Kinoie is a whole-house rental in the middle of Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo: an old house that belonged to the owner’s grandparents, renovated and opened on January 24, 2020. The inn calls itself the first inn in Kinosaki to offer only whole-house stays, and the name plays on “Kinosaki home” and “wooden house.” Before you book, three things matter: the house goes to one group a day; no meals are served, though there is a full kitchen; and the bath is an ordinary home bath, not hot spring water, so you bathe at the town’s public bathhouses.
How a stay at Kinoie works
You rent the whole house. Guests use the 1st and 2nd floors; the 3rd floor is the manager’s room. The inn describes the feel as a countryside family home, with old touches kept, and greets guests with “welcome home to Kinosaki.” It also welcomes remote workers, with free coffee, Wi-Fi, a projector and a printer.
What rooms and beds are there?
Upstairs are two bedrooms. On the booking page, bedroom 1 has two semi-double beds and four futon sets, and bedroom 2 has three mattress-type futon sets. Downstairs is a Japanese-style living room with a projector, an electric screen and a massage chair, plus a dining kitchen, a laundry area with a dryer, the bath and a toilet.
Is the house easy to get around?
Not for everyone. The inn says it is not fully barrier-free: the stairs are narrow and steep, and there are steps between floors. The whole house is non-smoking, and pets are not allowed.
Kinoie at a glance
| Question | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| Where is it? | 166 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo |
| Who can book? | One group a day, 1 to 9 guests; ask for other sizes |
| Check-in / checkout | From 15:00 / 11:00 |
| Meals | None served; full kitchen, food can be brought in |
| Bath | Home bath with shower, not hot spring water |
| Price (whole house) | 2 guests 35,000–39,500 yen; 4 guests 43,000–52,000 yen (tax included, room only) |
| Parking | 2 cars free in front of the house |
| Phone | 0796-32-2112 (from abroad +81-796-32-2112) |
From the official site and booking page, read October 21, 2026.
Baths at Kinoie and the Kinosaki public bathhouses
What is the bath in the house like?
The house has one home bathtub with a shower. The inn states clearly that it is not hot spring water. There is no large shared bath and no open-air bath.
How do guests bathe in hot spring water?
By walking to Kinosaki Onsen’s seven public bathhouses in a yukata. The inn provides a bag for the bath crawl, yukata and geta sandals; yukata come in adult sizes only. The bathhouse pass, Yumepa, is not included in any plan and costs extra. The inn’s site does not list the bathhouses’ hours.
Can I go to the public baths with a tattoo?
The inn’s pages do not cover the public bathhouses’ rules, tattoos included. Check with the bathhouses or the inn before you go; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Food at Kinoie: cooking for yourself
Is there a kitchen?
Yes. The inn says it does not serve meals, so most stays are room only. The dining kitchen has an induction cooktop, cookware, seasonings, a fridge, an electric kettle and a microwave, and you can bring in any food you like. The inn’s stay guide points to a fish shop about 100 m away that will prepare crab, and the inn can suggest places to eat nearby.
Is there a plan with dinner?
Yes. The booking page has a dinner plan with a local sushi restaurant, with the sushi enjoyed at the house. It starts at 77,000 yen in total for four guests. There is also a plan with 10 percent off for three nights in a row.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The official pages do not say. If you book the sushi plan and have an allergy, ask the inn first.
Prices, children and cancellation at Kinoie
How much does the house cost?
The price is a fixed total for the house, set by the number of guests and the date, tax included, room only. The official site lists 35,000 to 39,500 yen for two guests and 43,000 to 52,000 yen for four. For four guests, the booking page showed 43,000 yen for October 22, 2026, and 48,000 yen for October 24. Losing the key costs 5,000 yen. Bookings close at 22:00 the day before.
Is there a bathing tax?
Toyooka City sets a bathing tax of 150 yen per person per day, with children under 12 exempt. The inn’s bath is not hot spring water and its prices are shown as tax included, but the official pages do not say whether a bathing tax applies to this stay. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
What do children cost?
Children can stay from age 0. Children below elementary school age stay free if they share bedding; elementary school children pay 50 percent of the adult rate, and junior high school students and older pay the adult rate. Groups of only minors are not accepted. Our guide to kids staying free compares how hotels handle this.
What is the cancellation policy?
As a share of the basic charge: 10 percent from 7 days before, 20 percent from 3 days before, 50 percent the day before, 80 percent on the day, and 100 percent for a no-show. For several nights, the fee is worked out for each night and added up. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
You choose the payment method when you book. The official pages describe the options differently, so check with the inn if you want to pay on arrival.
Getting to Kinoie in Kinosaki Onsen
How do I walk from the station?
It is about 3 minutes on foot from Kinosaki Onsen Station on the JR San’in Line. Walk north about 300 m, turn left between the Okesho fish shop and the Mini Fresh store, and go about 100 m. The official pages do not mention a pickup service.
Can I drive or fly?
By car, take the Kitakinki-Toyooka Expressway to Toyooka-Izushi IC and head north on Route 312. There is free parking for two cars in front of the house; ask about a third car, and backing in is recommended. By air, fly from Osaka Itami to Tajima Airport, then about 30 minutes by bus or taxi. You can send luggage ahead, except fresh food and large items; the inn takes no responsibility for damage.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Kinoie
- The official website is in Japanese only. The booking page has an English version, which carries a machine-translation notice, so check key rules against the Japanese FAQ.
- Plan your own meals: there is a kitchen, but no meals are served unless you book the sushi dinner plan.
- For hot spring water, walk to the public bathhouses, and budget for the bathhouse pass.
- Call the inn if you will arrive late; the booking page asks for a phone call.
- Checkout is 11:00, and the terms charge extra for staying past it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kinoie serve meals?
Does Kinoie have a hot spring bath?
How many people can stay at Kinoie?
What is the cancellation policy at Kinoie?
How do I get to Kinoie?
Bottom line (2026): Kinoie is a renovated family house in central Kinosaki Onsen rented to one group of up to nine, with a full kitchen, no meals and a home bath. Walk three minutes from the station, cook or book the sushi plan, and bathe at the public bathhouses.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Kinoie’s official pages: home (Japanese), concept and prices, rooms, FAQ, terms of stay and stay guide, the official English booking page and Japanese booking page, plus Toyooka City’s bathing tax page. All were read on October 21, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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