Kifu No Sato
YunogoOnsen / 湯郷温泉
For generations, the lovely Kifu-no-sato ryokan has been an institution in the Yunogo area of Okayam
THE STORY
For generations, the lovely Kifu-no-sato ryokan has been an institution in the Yunogo area of Okayama Prefecture. Its Tsuyoshi Sasaki, had a passion for flowers, and for the traditional Japanese art of ikebana, and this shows in the interiors of the ryokan - dozens of beautiful flower arrangements grace its halls and rooms to provide flashes of beauty, as well as a connection to the natural world.
The ryokan displays all the luxury and refined taste one expects from a high-end establishment, including lovely interiors, impeccable service, relaxed, friendly hospitality, and exquisite attention to detail. The interior spaces, including the hallways, are carpeted with tatami, providing a restful aroma and enhancing the relaxed atmosphere. The interior design - down to the matchboxes - is meant to reflect the beauty of flowers and the passing of the seasons.
Kifu-no-sato's management is now in its fourth generation. The Sasakis are also passionate about their place in the community, which is why Kifu-no-sato features art, crafts, furniture and foods created by local artists and craftsmen.
The ryokan's location in the Yunogo historical quarter places it in a fascinating historical context, in the middle of what was once the ancient domain of Bizen, and the birthplace of the renowned swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. This area is now a hotbed of traditional crafts, with a host of craftspeople, young and old, striving to revive Japan's traditional ways.
The ryokan displays all the luxury and refined taste one expects from a high-end establishment, including lovely interiors, impeccable service, relaxed, friendly hospitality, and exquisite attention to detail. The interior spaces, including the hallways, are carpeted with tatami, providing a restful aroma and enhancing the relaxed atmosphere. The interior design - down to the matchboxes - is meant to reflect the beauty of flowers and the passing of the seasons.
Kifu-no-sato's management is now in its fourth generation. The Sasakis are also passionate about their place in the community, which is why Kifu-no-sato features art, crafts, furniture and foods created by local artists and craftsmen.
The ryokan's location in the Yunogo historical quarter places it in a fascinating historical context, in the middle of what was once the ancient domain of Bizen, and the birthplace of the renowned swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. This area is now a hotbed of traditional crafts, with a host of craftspeople, young and old, striving to revive Japan's traditional ways.
ROOMS
- ROOM Highest Grade Suite - Hinoogi Kifu-no-sato's beautiful rooms all feature spaces with tatami mats, with their very restful aroma, and fine woodwork, including furniture made locally from sustainably harvested trees. Each room has different furnishings, locally made, which are available for purchase. Suites - These rooms have comfortable twin beds and an attached tatami room. There is fine woodwork throughout the rooms, including a large dining table made from light and silky Hinoki wood by a local craftsman. Interior details include Bizen-yaki pottery made by local artists and washi wall art, as well as huge flat-screen TVs. The suites include rotemburo outdoor bath, that is made of hinoki wood - soaking in a tub with the fragrance of hinoki wood will relax your body and soul. RESERVATION
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ROOM
Semi Suite - Botan
Semi-suites - These have twin Western-style beds with an attached tatami room for relaxing Japanese-style. The windows have lovely mountain views, and in-room meal service is available upon request for up to five diners. Children's discounts are available.
Tall windows with shoji screens make these bright and cheerful rooms, with views of the mountainside across the way. RESERVATION - ROOM Room with Open-air Bath Kifu-no-sato's most popular suites are those with rotemburo open-air baths. Some of these are lovely Shigaraki yaki - huge and round, bathing in them is like soaking in a huge teacup. Others are big, square wooden tubs, equally comfortable. The ground-floor rotemburo suites have an attached garden; the top-floor ones are perfect for soaking and gazing at the stars. These rooms accommodate up to five guests. RESERVATION
- ROOM Japanese Style Room Standard Washitsu (Japanese-style Rooms) - These basic rooms have tatami mats and comfortable futons for sleeping Japanese-style. RESERVATION
- ROOM Japanese Style Twin Room Standard Western-style Rooms - With soft and comfortable twin beds and an alcove for sitting, these rooms provide restful accommodation. RESERVATION
FACILITIES &
SERVICES
EXPERIENCE
Map &
Transportation
Closest Train Station | Hayashino Station | |
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Closest Bus Station | N/A | |
Free pick-up service | YES | |
Complimentary transfer from/to Hayashino Station (10min) / Yunogo-Kami bus stop (2min) / Reservation required |
Key Gate Way Int'l Airport and Train (Shinkansen) Station
MOVIE
Ryokan Data
Area | YunogoOnsen / 湯郷温泉 |
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Name of Ryokan | Kifu No Sato / 季譜の里 |
Address | 180 Yunogo, Mimasakashi, Okayama 707-0062 〒707-0062 岡山県美作市湯郷180 |
Total Number of Rooms | 32 rooms |
Check-in Time | 15:00 |
Check-Out Time | 11:00 |
Credit Card | Yes |
Meals
Dinner Start Time | 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 |
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Breakfast Start Time | 7:30 - 8:30 |
In Room Dining Available | Yes |
Bar | |
Special Dietary Arrangements | Yes |
Vegan Friendly | Yes |
Western Breakfast Available | Yes / Bread, ham & eggs, salad, soup, fruits, juice, coffee |
Other Facilities & Services
Communal Bath | Yes |
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Family Bath | Yes |
Private indoor bath in room | Yes |
Private open-air bath in the room | 未設定 |
Room Rates
Room Type | Number of guest per room (JPY) | |||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Highest Grade Suite - Hinoogi | N/A | 42,644 | 37,244 | 32,924 | 30,224 | 28,604 | 26,364 | 23,744 |
Semi Suite - Botan | N/A | 29,684 | 26,444 | 24,284 | 22,124 | 20,504 | 18,884 | N/A |
Room with Open-air Bath | N/A | 27,524 | 25,364 | 23,744 | 21,584 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Japanese Style Room | 26,401 | 22,124 | 19,964 | 18,344 | 17,264 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Japanese Style Twin Room | 26,401 | 22,124 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-smoking room: NO
Barrier free: YES
Please be advised that rate will change depending on number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.
Ryokan rate: is for one person, includes one night accommodation, Japanese full course dinner, breakfast, service charge and tax.
- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through LRC's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
- Please note that a particular room cannot be guaranteed in advance unless otherwise stated by The Ryokan Collection
Barrier free: YES
Please be advised that rate will change depending on number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.
Ryokan rate: is for one person, includes one night accommodation, Japanese full course dinner, breakfast, service charge and tax.
- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through LRC's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
- Please note that a particular room cannot be guaranteed in advance unless otherwise stated by The Ryokan Collection