Morizuya

We had a wonderful stay at this family-owned ryokan. The owner and staff were so kind, and we loved the chance to try the kotatsu and onsen. A full vegan menu was provided for us for dinner and breakfast, which was beautifully presented, filling and delicious. We booked through Visit Kinosaki tourism site to arrange this vegan option and were so glad to be catered for. This is the first time in four trips to Japan that I have been able to enjoy a ryokan meal thanks to Morizuya, and it was very reasonably priced too. Thank you very much!

The service was incredibly lovely—friendly, warm, and genuinely caring. They took such great care of us and were always ready to help with everything.
The location is perfect, making it so easy to walk to each hot spring and nearby restaurants.
The room itself was charming and cozy. I honestly wished I could pause time and never have to leave.
Another highlight was the private onsen, which was absolutely wonderful—especially for those who are new to onsen bathing or prefer a more private and comfortable experience.
The only regret this trip was that my boyfriend didn’t book the hotel dinner, so we missed the chance to try it.
It’s really hard to put the feeling into words—you simply have to experience it yourself. Once you do, you’ll definitely fall in love.

Excellent hospitality in this 200+ year old ryokan. Central location and very easy to get to all the different onsets along the street.
Rooms were very spacious, clean and comfortable. The dinner and breakfast were excellent. My family had a very enjoyable time there. We left an item in the ryokan when we checked out and the owner personally sent it to our next location. Exceptional service.

Had an incredible experience staying in this Ryokan.
It has been a family business for 8 generations and the owner is so passionate, friendly and hospitable. The layout is traditional and it has all the right old school vibes of Japan. They also have a private onsen free to use outside of the usual times.
Service is 5/5 all the staff are super attentive and courteous.
100% recommend this place is you are looking for a genuine Ryokan experience in Kinosaki Onsen.

We were there for one night, by serendipity. Just took the train from Kyoto to the Onsen and wanted to stay overnight. Very personalised service by the family run Inn, great location, close to multiple Onsens and amenities. Great Dinner and lunch included for 250 AUD per person per night with onsen passes inclusive. Highly recommended.
Appreciate the care and hospitality. Impressive!

Morizuya was more than just sleeping accommodations, it was an entire experience. From the moment we entered they welcomed us and immersed us in their culture. To our surprise, included in our stay was a kimono rental, and tea ceremony upon arrival, which we loved. The hotel staff and main host were excellent and had such attention to detail. The public baths were conveniently available for private use in the evenings, and the outdoor one was especially lovely. The room itself was very spacious and comfortable, with a nice view of the foliage outside. I would stay at Morizuya again in a heartbeat. 10/10 experience, I will be trying to convince everyone I know to come here.

I stayed at Morizuya with my young family. The proprietor, Hachi, greeted us at the door as we arrived and ensured that we had photos. He was kind and engaging, and all of the staff at Morizuya ensured that our stay at the Ryokan was nothing short of spectacular.
The Ryokan is perfectly situated in the centre of Kinosaki, with one of the public onsen nearby, and the others a short walk away.
To speak of Morizuya and not mention the food would be a disservice to the establishment. The daily breakfasts were easily the best I had in Japan. A cot was provided in the dining hall to ensure that my infant had a space to sit and play, and age-appropriate childrens' meals were also provided. We also had the snow crab Kaiseki dinner, which, if you are a lover of crab meat, I highly recommend.
The room we stayed in was spacious, clean and comfortable, with all modern conveniences blended in with the traditional furnishings. We had freshly laundered yukata to wear daily, including ones for small children. There are also an abundance of geta shoes to choose from, again with children's sizes catered to!
There are two private onsen within the ryokan, both of which we made use of, and baskets + towels to use in the public onsen too.
To top it off, Hachi was insistent that he bring our luggage to us at the station shortly before our train was to arrive for the next leg of our journey.

My family of 4 stayed at Morizuya during our visit to the beautiful town of Kinosaki and we only had 1 regret — we should have stayed for longer! The stay at Morizuya and Kinosaki as a whole was definitely one of the highlights of our entire trip in Japan. Hachi, the owner of the ryokan is warm and so hospitable. His mum showed us to our room and taught us how to put on our Yukatas. There is a wide array of Yukatas, geta and they even provide a huge selection of bags/ baskets that you can borrow to go to the neighbouring onsens. Food was amazing and we especially love their breakfasts! Morizuya is located right in the middle of the town and is super convenient for us to get around. On our last day there, Hachi very kindly helped us transfer our luggages to the train station so we were free to roam around town without our bags till its time for us to get our trains.
We are in love with Kinosaki and will definitely come back to Morizuya when we visit again.

Highly recommended Ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen! We were warmly welcomed by the owner with cute greeting ‘Welcome to my house’. Everyone is so friendly and fluent in English and they make sure you are well taken care of. Room was very spacious and clean, with complete set of amenities and tatami was very comfortable. It was located at 2nd floor with really good view.
They have 2 private onsen which is accessible from 3pm-10pm, while for morning the 2 onsen will be split into female and male. There are free passes for other public onsen in the area as well. Kaiseki was awesome, enjoyed it so much. Upon checkout, transport to train station will be provided. The owner also proactively offered to help take photos for memories which I really appreciate.

