Published date: July 9, 2024
Stay Experience at Kobe Guesthouse Banya
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Experience of the stay
This time, I visited the 'Kobe Guesthouse Banya' located in Maya, Kobe with HafH.
Accessing from JR Nada Station, it takes about a 5-minute walk uphill to reach there.
The room is very simple, and the lighting looks stylish like an outdoor lamp.
Next to the bed, there's a small table and storage space, plus earplugs are provided.
The walls are very thin, so you can hear conversations from the adjacent and downstairs rooms quite well.
Furthermore, there’s a train running right next to the facility, making a lot of noise when it passes by.
I am the type that can't sleep with noise, so earplugs are essential.
When I open the window in the room, I can clearly see the train running right in front of me.
The shared space has a stylish and calming atmosphere.
At the counter, you can also order drinks like coffee.
It retains a retro feel unique to a renovated old house guesthouse, making it a very nice space to relax in.
There is a kitchen and table available, so you can cook your own meals.
As there is no refrigerator in the room, if you want to use one, you should use the shared refrigerator here.
There is also a space in the back that seems suitable for groups to have fun together.
You might get to know each other while having drinks here with other guests.
When moving to the guest rooms on the 2nd floor, you'll need to take off your shoes and change into slippers.
By the way, the shoe cabinet does not lock, so be careful not to wear someone else's shoes when you leave.
On the 1st floor, there is a shared washing machine as well.
There is shampoo and body soap in the shower space, but it seems there is no conditioner.
While drinking coffee, I had a brief conversation with the staff, and I learned that this facility was originally a town clinic and had been vacant for several years after the elderly doctor retired and closed it.
It was renovated for effective use as a guesthouse.
As inbound tourism gradually recovers, it seems that the number of foreign guests is slowly increasing.
I think many people visiting Kobe for sightseeing stay around the nearby Sannomiya area, but by staying in Nada next door, you can enjoy the retro hidden spots of the Maya area.
It's also close to the 'Maya Kanko Hotel,' known as the queen of ruins, so it’s recommended for ruins enthusiasts as well.
Why not stay at a homey guesthouse once in a while?
Experiences during the trip
It's about a 15-minute walk from Kobe Guesthouse Banya, but if you're not satisfied with the simple shower, you can relax and unwind your travel fatigue at the Nada Onsen.
The flowing source with a cool, mild temperature is full of carbonation. It's recommended to alternate between the heated hot spring and this one. It seems to be the go-to onsen for hikers of Mount Rokko.