Arima Hoteller

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Overlooking the Arima River, Gekkoen Yugetsusanso features natural hot-spring baths from Arima Onsen’s famous springs. Rooms offer forest views and Japanese decor, with tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. The air-conditioned rooms at Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso include traditional futon beds and an attached bathroom. Guests can enjoy the zen atmosphere with a drink from the minibar. The ryokan is just a 10-minute walk or 5-minute drive from Arima Onsen Train Station. Onsen-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk away. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 40-minute drive. Three types of reservable private hot-spring baths are available. Take a break from the baths with some lively karaoke, or indulge in a massage or spa treatment. A sauna and gift shop are also available. Guests with meals included receive an in-room Japanese breakfast and multi-course (kaiseki) dinner. Authentic Japanese dishes featuring Kobe beef are served at Tsuki No Kura Restaurant.

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Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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Ryokan Gekkoen Korokan offers 9 different soothing hot-spring baths among the greenery of the Rokko Mountains. It features massage services, a sauna and multi-course (kaiseki) meals of seasonal Japanese delicacies. Guests at Onsen Arima Gekkoen Korokan can choose a traditional Japanese room with futon bedding or a classically furnished room with Western beds. All include a refrigerator and a private bathroom with bathtub. Just 700 metres from Arima Onsen Train Station, the ryokan is 5 km from Rokko Arima Ropeway and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 45-minute drive away. Guests can unwind at the spa or have a lively karaoke evening. The gift shop offers unique local souvenirs. The hotel’s dining room features fresh local foods. Japanese dinners are served in guests’ rooms or at the dining room, depending on room type.

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Spacious and stylish, the villas at Gosho Bessho pair traditional Japanese woodwork with modern furnishings. Rooms have a terrace with forest views. The peaceful hot-spring baths use Arima’s natural sources. Set along a quiet stream, villas at Arima Onsen Gosho Bessho feature wood floors and high ceilings. The full en-suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and bathrobe. A computer with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with DVD player are provided. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is 500 metres away. Guests can enjoy an aromatherapy treatment or massage. The resort complex also offers tennis, horse riding and fishing. Hiking trails and ski slopes are near at hand. Traditional Japanese breakfasts and dinners are served at the dining room.

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Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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To eat dinner at the hotel, a reservation must be made at least 1 day in advance. Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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Traditional multi-course dinners, hot-spring baths overlooking old forests and spacious Japanese rooms with nature views await guests at Negiya Ryofukaku, a 3-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station. Massages and karaoke are available. Guests stay in rooms with paper screens and exposed wood, and sleep in Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. An LCD TV, an electric kettle and a fridge are provided. Bathrooms are shared, but each room has a private toilet. Negiya Ryofukaku Hotel offers a free shuttle to/from Arima-Onsen Train Station. Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station and Kobe Sannomiya Train Station are both 20 km away. Free parking is available with an advance reservation. When not enjoying one of the indoor or open-air baths, you can check out the souvenir shop or explore the area’s other hot springs. Luggage can be stored at the 24-hour front desk. A Japanese breakfast and Kaiseki dinner can be eaten at the dining room, for an additional fee. A reservation must be made at least 1 day in advance.

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Featuring outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional in-room meals, Arima Onsen Tosen Goshobo is a 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have futon beds and a minibar. Rooms at Tosen Goshobo Arima Onsen include tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Guests can relax in the seating area and enjoy the zen atmosphere with a cup of green tea. Bathing facilities are shared. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is 3-minute walk from the ryokan. Zuihoji Park is 900 metres away. Kobe Train Station is a 45-minute train ride. After going hiking or horse riding, guests can recover with a massage. Luggage storage services and a gift shop are also offered. Bar Poco Douro boasts an international selection of wines. Breakfast is Japanese-style, and dinner features Kobe beef.

