Kojinmari

THE BEST STAY I'VE HAD SO FAR IN JAPAN! The wonderful people who run this ryokan are so kind and sunny. The room was amazing with its own private onsen and large room space. The building itself is located right next to the stream that runs down the center of everything. If I'm ever back in the area I will 100% stay again!

位置極佳在主街上，去JR站，去泡外湯，都步行不遠，老闆及家人待客親和，客房都在2，3層，上午到店，辦完手續，行李放前台，出去遊玩，規定下午3點入住，回來行李箱已幫放入房間。天氣酷熱，送了冰鎮抹茶和小點心，房間寬敞舒適，設施比較新，洗浴乾濕分離，衞生乾淨。外湯免費使用券是在入住後方贈送可使用。

小鎮不大，車站到旅館，或者逛街泡温泉，都是散步的距離。個人感覺這家民宿是鎮上最別緻的，窗外就是小橋流水。屋內設施和介紹圖片完全一樣，房主一家熱情周到，提前溝通了到達離開的時間。因為我們衹待一天，所以房主把建議去的温泉在地圖上標出來，還有開放的時間。他們推薦的居酒屋也很棒。 nice location，considerate host，and a lovely town to immerse in the culture of onsen.

十分舒適及方便。戶主一家十分熱情，推介了一些很好的食店。

房間非常大，而且很乾淨，用品很高级，住的很舒服，老闆三個人都很好，就是要走－小段樓梯，有送溫泉卷，下次一定再來，謝謝

If you're thinking about staying at a ryokan in Kinosaki, this is the place to go. It's the smallest (in terms of the number of rooms offered) but the most highly coveted inn in the neighborhood, and for good reason. Kazuyuki-san and his family are the ultimate hospitality connoisseurs, genuinely passionate about providing the best experience for their visitors and sharing their culture. It truly felt like staying at a five-star hotel with meals comparable to Michelin-star dining, without any pretentiousness. Only a 4-5 minute easy stroll from the train station, Kojinmari is nestled among charming shops and onsens. This is extremely convenient for onsen hopping, shopping, and making day trips. It's also right across from a gorgeous canal. If you get a room with a direct view, you'll enjoy the sight of the mountains, koi fish swimming about, and locals crossing the bridge. The rooms are incredibly spacious for two people, and the entire building has been renovated with great care, reflecting a deep investment in customer comfort. The quality of the natural materials used in the rooms and furniture is evident, from the organic bedsheets to the design-centered furnishings. The space was incredibly comfortable, impeccably clean, and beautifully designed. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed and offered the best matcha we've tasted in Japan, along with a red bean snack. Kazuyuki-san later delivered our luggage to the room and provided us with a clipboard of helpful information on dining and visiting sites. Of the seven onsens, he suggested the top three, which were spot on. Although we didn’t experience the dinner, the breakfast was a feast for both the eyes and the stomach, artfully prepared by the grandmother. Before discovering Kojinmari, I had considered other ryokans in the area due to high reviews and affordability. I'm so glad I didn't settle. Upon visiting a few of these highly-rated ryokans in person, the conditions, noise levels, and sheer number of foreign guests were overwhelming. Staying at Kojinmari was undoubtedly the most authentic and exceptional experience, service, and accommodation I have experienced in Japan. I cannot give this place enough stars. 10/10. Three things to note: 1) Be sure to bring cash, as you'll need to pay for the onsen pass or "tax" for the seven onsens depending on how you booked. 2) We had no issues communicating with Kazuyuki-san in English, but be sure to have the Google Translate app ready just in case you'd like to have in-depth conversations. 3) The first floor of the inn is a shop that sources quality gift items from all over Japan. Most of the unique souvenirs can't be found at other shops, so if something catches your eye, get it!