Welcome to Yanagiso,
a ryokan that offers Kani Kamakura
Yanagiso’s CommitmentsCharm of Yanagiso
Unique delicacies of Yanagiso
When you are at Yanagiso, it’s time for Kani Kamakura (crab baked in a salt crust)
This is a savory dish where a whole crab is wrapped in special salt crust, and slowly grilled in low heat.
Savor the unique kani kamakura only available at Yanagiso.
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Fresh Ingredients
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A Great Selection of Beverages
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Hot Spring sourced 100% from the original source
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Two Wings You Can Choose From
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Japanese Hospitality
Conveniently located in the center of the spa resort area,
it is ideal for outdoor hot spring hopping!
Yanagiso sits at the very core of the Kinosaki Onsen resort area.
The hotel offers great access to enjoy outdoor hot spring hopping, the specialty of Kinosaki Onsen.
One of the greatest charms of Kinosaki Onsen is the townscape, where it’s filled with traditional, nostalgic atmosphere
of the hot spring resort.
Guests may enjoy strolling around the area during outdoor hot spring hopping.
* When you check in, you will receive a coupon for unlimited access to outdoor hot springs (from check-in to 1:00 pm the following day).
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Yanagi-Yu
About 1-minute walk from the hotel
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Hours: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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Closed on Thursdays
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Ichi-no-Yu
About 2-minutes walk from the hotel
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Hours: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
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Closed on Wednesdays
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Jizo-Yu
About 3-minutes walk from the hotel
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Hours: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
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Closed on Mondays
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Gosho-no-Yu
About 4-minutes walk from the hotel
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Hours: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
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Closed on Thursdays
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Mandara-Yu
About 8-minutes walk from the hotel
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Hours: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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Closed on Wednesdays
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Ko-no-Yu
About 9-minutes walk from the hotel
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Hours: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
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Closed on Tuesdays
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Rooms
Yanagiso is comprised of two wings: Annex Kazan, and New Annex Tsuruki,
each of which is only about 20 meters apart.
Annex Kazan
A secluded hideaway located on the mountain ridge
Annex Kazan, hidden in a secluded location near the mountains, offers a charming retreat atmosphere. There are three private baths, sourced from 100% natural hot spring.
The tranquil environment in harmony with nature allows couples and friends to spend a relaxing and luxurious time together.
You will be a perfect match if...
You want to relish great meals with your loved one
You are an international tourist.
You will be a perfect match if...
You want to enjoy food in your own room
You want to spend some quality time with your family
New Annex Tsuruki
Enjoy a blissful moment in a sukiya-style building
The hotel is built as a spacious, skiya-style building.
It is the most spacious building in Yanagiso,
offering two private baths with 100% natural hot spring.
You can relax in comfort with that special someone.
Amenities/Equipment
In-Room Amenities | Toothbrush, toothpaste, bath towel, face towel, yukata robe, razor, hair elastic, hairbrush, cleanser, lotion, milky lotion |
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Room Equipment | air conditioning, air purifier, TV, refrigerator, in-room telephone, safe, electric kettle, hair dryer |
In-Bath Amenities | Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, hand soap, shower cap, body sponge, cotton swab |
Parking
Our facility has four parking areas,
including dedicated parking and contract parking.
When you arrive by car, please come to the front of "Yanagi-so Main Building,"
and we will guide you to a parking spot that suits the size of your vehicle in the order of arrival.
Parking is free for customers who have made reservations through our website
(however, large vehicles and microbuses may incur a fee).
Hotspring
100% Natural Hot Spring
Kinosaki Onsen has been gushing since 1,400 years ago, and is known for gentle, odorless and colorless spring.The outdoor hot spring hopping, the specialty of Kinosaki Onsen, is a remnant of the old therapeutic hot springs, and you can also enjoy the same quality of hot spring at the hotel. We are one of the few ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen to offer baths sourced from 100% natural hot spring.
Public Baths
Each of the three Yanagiso Wings offers an indoor bath. The baths of Main Wing and the New Annex Tsuruki are 100% natural spring, with natural circulation.
Private Baths
The two baths in Annex Kazan and the New Annex Tsuruki are for private use only.
Booking in advance is not required, and the guests can use it for free.
Make sure to lock the bathroom from inside when you use it.
Since it used to be serviced as a public bath, all of your family members can bath together!
Cuisine
Enjoy a luxurious time with our specialty dishes
Enjoy the delicacies of the sea and the mountains to your heart's content, including Yanagiso's specialty, Kani Kamakura (crab baked in a salt crust), and local fish kamakura, as well as Tajima beef, born and raised in Tajima, Hyogo. If you have any allergies or preferences to food ingredients, please do not hesitate to notify us in advance.
Official Website Booking Benefits
You will be offered free parking and colored yukata by booking through our website.
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Free Parking
Yanagiso offers four parking slots available for our guests.
Normal parking fee starts at 1,000 yen per slot,
but guests whose booking is made through our website can use one slot for free.
* Parking will be charged after checkout
* We will guide you to the parking if you could come over to the front of the Yanagiso Main Wing -
Free Stylish Color Yukata
We have about 70 types of stylish color yukata for ladies,
and about 20 types for men.
Normally they are offered at 550 yen (excluding tax),
but if you make a booking with our website, one yukata will be provided for free during your stay.