Mountain Forest of Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

Tucked at the end of Kinosaki Onsen is Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei, the largest ryokan of Kinosaki. Nestled at the foot of a 132,000 sqm mountain forest, visiting guests can enjoy the stunning & lush natural views from afar or even close up.

The forest is a reflection of the 4 seasons that Kinosaki Onsen is blessed with. Rich green spring & summer, autumn reds & yellows speckled into the green mountains, and crisp winters sometimes visited by the winter snows.

Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei – Garden Pool

Enjoy a cool dip in the swimming pool (seasonal) of Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei. The pool may be enjoyed by guests of Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei or Nishimuraya Honkan.

Open: mid July to late August
Hours: 9:30 ~ 17:30
Facilities: Changing room available, please bring towels & swimming wear with you.

Nishimuraya Ricca

One of the best places to enjoy a view of the mountain forest is Nishimuraya Ricca – the restaurant of Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei offering fine, Western-style cuisine.

Private Onsen Spa

One fantastic (and relaxing!) spot to enjoy view of the mountain forest is the private onsen spa facility of Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei. Private hot spring baths are hard to find in Japan and Shogetsutei is lucky to have three of them looking out on to the mountain forest.

Hours: see schedule
Fee: 8,000 JPY (tax not included) for one session (4 guests max). Reservations required.
** only available for staying guests of Nishimuraya Honkan & Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei.

Winter wonderland

Winter is from about late December to early March. The best chance of snows is usually late January to early February. When the white stuff falls it can create a magical landscape.