What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Hyogo Prefecture stretches from the north side of side of Osaka Bay to to the opposite coast on the Sea of Japan. It is one of the most populous prefectures in Japan (ranked 8th out of 47), and home to the industrial and commercial center of Kobe (which recently opened its own airport), the city of Takarazuka (where the famous, all-women Takarazuka Revue musical theater group performs) and the historic city of Himeji with its magnificent "White Heron" Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular tourist attraction. Hyogo Prefecture is a great place to experience natural scenery as well as one of the more modern urban and suburban environments in Japan.
Warning: This hotel is located in Takarazuka. about 40 minutes away from Kobe city center.
Welcome to Hotel Wakamizu. This luxurious Ryokan Hotel is located next to Mukogawa River, Hotel Wakamizu has 40 Japanese Style rooms, combined Japanase-Western style rooms and deluxe rooms. There are outdoor hot spring baths (same gender only). A variety of Japanese cuisine is available at this ryokan's restaurant.
Welcome to Maiko Villa Kobe. This Ryokan Hotel is located next to the bay and the picturesque Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi bridge stretching over to Awaji Island. Maiko Villa Kobehas 181 rooms in the Honkan and 58 rooms in the Bekkan, including single and twin Western style rooms, Japanese style rooms, and combined Japanase-Western style rooms. There are also wedding facilities available at Maiko Villa Kobe. A variety of Japanese as well as international cuisine is available at Maiko Villa Kobe....
