Kifu no Sato is an authentic Japanese inn dating back four generations where you can experience the best each season has to offer.
Kifu no Sato Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. Meaning “Home of Seasonal Melody”, it is your home away from home tucked away in a rustic hot spring town deep in the mountains between Kyoto and Hiroshima. The name of the province where the inn is located is Mimasaka, literally meaning “to create beauty”, and coincidentally we are celebrating the 1,300th anniversary of its founding this year. Th
e southeastern part of Mimasaka province has nurtured a strong spirit of coexistence, which has inspired the local people to live with deep appreciation for and refined aesthetic sensibilities of beauty throughout the centuries. Kifu no Sato Ryokan proudly upholds this legacy. Our commitment to keeping this tradition alive is reflected in each item and detail at our inn, by which we endeavor to create a space that is captivating, revitalizing, and completely engages your senses into a realization that every single moment of life is priceless and extraordinary. The subtle beauty of the Japanese garden will take your breath away as you walk throughout the premises, and with your first step upon the tatami flooring, you will feel the soft and gentle pressure massaging your feet. The fragrance of graceful flower arrangements found in every corner of the inn will envelop you as you pass by. All of these sensations will be taken in before even having had our authentic Japanese haute cuisine followed by a deep soak in our outdoor hot spring bath. And for all those whom so desire, a variety of hands-on artistic experiences are offered as well. We are here to provide a life-changing experience that will last well beyond your stay with us, and have you discover that beauty itself is your life.
05/08/2020
Let's take a look at the Urushino sunflower field, a sightseeing spot nearby.
It only takes a 1-hour drive from our ryokan.
It's a charming spot that anyone can enjoy.
For more details, please see below
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TL;DR below On August 3rd, we went to a sunflower field nearby, at Urushino sunflower field close to sayo town, which is open between August 2nd – August 7th. Even though we are here on the 2nd day of
28/07/2020
COVID19 countermeasure
For our guests and staff safety, we put our best efforts into enforcing and strengthening the countermeasure for preventing the COVID19 within our ryokan.
This is all so everyone in our place can relax peacefully.
For details, please see below
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Hello everyone, During this trying time, when coronavirus outbreak is still ongoing, most of us here might still be anxious about the virus. Because of that, our ryokan has improved the already existi
18/07/2020
Summer cuisines and sake pairing☆
We have prepared a menu of sake pairing for our guests to choose from.
These local sakes, which are perfectly harmonizing with the taste of our delicacies, will definitely make your meal even more enjoyable.
Spring kaiseki dinner course is here! Starting from February 20th ☆
Our main course is Kifu no Sato’s proud 『Seto’s Spring Fish with grilled seasonal Mimasaka’s wild vegetable』!
Our classic 『Standard Seasonal Kaiseki』has a total of 10 dishes for you to enjoy, and that included exclusive wagyu steak on lava stone plate, steamed bamboo, wild plant tempura and more!
Please use this chance to come try our fabulously arranged, breathtaking taste kaiseki course☆
[Winter’s limited special shuttle bus service] is very popular during this season! Thank you for using our service.
This time, only for Okayama Station’s route, we extended the time of this service from now to April 28. It will definitely helpful for people who travel from Okayama Station,
☆ please feel free to use this service of ours ☆ http://kifunosato-ryokan.com/information/news/906
Our winter’s limited special pickup service is popular during this season as well! Thank you for using our service! Many of you who have used our service
12/01/2020
[Announcement]
Winter’s limited special service for our pickup bus!
☆This year, our pickup bus will also be running to and from Himeji Station to match the check-in time, this is so our customer could use our service more comfortable. We will be starting this program from January 13th (Monday), please give it a try!
Winter’s limited special service for our pickup bus! ☆This year, our pickup bus will also be running to and from Himeji Station to match the check-in time, this
03/01/2020
Happy New Year☆Wishing you all the best!
Happy New Year!
It’s 2020 now! As a tradition, on the 1st-3rd of January, We at Kifu no Sato were having fun with Mochi Pounding competition. Even though it is freezing in the morning, many people still joined us, and for that, we thank you!
Because of that, we can make delicious mochi this year as well☆
We wish everyone have a good run this year! We will be in your care this year as well☆
Happy New Year☆Wishing you all the best! Happy New Year! It’s 2020 now! As a tradition, on the 1st-3rdof January, We at Kifu no Sato, were having fun with
19/12/2019
[Announcement]
This time, we “Kifu no Sato”, was chosen by the hotel booking website “Relux”, as one of the BEST4 hotels of the year 2019 within the [Sanin・Sanyo region section]! Since we got chosen as BEST3 last year, this means we are consecutively within the top spot for 2 years in a row. This is all because of your patronage; therefore, from the bottom of our heart, we humbly thank you!
From now on as well, from the landlady to every single one of the staff team, all of us shall do our absolute best to serve and to earn your kindness and support.
We, Kifu no Sato, are looking forward to seeing you and being in your care again.
＼＼Winter Kaiseki course will start from November 6th！／／
In the standard Kaiseki course of KifunoSato "Shunsai Kaiseki" besides grilled snow crabs, there is a specially selected lava rock sirloin steak, Many kinds of winter vegetables, Tempura, popular classic food like Rice with crab in a row. It's a course that gets more popular every year in winter, As "You can eat crab and meat"! Quantity still Satisfy! we have 10 items to welcoming you.
Since November 6th, we finally welcome you with the winter Kaiseki course! The main dish is Charcoal-grilled snow crab. Enjoy the unique smell of charcoal fire
24/10/2019
☆Kifu no Sato's News UPDATED☆
Season of UNKAI Terrace (Sea of Clouds) Started!!
You can enjoy the UNKAI Terrace at Oyama Observatory, around 15 minutes by car from Yunogo hot spring town.
At Kifu no Sato we have a bus service at the time that according to the sea of clouds are appearing.
Season of UNKAI Terrace (Sea of Clouds) Started!! You can enjoy the UNKAI Terrace at Oyama Observatory, around 15 minutes by car from Yunogo hot spring
22/08/2019
Blog Updated! ⭐︎
In April 2018, Yunogo Plaza Hotel Co., Ltd. that operated by Kifu no Sato has changed the company name to A & C Co., Ltd., and has developed a variety of business, including Ryokan and Accommodation business, restaurants in Tokyo and Osaka and Travel business that based in Okayama – Thailand.
Kifu no Sato is an unusual name for a ryokan as the literal meaning is
“the home of seasonal melody.”
It suggests that this is your home away from home when you step through our doors.
Kifu no Sato is an authentic Japanese inn dating back four generations where you can experience the best each season has to offer and all five senses are engaged and enchanted.
The ryokan is situated in Yunogo Town which is part of Mimasaka City (birthplace of the samurai Miyamoto Musashi) in the north of Okayama Prefecture, western Japan. Yunogo is a traditional onsen (natural hot spring) area which has been enjoyed for its invigorating waters for more than 1200 years.
As you enter the spacious main foyer, walking on tatami mats in your stockinged feet, you will receive a warm welcome to commence your stay.
History
The original ryokan Take no Ya (Bamboo Inn) was founded in 1933. The founder, Takeshi Sasaki, was known around the town for his passion for flowers, often sharing his freshly cut blooms with his neighbours. The founder’s appreciation for wild blossoms vibrantly lives on in the renovated building with delightfully arranged colours catching you by surprise in every hidden corner of the inn. Kifu no Sato received the Universal Design Award and the Cabinet Office Minister’s Award for Excellence in 2011.
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