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Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei
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Rated 4.74 on Rakuten Travel (1,157 reviews). Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei is a long-established resort ryokan with a garden of about 30,000 tsubo on a hillside above Kinosaki Onsen. The summer-only garden pool, which has a shallow area, is popular with families with children; along with a communal bath featuring an open-air bath and sauna, three types of private-hire open-air baths, and free parking for 100 cars, it suits family resort stays.
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Kids Facilities
Summer Garden Pool
Summer Garden Pool
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
An open, airy garden pool set within the grounds. Every summer, hotel guests can use it free of charge, and there is a shallower area too, so small children can enjoy the water safely.
- •Open in summer only (seasonal)
- •Free for hotel guests
- •Shallow area makes it safe for small children
Private-Hire Open-Air Baths & Forest Private Spa
Private-Hire Open-Air Baths & Forest Private Spa
Three differently styled private-hire open-air baths, surrounded by nature, with a hot-stone bath (ganbanyoku) and a living-room area. Families can enjoy the onsen together in complete privacy without concern for other guests, making it well suited for a child's first onsen visit too.
- •Three differently styled private-hire open-air baths
- •Lets families bathe together without worrying about other guests
- •Forest Private Spa also available
Onsen Communal Bath
Onsen Communal Bath
The gender-separated communal bath offers an onsen open-air bath, a cold-water bath, and a dry sauna. Soak in the spacious bath to unwind from travel, taking in the green of the garden.
- •Open-air bath, cold-water bath and sauna available
- •Gender-separated, making it easy for each family member to use
Baby Items Available to Borrow
Baby Items Available to Borrow
Baby items are available to borrow free of charge, including a kettle for preparing baby formula, a baby bottle sterilizing case, baby shampoo, baby soap, and a baby futon set.
- •Quantities are limited.
Overview
Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei is a long-established resort ryokan set on a hillside above Kinosaki Onsen, with a garden of about 30,000 tsubo. The garden pool, open only in summer, has a shallow area too, and is popular every year with families traveling with small children. The gender-separated communal bath features an open-air bath, a cold-water bath and a dry sauna, while three differently styled private-hire open-air baths and the Forest Private Spa let families bathe together in complete privacy. With free parking for 100 cars and a free shuttle bus from Kinosaki Onsen Station, access is easy - this is a hotel that works well both as a base for exploring Kinosaki's public bathhouses and for a family trip centered on a relaxing stay surrounded by nature.
Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei sits on a hillside in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, reached by a free shuttle bus from JR Kinosaki Onsen Station up toward the hills.
Summer garden pool and communal bath
Set within a garden of about 30,000 tsubo, the hotel has an open, airy garden pool that guests can use free of charge during the summer season. There is a shallower area too, so small children can enjoy the water safely. The gender-separated communal bath has an onsen open-air bath, a cold-water bath and a dry sauna, and you can relax after bathing looking out over the green of the garden.
Private-hire open-air baths and the Forest Private Spa
The hotel offers three differently styled private-hire open-air baths and a Forest Private Spa, surrounded by nature and featuring an onsen open-air bath along with a hot-stone bath (ganbanyoku) and a living-room area. Families can bathe together in complete privacy without worrying about other guests, making it well suited to a child's first onsen experience too.
Access and dining
Free parking for 100 cars (no reservation needed) makes the hotel easy to reach by car, and it is about 5 to 15 minutes from Kinosaki Onsen Station by the ryokan association's free shuttle bus. For dining, guests can choose the restaurant "Ricca" or a kaiseki course meal. Guests with food allergies, who are pregnant, or affected by medication can be accommodated as much as possible by informing the facility of the relevant ingredients and number of people at least 3 days in advance.
This page is edited based on information from the official website, Rakuten Travel, and other sources. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest information.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1016-2 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo 669-6101 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 5 to 15 minutes by the ryokan association's free shuttle bus from JR Kinosaki Onsen Station. About 18 minutes from the Toyooka-Izushi IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | JR Kinosaki Onsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 100 cars (no reservation needed; motorcycles welcome). |
| callPhone | +81-796-32-3535 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, Daimaru |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.nishimuraya.ne.jp/shogetsu/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a pool for young children in summer?
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Yes. The hotel's garden pool is open to all guests free of charge during the summer season, and it includes a shallower area, so small children can enjoy the water safely.
Can our family use a private bath together?
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Yes. The hotel offers private-hire open-air baths at JPY 8,800 (tax included) per room for 70 minutes, for up to 4 people, plus a Forest Private Spa with three differently styled baths surrounded by nature.
Are baby items like a crib, bottle-prep supplies, or a stroller available?
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The hotel has a free baby-goods loan program (quantities limited) that includes an infant formula hot-water pot, a bottle-sterilizing case, baby shampoo and soap, a baby futon set, a bath chair, a chair, a diaper bin, and a stroller (buggy). The stroller cannot be used for babies who cannot yet support their own neck and hips.
What kind of meals are available for kids?
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Kids' meals are split by age: children in the upper elementary grades are served a kids' kaiseki course, and children in the lower elementary grades get a kids'-lunch-style meal. A kids' buffet is also offered during the summer holiday period, from July 18 to August 31. For food allergies, pregnancy, or medication-related dietary needs, the hotel will accommodate where possible if you share the specific ingredients and number of guests at least 3 days in advance.
How do we get there, and is parking free?
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From JR Kinosaki Onsen Station, the ryokan association's free shuttle bus takes about 5 to 15 minutes; by car it is about 18 minutes from the Toyooka-Izushi IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway. Parking is free for 100 cars and no reservation is needed (motorcycles are also welcome).
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