Access Information

Nishimuraya Honkan is located in Kinosaki Onsen,
a hot spring town that is part of Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture.
From JR Kinosaki Onsen Station it is approx 15 min walk to Nishimuraya Honkan.
Free shuttle transfer from station available at limited times / reservations required.

Approx 15 min walk to Nishimuraya Honkan from JR Knosaki Onsen Station. Shuttle transfer available at limited times / reservation required.

Address 469 Yushima Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo
669-6101 Japan
TEL +81-796-32-2211
Valet Parking Free

Photo: Nishimuraya honkan appearance

Kinosaki Onsen, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, boasts a history of 1300 years and is one of the most popular hot spring towns in the Kansai region, attracting over a million visitors annually. Many literary figures such as Shiga Naoya (author of "At Kinosaki") have visited Kinosaki. Every winter, you can enjoy crab dishes featuring Matsuba crab (the regional snow crab). Additionally, Kinosaki Onsen is famous as "Japan's most yukata-suited town," where the traditional yukata attire perfectly complements the town's atmosphere. Why not don a traditional yukata and stroll through the charming streets of Kinosaki Onsen?

Photo: Cuisine

Photo: A family in yukata walking through the streets of Kinosaki

Photo: Guests enjoying the lights of the city of Kinosaki

Access Information

JR Osaka Station Ltd. Express Konotori

approx 2:40

JR Sannomiya Station Ltd. Express Hamakaze

approx 2:30

Ltd. Exp Konotori can also be ridden from JR Amagasaki Station.

JR Kyoto Station Ltd. Express Kinosaki

approx 2:30

JR Himeji Station Ltd. Express Hamakaze

approx 2:00

Reservations REQUIRED for ltd express trains.

Photo: Kinosaki Onsen Station

Free

The Ryokan Association operates a complimentary shuttle bus from Kinosaki Onsen Station to all participating ryokan in Kinosaki. The shuttle bus departs after arrival of certain limited express trains. On arrival, tell the waiting shuttle stuff that you are staying at "Nishimuraya Honkan". Contact us with your train arrival time before your check-in day.

Baggage check (09:00-17:00 / 200 JPY per item) available at Kinosaki Onsen Tourism Center across street from the station. It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station to Nishimuraya Honkan.

Photo: Kinosaki Onsen Station

Osaka Chugoku Expressway

approx 2:20

Kobe Chugoku Expressway

approx 2:15

Kyoto Kyoto Jukan Expressway

approx 2:30

Himeji Bantan Expressway

approx 1:50

Tottori Sannin Expressway &
Route 178

approx 1:30

From Toyooka Izushi IC to Kinosaki Onsen it takes about 18 minutes. During the winter, chain/winter tire requirements and road closures are sometimes enforced. Always check road conditions before departing. We provide complimentary valet parking service at Nishimuraya Honkan.

Free valet parking is provided. Upon arrival, please pull into our gate and park at the front. Our staff will assist with bags and park your car.

Osaka (Hankyu Expressway Bus Terminal)

approx 3:20

Kobe (Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal)

approx 3:10

Highway bus schedule subject to seasonality. Advanced reservation required.

Itami Airport

approx 1:00

There are usually two flights per-day between Osaka International Airport (Itami) and Tajima Konotori Airport. During the winter, especially, flights can be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions. Check flight conditions before departure. * Travel times are approximate. Always confirm your schedule before departure.

Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei Shuttle Bus Map

Depart Shogetsutei, go to Kinosaki Onsen Station and loop back.

Afternoon Departures
15:00/15:30/16:00/16:30/17:00/17:30/18:00
Evening Departures
20:00/20:30/21:00/21:30/22:00

* irregular operation hours occur / please tell staff if you wish to use shuttle bus

Morning Departures
(one way only)
8:30/9:00/9:30/10:00/10:30/11:30/12:00

* NOTE: bus will not dpart if there are no riders