Ginrinso Kotobuki
Reference price as of September 19, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.05 out of 5 (85 reviews). Guests give high marks to the four Minamiboso onsen baths, all of which can be used privately, to the rooftop open-air bath Namikujira with its sea view, and to the hand-pressed local-fish sushi kaiseki that reflects the owner's practiced eye. They also praise the attentive hospitality that comes with having only eight rooms, and the free shuttle from Chikura Station.
Kids Facilities
Four private-hire Minamiboso onsen baths
Four private-hire Minamiboso onsen baths
All four baths, each with its own character, are private-hire Minamiboso onsen baths: the rooftop open-air bath Namikujira looking out to sea, the garden-style stone open-air bath Ishi no Yu, Hana no Yu, which becomes semi-open-air when you open the windows, and Showa no Yu, with its nostalgic feel. Because every bath is private-hire, families with babies and young children can bathe on their own without worrying about other guests. If you are concerned about the effects of the hot water, a baby bath is available.
- •Bathing hours are from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning. The three baths on the first floor can be used privately whenever they are free; only the rooftop open-air bath Namikujira is reserved by time slot (2,200 yen for one 60-minute session, free of charge on eligible plans)
- •The rooftop open-air bath Namikujira may close depending on the weather. Day-use bathing is not offered
Sushi kaiseki of local fish, hand-pressed to order
Sushi kaiseki of local fish, hand-pressed to order
Sushi kaiseki built on hand-pressed local-fish sushi made to order, using seasonal seafood landed on the Sotobo and Uchibo coasts, chiefly at Chikura Port. The Minamiboso Uma-Aji Eight kaiseki, featured on television, is another signature, and dinner-only reservations are accepted. The special room Ao is the one room where in-room dining is possible.
- •In-room dining is available only in the special room Ao. Bringing your own food or drink to meals is not permitted
- •If you have ingredients you dislike or any allergies, please discuss them in advance. Requests cannot be accommodated on the day.
Special room Zen, with an in-room open-air bath
Special room Zen, with an in-room open-air bath
In the special room Zen, which has an in-room open-air bath with a jetted tub, you can enjoy Minamiboso onsen in your room 24 hours a day. The 52 sq m Japanese-modern room has 2 semi-double beds and a Japanese-style living area, along with a shower booth. It is handy when the family wants to relax without walking to the communal bath.
- •The in-room open-air bath (jetted tub) in Zen can be used 24 hours a day. Futon bedding is provided for parties of 3 or more
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Overview
Ginrinso Kotobuki is an eight-room "sushi restaurant with hot-spring baths" in Chikura, Minamiboso. All four of its private-hire baths, each with its own character, draw on Minamiboso onsen, and your family can go from one to the next on your own - among them the rooftop open-air bath Namikujira, looking out to sea, and the garden-style stone open-air bath Ishi no Yu. The three baths on the first floor can be used privately by your family whenever they are free, and a lamp system shows at a glance whether each one is in use. The sushi kaiseki of local fish, hand-pressed to order and chosen by the owner's practiced eye, is the signature draw and has been featured on television. With Japanese-modern rooms that suit three-generation family trips and a free shuttle from Chikura Station, it is an easygoing place to stay.
An eight-room "sushi restaurant with hot-spring baths" in Chikura, Minamiboso, Chiba - a stretch of coast known as a paradise of sea and flowers. Built around comfort and a Japanese-modern feel, this culinary ryokan is about 90 minutes from the Tokyo metropolitan area, and it lets you take your time over sushi kaiseki of local fish hand-pressed to order and over the private-hire Minamiboso onsen baths.
Four Baths, All Private-Hire, to Move Between
There are four baths, each with its own character, and every one of them is a private-hire Minamiboso onsen bath. The rooftop open-air bath Namikujira opens out onto the sea straight ahead; Ishi no Yu is a garden-style open-air bath built of stone; Hana no Yu becomes semi-open-air when you open the windows; and Showa no Yu has an air of nostalgia about it. Minamiboso onsen is gentle on the skin and warms you slowly from the core. Bathing hours are from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning. Only the rooftop open-air bath Namikujira is reserved by time slot (2,200 yen for one 60-minute session, free of charge on eligible plans; it may close depending on the weather). The three baths on the first floor can be used privately whenever they are free, and lamps in the corridor on each floor show which are available. The water in Ishi no Yu and Hana no Yu cools down between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Day-use bathing is not offered.
Sushi Kaiseki of Local Fish
Meals are sushi kaiseki built on hand-pressed local-fish sushi made to order, using seasonal seafood landed on the Sotobo and Uchibo coasts, chiefly at Chikura Port. The Minamiboso Uma-Aji Eight kaiseki, featured on television, is another signature, and dinner-only reservations are accepted as well. The dining spaces are Ginpa and Sen no Kura, along with the sushi kaiseki room Ho; the special room Ao is the one room where in-room dining is possible.
Japanese-Modern Guest Rooms
There are eight thoughtfully designed rooms - three special rooms and five standard rooms - accommodating 42 guests. You can choose to suit your family: the special room Zen, with an in-room open-air bath (a jetted tub, available 24 hours); the 65 sq m special room Ao, where in-room dining is possible; or Yorokobi, a 14-tatami Japanese-style tatami room that suits three-generation families. All guest rooms are non-smoking. After your bath, Nami-nami Cafe serves free barista coffee and tea, and you can take your drink back to your room.
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Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 684 Hidate, Chikura-machi, Minamiboso, Chiba 295-0021 |
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| directions_carAccess | A free shuttle runs from Chikura Station on the JR Uchibo Line; call after you arrive at Chikura Station, and pickup is offered within the Chikura area. 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, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| 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 September 19, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please 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, on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to Ginrinso Kotobuki?
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A free shuttle runs from Chikura Station on the JR Uchibo Line; call after you arrive at Chikura Station, and pickup is offered within the Chikura area. By car it is about 90 minutes from the Tokyo metropolitan area via the Futtsu-Tateyama Road or the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line.
Are there children's rates at Ginrinso Kotobuki?
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There is no children's rate for elementary school children. You book either with the same meal and the same rate as an adult, or with a kids' meal, which includes meals and bedding.
What is the children's meal like?
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The kids' meal is portioned for a child of around 10, and would be too much for a child aged 3 or under to finish.
Can we book for a preschool-age child without meals?
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Yes. For preschool-age children you can book without meals, in which case you can order whichever sushi they like separately.
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