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title: "BeachHouse Geragera vs Hitomarukadan Ryokan: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick BeachHouse Geragera. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. BeachHouse Geragera or Hitomarukadan Ryokan in Kobe? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# BeachHouse Geragera vs Hitomarukadan Ryokan

Both are in Kobe, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★½ · Akashi
## [BeachHouse Geragera](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/beachhouse-geragera-kobe/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1192932/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★ · Akashi
## [Hitomarukadan Ryokan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hitomarukadan-ryokan-kobe/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1523537/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick BeachHouse Geragera

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose BeachHouse Geragera if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (20 m / 1.0 km)

### Choose Hitomarukadan Ryokan if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (27 / 15)

### Why is BeachHouse Geragera better than Hitomarukadan Ryokan?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.8) (+0.5)
2.  1.0 km closer to the beach (20 m vs 1.0 km) (−1.0 km)
3.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Hitomarukadan Ryokan better than BeachHouse Geragera?

1.  2.1 km closer to the area centre (−2.1 km)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★) (+0.5★)
3.  More guest reviews (105 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×4.0)
4.  12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 39) (+20)
6.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | BeachHouse Geragera | Hitomarukadan Ryokan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.5) | 8.8 |
| Location | 6.8  (+1.0) | 5.8 |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+3.2) | 6.8 |
| Public transport | 8.7 | 9.0  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.5) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 26 | 105  (+79) |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 282 | – |
| Rank in Kobe | top 22%  (+7%) | top 29% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8  (+1.0) | 5.8 |
| Distance to Akashi centre | 3.0 km | 900 m  (−2.1 km) |
| To the beach | 20 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 400 m | 340 m |
| To the airport | 18 km  (−2.1 km) | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 27  (+12) |
| To the nearest food shop | 670 m | 710 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 4  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★½ | ★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | – | 18 |
| Floors | 1 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9  (+2) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |

## Location

2.1 km apart

BeachHouse Geragera: city centre: 7.1 km, Kobe Airport (UKB): 18 km, beach: 20 m, 15 places to eat within 500 m.

Hitomarukadan Ryokan: city centre: 6.8 km, nearest station Gare de Hitomarumae: 340 m, Kobe Airport (UKB): 20 km, beach: 1.0 km, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kobe

[Kobe weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/hyogo/kobe/weather)

## BeachHouse Geragera or Hitomarukadan Ryokan: common questions

### Which is better, BeachHouse Geragera or Hitomarukadan Ryokan?

BeachHouse Geragera leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Hitomarukadan Ryokan is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, BeachHouse Geragera or Hitomarukadan Ryokan?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hitomarukadan Ryokan is closer: 900 m from the centre, against 3.0 km for BeachHouse Geragera.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

BeachHouse Geragera is 20 m from the nearest beach; Hitomarukadan Ryokan is 1.0 km.

### How far apart are BeachHouse Geragera and Hitomarukadan Ryokan?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/beachhouse-geragera-kobe-vs-hitomarukadan-ryokan-kobe/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/