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Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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If guests are allergic to any food type, please kindly inform the hotel 1 week in advance. To use the free shuttle from Arima Train Station, call the hotel upon arrival at the station. Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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Kinzan is within a 5-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station and Taiko Bridge. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with 2 public baths, a restaurant and free internet in rooms. Sukiyadukuri Ryokan's guestrooms offer organic cotton pillows and Yukata robes. Each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The hotel features 2 public baths, one indoor and the other outdoor. Massage services can be arranged. There is a gift shop for guests to shop for souvenirs. The hotel serves Kobe Beef as part of the traditional multi-course Kaiseki dinner, which has been awarded a Michelin star. A Japanese set breakfast is offered. Drinks and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Four Seasons Piano Bar. Hotel Kinzan is a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Museum and a 15-minute walk from the Onsen Shrine. Free parking is provided on site, and a free shuttle from Arima Train Station is available.

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Featuring natural hot-spring baths among green hills, Takayamaso Hanano is a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have futon beds and a private bathroom. The traditional accommodation at Takayamaso Hanano Ryokan includes tatami (woven-straw) floors and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a fridge. Zuihoji Koen Park is an 8-minute walk away. JR Shin Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 25-minute drive. A free shuttle is available to and from Arima Onsen Train Station, a 5-minute drive away. Both indoor and open-air hot-spring baths are on offer. Guests can relax with a body or facial spa treatment, or enjoy the on-site art gallery. A concierge helps with sightseeing. Shikitei Restaurant offers daily Japanese and Western breakfasts. Multi-course (kaiseki) dinners of local specialities made with seasonal ingredients are served in guests’ rooms.

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Children under 12 years old are not allowed to stay at this hotel. For the free shuttle from Arima Onsen Train Station, please call after arriving at the station.

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Just 500 metres from Arima-Onsen Train Station, Kadonobo Ryokan offers a traditional hot-spring experience with indoor and outdoor kinsen-water baths. The Japanese rooms have futon beds and a private bathroom. Woodwork, tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens decorate the peaceful rooms at Ryokan Kadonobo. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a tea maker and bathtub. The ryokan is just a 2-minute walk to Arima Toy and Automata Museum and a 20-minute walk to Rokko Mountain. Itami Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Free transfers are offered from Arima-Onsen Train Station, and parking is free. A Japanese breakfast and traditional multi-course (kaiseki) dinner are served in the dining room. Lounge bar Miyabi pours drinks in the evening. The lobby has free Wi-Fi.

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To use the free shuttle, please book in advance. Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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A 2-minute walk from Arima Onsen Station, Merveille offers comfortable accommodation in the famous hot spring area of Arima. The hotel features a public bath with natural hot spring water. Merveille Arima is a 30-minute drive from Kobe City’s downtown area Sannomiya, and a 60-minute drive from Itami Airport. Rokko-San Mountain can be reached within 35 minutes by cable car and bus. Guestrooms at Arima Merveille are air-conditioned and equipped with a TV, refrigerator and electric kettle. Their en suite private bathrooms come with bathtub and toiletries. Guests at hot spring hotel Merveille Arima can relax in the sauna or jacuzzi. The hotel offers a souvenir shop and provides massage service in the room. The front desk is staffed 24 hours. Meals can be enjoyed at Restaurant Hanagomi, which serves local specialities. Merveille Arima also features a lounge area and drinks vending machines.

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Boasting a 700-year history and the area's largest hot-spring baths, Hyoe Koyokaku offers a Japanese garden, massage chairs and yukata robes. A 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station, it has restaurants and karaoke facilities. The traditional rooms at Hyoe Koyokaku Hotel feature Japanese futon beds, tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Each comes with a satellite TV and private bathroom. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Rokko Mountain. The Takarazuka Revue and Kobe Mita Premium Outlets are a 30-minute drive away. In addition to its various shared-use hot-spring baths, the hotel has a red-water foot bath and 2 baths that can be reserved for private use. Balinese massages, aromatherapy and facial treatments offer further relaxation. Traditional Japanese, Chinese and European dishes, along with freshly baked bread and desserts are served at Hana No Mai restaurant. Drinks are offered at Rose Bar and Lounge Crystal.

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Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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Offering stylish rooms with shoji paper screens and Western beds, Hotel Hanakoyado is only a 6-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. It features hot-spring baths and a massage service. The air-conditioned rooms at Hanakoyado Hotel include a fridge and tea maker. Each has an attached toilet, and bathing facilities are shared. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is just 100 metres from the ryokan. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 35-minute train ride away. Reservable baths for private use are available 24/7. Guests can take a break from the baths to go fishing or hike along one of the area’s trails. Meals are served at Shunju Dining Room and feature grilled fish and meats.

