Located a 10-minute walk away from JR Kaminoyamaonsen Train Station, Arimakan features an outdoor hot spring bath with a view of the surrounding mountains. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, free of charge. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) seating area and an en suite bath and toilet. Rooms are also equipped with a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a Yukata robe. At Arimakan Ryokan, there are over 10 natural hot spring baths and sauna. Guests can enjoy the various interior designs while relaxing in the baths. Other facilities include drinks vending machines, a gift shop and karaoke at a surcharge. Japanese-style dishes containing local produces, such as Yamagata beef, are served in guest rooms for both breakfast and dinner. Dinner will be served at 18:00 and breakfast will be served at 7:00. Kaminoyama Castle is located within a 7-minute walk from the property. One of Japan’s most famous ski resorts, Zao Onsen Ski Resort is located within a 30-minute driving distance, while Wakimotojin Takizawaya is about a 25-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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4 futon beds
2 single beds
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4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kaminoyama
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  • Zdenka
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The place was amazing. Beautiful and large room, very comfortable. We absolutely loved the food, especially the Yamagata wagyu! It was delicious and the meals were so beautiful and plentiful. We bought many items from the hotel gift shop - they...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms where amazing , very clean and with a great view.
  • Stefanie
    Germany Germany
    Staying here was more than perfect. The room was so nice and the baths were amazing. I could even book a private Onsen. The staff was so nice, helpful and accommodating, they helped me with everything. Since I am vegetarian they even went all the...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Arimakan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Arimakan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 02:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Arimakan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. You will not be able to check in after 23:00.

To use the property's free shuttle from JR Kaminoyamaonsen Train Station, call the property directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Private hot spring baths are on a first-come, first served basis and reservations cannot be made.

Parking space is limited and is on a first-come, first served basis.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Arimakan

  • Arimakan is 2.1 miles from the centre of Kaminoyama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Arimakan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Arimakan include:

    • Family

  • Arimakan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Massage chair
    • Horse riding
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Arimakan on this page.

  • The prices at Arimakan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Arimakan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Asian

  • Yes, Arimakan is popular with guests booking family stays.