Partially, tattoos are accepted at Yumekoyado Temboen, but only in private baths—not public bath areas.
Nestled among willow-lined canals and traditional wooden architecture, Kinosaki Yumekoyado Tenbouen offers you an authentic ryokan experience in Japan's most celebrated onsen town. Dating back over 1,300 years and reborn after the 1925 earthquake, Kinosaki Onsen embodies Japanese resilience and thermal bathing tradition that once drew imperial favor. For tattooed travelers, Tenbouen represents the perfect balance of privacy and cultural immersion, with private onsen baths ensuring a stress-free experience while still allowing you to explore Kinosaki's tattoo-friendly public bathhouses in traditional yukata attire. Here, your tattoos become part of your journey rather than a barrier to experiencing authentic Japanese hospitality.
Private Baths Available for Tattooed Guests: Tenbouen offers private onsen baths for reservation, ensuring completely unrestricted and judgment-free bathing for guests with tattoos of any size.
- Historical Immersion: Experience a 1,300-year-old onsen town known for its picturesque canals, willow trees, and traditional architecture
- Culinary Excellence: Savor award-winning Tajima beef (the source breed of Kobe beef) in meticulously crafted kaiseki dinners
- Private Onsen Access: Enjoy complete privacy in well-appointed indoor baths with no tattoo restrictions
- Cultural Experience: Stroll through lantern-lit streets in provided yukata (cotton kimono) and visit seven public bathhouses with a single pass
- Convenient Location: Just 2.5 hours from Osaka via direct train, offering both accessibility and authentic rural charm
Onsen Facilities & Amenities
Bathing Experience & Onsen Etiquette
Sinking into Tenbouen's private baths, you'll immediately feel the therapeutic properties of Kinosaki's renowned alkaline waters (pH 9.4) enveloping your body. The mineral-rich springs, naturally heated to a perfect 42–44°C (107–111°F), contain sodium, calcium and chloride compounds that work in harmony to improve circulation, ease muscle tension, and leave your skin remarkably soft. Unlike communal bathing experiences, Tenbouen's private baths allow you to adjust to Japanese bathing customs at your own pace while enjoying serene garden views through strategically placed windows. The ryokan staff can explain the health benefits specific to Kinosaki's waters, which have been used for healing purposes since a Buddhist monk discovered them in the 8th century.
Prices & Ticket Options
- Standard Room with Meals: ¥35,000–42,000 per night (based on double occupancy)
- Premium Room with Meals: ¥45,000–60,000 per night (based on double occupancy)
- Private Bath Reservation: Included for guests (non-guest bookings unavailable)
- Kinosaki Public Bath Pass: ¥1,300 (valid for all seven public baths)
- Peak Season Surcharge: Additional ¥5,000–10,000 during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons
Booking & Contact Information
Reservations at Tenbouen are recommended 2-3 months in advance, especially during peak seasons (April-May and October-November). The ryokan offers online booking in English with confirmation typically provided within 24 hours.
🌐 Website: visitkinosaki.com/stay/tenbouen
📞 Phone: +81 796-32-2195
📍 Address: 85-3 Kinosaki-cho Momoshima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6102, Japan
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Guest Reviews from Tattooed Travellers
✈️ Kansai International Airport → 🚅 Limited Express Haruka to Osaka (70 min) → 🚅 Limited Express Hamakaze to Kinosaki Onsen Station (2.5 hrs)
🚅 Kyoto Station → 🚅 Limited Express to Kinosaki Onsen Station (2 hrs 15 min)
🚉 Kinosaki Onsen Station → 🚶 5-minute walk southeast or 🚕 2-minute taxi ride
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