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Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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Boasting outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional Japanese meals, Miyukisou Hanamusubi is a 5-minute ride from Arima Onsen Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle. The tatami rooms have futon beds. The air-conditioned Japanese rooms at Miyukisou Hanamusubi Ryokan include shoji paper screens and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Each has an attached bathroom with bathtub. Zuihoji Koen Park is an 8-minute walk from the hotel, and Arima Onsen Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. For a fee, reservable private hot-spring baths are available in addition to the public baths. Guests can unwind in the jacuzzi or relax with a massage. Multi-course (kaiseki) meals featuring Japanese specialities are served in the dining room.

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The hotel's free shuttle is available from 07:00-21:00. For pick-up, call the hotel upon arrival at the station.

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Featuring 10 hot-spring baths and an outdoor pool, Ginsuisou Choraku is a 7-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. Rooms include futon beds and a seating area with nature views. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens highlight the decor at Ginsuisou Choraku Hotel’s rooms. Each includes a tea maker and private bathroom with bathtub. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk to Arima Toy and Automata Museum and a 20-minute walk to Rokko Mountain. Itami Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Guests can sing loud and proud at karaoke, or enjoy a quiet massage. Unique local items are sold at the gift shop. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby. Japanese breakfasts and multi-course (kaiseki) Japanese meals are served in guests’ rooms.

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Guests whose reservation does not include dinner can check in until 22:00.

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Please note, only cash is accepted and payment is due at check-in. Even if a credit card was used to guarantee the booking, that card will not be accepted for payment purposes.

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Traditional public baths and dinners with Kobe beef and fresh seafood await guests at Ryokan Yamato, 750 metres from Arima Onsen Train Station. Rooms have forest views and futon bedding. Yamato Ryokan’s air-conditioned Japanese rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. All come with a tea maker and en suite toilet. Guests bathe at the public baths. Takimoto Shrine is just a 3-minute walk from the ryokan. The famous public hot spring baths at Kin-no-Yu and Gin-no-Yu are 350 metres away. Arima Station, on the Rokko Arima Ropeway, is a 5-minute walk away. Guests can play a lively game of ping-pong, or relax with a massage. The hotel has a gift shop. Japanese breakfasts and multi-course kaiseki dinners are served in guests’ rooms.

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A 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station, Maple Arima features hot-spring baths, massage services and multi-course Japanese dinners. The spacious rooms have a seating area and tea set. Rooms at Maple Arima Hotel are air-conditioned and include a cable TV and fridge. An en suite toilet is provided, and bathrooms are shared. Guests can relax in the yukata robe and slippers. Taikonoyu Hot-Spring Park is a 3-minute walk away. Zuiho Temple and Nene Bridge are both about a 5-minute walk. Guests can relax in the sauna or check out the hotel’s gift shop. Suifu Japanese Restaurant serves traditional kaiseki and other dishes. Momiji Bar and Lounge offers both coffee and cocktails, as well as tea and pastries.

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Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

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Offering air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and fridge, Hotel Sanso is a 12-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. A relaxing massage service and free Continental breakfast are available. The softly lit rooms at Hotel Sanso Arima Kokaen have a flat-screen TV and electric kettle. The bathroom includes a bathtub, and a writing desk is provided. Zuiho Temple is a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Mount Rokko is a 20-minute drive. Kobe Outlet Mall is a 30-minute drive away. On-site parking is free.

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Just a 7-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station, Kamiobo features massage services and 24-hour public hot-spring baths. The traditional Japanese rooms have shoji paper screens and futon beds. The air-conditioned rooms at Kamiobo Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors and a green tea set. A private toilet is included, and bathrooms are shared. The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Zuiho-ji Temple. Rokko Arima Ropeway (Cable Car) is a 30-minute drive away. Indoor hot-spring baths are offered, and guests can enjoy playing table tennis. Multi-course (kaiseki) Japanese dinners are served in the hotel’s dining room. A Japanese breakfast set is offered each morning.

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Guests checking in after 21:00 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance.