Mikiya, Traditional ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen, Japan
Mikiya is a ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen offering tatami-matted rooms, futon bedding, and communal baths that provide traditional Japanese lodging. It serves refined kaiseki cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients sourced from the Toyooka region.
The property was recognized as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, confirming its historical wooden structure and traditional importance. This designation connects it to thousands of other structures preserving Japan's architectural heritage.
The ryokan embodies traditional Japanese hospitality through its architectural details, communal bathing culture, and serving of local seasonal dishes that connect guests to the region.
The ryokan sits centrally in Kinosaki Onsen near seven public bathhouses offering therapeutic thermal waters. Guests can easily move between different bathhouses and explore the entire onsen village.
The property receives government support through tax reductions and special loans to maintain its historical wooden architecture. This financial assistance allows the original structure and traditional features to be preserved for future guests.
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