Arima Onsen is one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan.
Visitors can enjoy two different types of hot spring water: the famous brownish “Kin-sen” and the clear and colorless “Gin-sen”.
The hot spring town was loved by many literary giants and celebrities, and even today the town is full of traditional atmosphere.
1. Taketoritei Maruyama Ryokan
Nestled in the mountains, Taketoritei Maruyama offers premium rooms with stunning views of Sanda & Kobe.
Wander the ancient streets of Arima Onsen, a ten-minute walk from the hotel, known as one of Japan’s oldest hot spring destinations. Enjoy two different springs: Silver, infused with radium and carbonate for joint recovery, and Golden, rich in iron for muscle relief and skin nourishment.
Accessible from Osaka and Kobe, Arima offers superb seafood and mountain ingredients. Indulge in a carefully crafted culinary journey at our restaurants to complete your enchanting stay.
2. Tocen Goshoboh
Tocen Goshoboh, established in the Kamakura era as “Yuguchiya,” offers over 800 years of hospitality and provides a serene retreat.
Enjoy Arima’s therapeutic baths amidst picturesque views.
Each room is uniquely furnished and decorated with cultural artifacts. Custom menus, honoring Kamakura traditions, feature the freshest local ingredients from Hyogo’s mountains and seas.
3. Nakanobo Zuien
Nakanobo Zuien has been welcoming guests for nearly 150 years. It has always been our great pleasure to welcome you with our best hospitality.
Nakanobo’s services cater to your every need, with multilingual staff always on duty.
Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in order to ensure a comfortable experience (this rule applies even if a full adult fare is paid). Please enjoy this exquisite space.
The food at Nakanobo is predominantly kaiseki ryori Japanese haute cuisine, and needless to say, it is both delicious and exquisitely presented by Nakanobo’s expert chefs.
4. Kinzan
At Kinzan, indulge in “Luxury Time for Adults.” With meticulous attention to detail, each room attendant serves only two groups of up to six guests daily.
Spacious accommodations include rooms with outdoor baths.
The cuisine harmoniously blends Seto Inland seafood, premium Wagyu beef, and seasonal delicacies for a well-balanced dining experience.
Enjoy the unique Kyoto-style creative kaiseki prepared with the traditional craftsmanship that defines Kinzan.
5. Hyoe Koyokaku
A ryokan with 700 years of history and tradition.
Located in the center of the hot spring resort area, it is convenient for strolling around the Arima hot spring resort area.
There are three bathhouses and two private baths in the inn, each with a different flavor, so guests can enjoy a variety of bathing experiences.
Four meal styles are available, including seasonal kaiseki (in-room or restaurant), charcoal-grilled kaiseki, and buffet, allowing you to choose the meal that best suits your needs.
6. Gekkoen Kourokan Hotel
Enjoy the clear water of the Taki River below you, and enjoy the former hot spring and nature to your heart’s content.
Gekko-en Kohoborokan is in the best location in Arima, with a magnificent view of Mt. Ochiba like a painting from the window of your room, and magnificent views from the lobby, bathrooms, and everywhere else.
Please enjoy to your heart’s content the variety of Arima’s original hot springs, which are so abundant that you can enjoy a hot spring tour within the hotel.
7. Takayamaso Hanano
Takayamaso Hanano is an adult retreat filled with flowers and art, located on a hill overlooking the hot spring resort area.
Arima Onsen, the oldest hot spring in Japan, has a 1300-year history and has been visited by visitors since Hideyoshi Toyotomi held frequent tea ceremonies there with Sen no Rikyu.
Takayamaso Hanano is located on a hill overlooking the hot spring resort and stands quietly. It is a ryokan where you can “feel” the harmony of the flowers, furnishings, and building as they naturally blend together in your mind.
8. Ryokan Hanamusubi
Enjoy a moment of relaxation with our hospitality and the golden spring water that gushes out of the four seasons.
From the outdoor bath overlooking the golden spring, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains in each of the four seasons.
Seasonal kaiseki cuisine, which can be enjoyed not only with the sense of taste but also with the sense of sight, is also an attraction.
The hotel is also fully equipped with barrier-free facilities. Equipped with wooden wheelchairs, guests can go from the parking lot to their rooms without steps.t
9. Ryokan Arima Gyoen
Arima Gyoen is located in the center of Arima Onsen. Healing from the “Golden Spring” and “Silver Spring”
Arima Gyoen is a hot spring ryokan located in Arima, Hyogo Prefecture, one of the three best and oldest hot springs in Japan.
Enjoy the “Kin-sen,” a reddish-brown hot spring with excellent heat and moisture retention properties, and the first “designated Kobe meat store” among the inns in Arima Onsen, where you can enjoy our special cuisine.
10. Okuno Hosomichi
Okuno Hosomichi is located in a quiet area surrounded by the three mountains of Arima.
From the terrace and outdoor bath in your room, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Fireflies dance in early summer and fiery autumn leaves can be seen in autumn.
The ryokan offers a live performance of the chef’s art, where dishes are prepared with sincerity before the eyes of guests.