Absolutely 5 stars all around. 1000 stars if I can give them! Amazing amazing amazing! Super central location, right next to Ichino-Yu Onsen and a few minutes from the rest of the onsen in town. Absolutely amazing service and an authentic family run ryokan. PERFECT, NO NOTES.
From the perfect traditional tatami room, the extensive collection of yukata to borrow (size inclusive too! ), to the delicious food (almost too much food, the crab kaiseki is at least 3 snow crabs worth! had the rest for lunch the next day), and the warm welcome and hospitality from Mr Hachi-san, his lovely wife, his mom, and the rest of his family and staff, I will never stay in another ryokan in Kinosaki when I come back.
And speaking of hospitality, Mr Hachi-san not only welcomed me so warmly (literally he says “Welcome to my home! ” and he means it! ) and insisted to take photos of me as I was travelling solo, he also personally helped me with some personal matters—most notably, driving all the way from Kinosaki to Osaka (4+ hours round trip! ) with my big luggage because Yamato rejected it. If that is not 5 star service, I don’t know what is.
If you want to be treated like family, stay here. Thank you again for the wonderful stay!

This is an excellent opportunity to have the traditional ryokan experience at a reasonable price. This place is centrally located within a great onsen town (located along the main street, a 10-minute walk from the train station).
The booking process (fill in the form on their website, the owner will respond with a booking confirmation, no advance payment needed) is a bit unusual in that it does not have you select a room type, but you can trust that a suitably sized room for your group will be selected for you. Pricing is per person, all rooms are in the traditional Japanese-style with futon beds (which I found somewhat hard, but I was still able to sleep decently and I appreciated experiencing that for one night). The room does have an AC that you can control. You are also provided with a traditional robe to wear during your stay.
I highly recommend opting for the dinner and breakfast, which were a highlight of my stay. Both are intricate multiple course meals with a variety of seasonal items, some of which are cooked at the table. While the cost of the meals may seem high, it is excellent value for the food provided.
The place has two baths; in the afternoon/evening they are private (no reservation), in the morning they are public (one for men and one for women). As with all the ryokans in Kinosaki, free access to the public baths run by the town is also included with your stay (including after check-out until 1PM).

A wonderful Ryoukan (Japanese style inn). The service was impeccable. The owner speaks English and always make you feel welcome. The dinner and breakfast were excellent. There are private onsen (hot springs) rooms in the inn. You can also use any of the public onsens for free. Our room was nice but did not had a shower (only toilet and two sinks). This is why I rated the room 4/5. The village is charming and served by a train station.
Overall it was a wonderful experience and I am looking forward to my next vacation there.

Lovely ryokan where staff is equipped with English so it's very foreigner friendly! They have 2 private onsen for use in the evening. The meals provided are filling, delicious, and traditional! You are provided with a yukata to walk around town with, women get an additional one as well that is very pretty. There's a video to show you how to put it on, but the staff can also help if you need it. It was colder when we went so you also get haori to wear over the yukata. Men who wear size 12+ shoes may struggle with some of the outdoor provided slippers. There are very few larger sizes.
The owner is very kind and loves to take photos. If you're a bit shy, you may get overwhelmed.
Only complaint is our room was next to the smoking room indoors, so the genkan area was very smelly.

My husband and I stayed at this Ryokan during our trip to Kinosaki. It was amazing! The Inn is owned and operated by a lovely man that was so helpful and kind our whole stay. We got in before check in time and he held our bags for us, gave us a map, and tons or recommendations. When we got back for check in our bags were already in our room and we got our complimentary yukata to use during our stay. The inn has its own smaller onsens that are private in the evening and are split by women and men in the morning. You have access to all the public onsens with your stay and they are all in walking distance of Morizuya Inn. In the morning we had the breakfast which was so beautifully presented and delicious. I definitely recommend this spot to anyone coming to Kinosaki!

The staff is excellent — friendly, professional, and always giving their best. They’re incredibly attentive and make sure you have everything you need at all times. The food was outstanding and very generous, and the room was spacious with beautiful yukatas you could use during your stay. I definitely recommend staying at this inn!

We had an amazing stay in Morizuya for two nights and would highly recommend. The location is ideal, minutes walk to each onsen. The service and hospitality were exceptional throughout our stay.
Breakfast and dinner were a highlight of our trip to Japan, beautifully presented and delicious, a chance to try various authentic Japanese dishes.
Two private onsens within the hotel are free to access and are both excellent.

Oct 2025
If your travel goal is authenticity in human experience and authenticity in Japanese culture, the Morizuya Inn is a charming, family run experience with delicious kaiseki, cozy tatami&futon ryokan rooms that left me and my friends feeling like we had been blessed. From the greeting by Hachi: "Welcome to my Home", to the loving treatment of Obaasan, to the topshelf service at tableside, to the guidance of which onsen best suited our needs, we felt like we had wrap around care. Book ahead to ensure your dates in Japan coincide with your ryokan village experience.