Kokou An

🍵A hideaway of just 11 rooms in the mountains of Omi, beginning with a cup of sanken tea

Shiga, Nagahama · Kokou An (rebrand of Sanken no Yado ~Kinomoto~)

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A Hidden Ryokan of Just 11 Rooms in the Mountains

• ⛰️A quiet setting beside a mountain temple in Kinomoto, Nagahama, Shiga
• 🍵Renewed from the former Kokou An, reopening freshly on April 29, 2026
• 🛏️Just 11 rooms, kept small for tranquility

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Kiwami (極) — The Finest Rooms with Private Open-Air Baths

• ♨️Each room has a natural hiba-wood tub plus a private open-air Shigaraki-ware bath
• 🌿Shinsui, Nosui, Jakusui, Gensui — room names built around 翠 (jade green)
• 🛌Twin-bed layout, four signature rooms in total

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Yui (結) and So (素) — Rooms to Suit Your Style

• 👥Yui (結): comfortable twins made for conversation, 3 rooms
• 🌙So (素): quiet double retreats that strip things back to the essentials, 4 rooms
• 🌳Calm spaces complete with garden and lounge

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Kaiseki Built Around Omi's Seasons

• 🥩Kaiseki built on local ingredients — Omi beef, seasonal sashimi, and grilled dishes
• 🍱Choose the standard Shunsai course, the premium Shimi course, or the lighter Washin course
• 🕔Served at the dining room Kodakami, 5:00–9:00 PM

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Breakfast: Suginomi Rice and Obanzai

• 🍚Suginomi rice served with local obanzai side dishes
• 🥢Special pickles from the fermentation group Hakko Okan
• 🍵A selection of Kodakami tea and Asamiya tea, among Japan's oldest tea varieties

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A Cup of Tea at Bar Ippuku

• 🍵A welcome matcha by day, transforming into a bar by night
• 🍶A grown-up lounge for a nightcap after dinner
• 🌿Hospitality rooted in the philosophy of Sanken no Cha

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Mountain Rest Within Reach of Kyoto and Osaka

• 🚆About 10 minutes by shuttle from Kinomoto Station on the JR Hokuriku Line
• 🚗About 11 minutes from Kinomoto IC on the Hokuriku Expressway, with free parking for 30 cars
• 🍁About a 10-minute walk to Keisokuji, famous for autumn leaves

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Yui (結) and So (素) — Rooms to Suit Your Style

• 👥Yui (結): comfortable twins made for conversation, 3 rooms
• 🌙So (素): quiet double retreats that strip things back to the essentials, 4 rooms
• 🌳Calm spaces complete with garden and lounge

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Kaiseki Built Around Omi's Seasons

• 🥩Kaiseki built on local ingredients — Omi beef, seasonal sashimi, and grilled dishes
• 🍱Choose the standard Shunsai course, the premium Shimi course, or the lighter Washin course
• 🕔Served at the dining room Kodakami, 5:00–9:00 PM

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Beside a mountain temple in Omi, a quiet night filled with tea and kaiseki across just 11 rooms.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

JR 기노모토역(호쿠리쿠 본선)에서: 동쪽 출구에서 호텔까지 송영 버스가 운행합니다(예약 필요). 막차는 17:30에 출발합니다. 자동차로: 기노모토 IC에서 8번·303번 국도를 따라 약 15분 걸립니다.

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kokou An?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Kokou An located?

It is in Shiga Nagahama. Address: 1094 Furuhashi, Kinomoto-cho.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩428,172 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.