For 120 years, Kinsuikan has been a part of the history of Miyajima, as it continuously considers how a ryokan should be to meet changing times.
The Kinsuikan is a ryokan that helps you make memories of your trip in Miyajima.
It stands facing the sea, right in the middle between getting off the pier and on the way of visiting Itsukushima Shrine.
Looking out over the sea, you can see the Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine to the west, and this makes you truly realize that you are in Miyajima, while relieving the fatigue of your trip.
It is also a good idea to purify yourself in one of the few Onsen on the island before visiting Itsukushima Shrine.
- History
- Cuisine
- Access
History
Kinsuikan was built in 1902 as a ryokan (Japanese inn) along the seafront with a view of the Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine.
In addition to being right in front of the shore where many ships arrive, the pier where merchant ships arrive was built not long after, and the ryokan has existed along with the prosperity of Miyajima.
In those days, it was not only a ryokan, but also owned a business that transported goods to the navy.
The photo shows the building with the signboard on the right third of the photo, which is the Kinsuikan.
It still stands in the same place.
It seems that the photo was taken about 1950’s, but the five-story pagoda in the background is still one of the symbols of Miyajima.
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At the entrance on the shopping street side in the 1950s |
Onsen (hot spring)
Kinsuikan is one of the few inns in Miyajima that offer natural onsen.
In fact, right next to the ryokan, there is a facility for pumping up the hot spring water that flows underground.
The main onsen bath on the first basement floor is a natural hot spring rich in Radon, which warms your body up very well.
*For those who don't take a bath in the main bathroom, there is a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub in each room.
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| Main bath |
There are various colors and sizes of yukata available on the first floor.
Please find your favorite yukata and relax in the Japanese style.
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Guest Rooms
There are too many variations to introduce them all here, but let me introduce some of the unique rooms.
Basically, all rooms require you to take off your shoes.
In Japan, taking off your shoes means relaxing.
Of course, there are rooms with futons on tatami mats in the traditional Japanese ryokan style, as well as rooms with beds.
If you are traveling with adults only, I especially recommend the newly renovated rooms with a semi-open-air onsen (an artificial hot spring bath that makes you feel as if you are in the private open-air onsen when you open the window).
You can see the Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine while taking a bath.
The ore used in the bathtub will gently warm your body.
These rooms are named 朱-shu- (red), 翠-sui- (green), and 碧 -aoi- (blue), and as the names indicate, the rooms are decorated with the colors found on Miyajima.
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朱-shu-: A room decorated with autumn leaves seen on the
mountains of Miyajima |
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| 碧 -aoi-：You can see the torii gate on the sea from the bathroom |
In this type of room, you can have meals in your room.
Enjoy a relaxing stay in a private room with a view of the ocean. Breakfast can also be served in the room as an option.
*Three new rooms of the same type will be added in February 2022.
Most of the rooms (except suites) that are not on the ocean side will have their meals at the restaurant on the first floor, which is a luxurious space where you can dine with a view of water and greenery.
Following photos show other types of guest rooms.
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Cuisine
Japanese cuisine is prepared using fish from the Seto Inland Sea surrounding Miyajima.
The chef buys the fish from the fishermen as they catch them onto the boats, and transfers them directly to the ponds at Kinsuikan.
The guests are served the freshest fish ever.
Vegetarian options are available upon request.
Tips for a relaxing stay
On the ocean side of the first-floor lobby, there is a space that looks like a deck that is pushing out over the street.
There, you can enjoy the scenic view while having free soft drinks and tea until 11:00 p.m. when Itsukushima Shrine finishes being lit up.
There is also a space where you can find books and CDs that were highly-selected by the owner of Kinsuikan.
If you are a little tired from your trip, you can relax and read a book while listening to your favorite music.
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Extra information
There is a French-speaking chef and a Spanish-speaking landlady.
Access
Approximately 6 minutes’ walk from Miyajima Pier
About a 6-minute walk to the entrance of Itsukushima Shrine
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