.
Can we book a preschool-age child without meals?
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Yes. Preschool-age children can be booked with no meals, and in that case you can order sushi of your choice separately.
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