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Boasting an open-air hot springs bath and spacious garden, Arima Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute walk away from Arima Onsen Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Free private parking is also available on site. The entire property is non-smoking, while guests can smoke in the designated smoking area.

The onsen/bath areas were very nice. Dinner was excellent. Room is spacious and comfortable.

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9
Superb
268 reviews
Price from
£162
per night

Tabiyu Abrigo is located in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, a few steps from Arima Toys and Automata Museum, 100 metres from Onsen-ji Temple and 200 metres from Nenbutsu-ji Temple. Featuring mountain and city views, this aparthotel also offers free WiFi. This 3-star aparthotel offers private entrance.

The aparthotel is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Everything exceeded my expectations. Thanks for providing yukata and geta for use when going to onsen. Location was perfect and i especially love the tatami style room

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9.1
Superb
184 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Taketoritei Maruyama is a non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation featuring natural hot spring baths for private use and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. From its hilltop location a 15-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station, it offers sweeping views of Arima Onsen.

This is a luxury Onsen and worth every penny spent. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful even by Japanese standards. The (8) Private Onsen's themselves are an absolute delight and I recommend maximising your available time to sample as many of them as you can, the outside ones especially. A special mention goes to their shuttle bus service which will take you right to the door of any restaurant in town (my advice is follow their recommended venues) and pick up you again as soon as you call.

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9.1
Superb
470 reviews
Price from
£269
per night

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.

Food was amazing. Service was amazing. We felt well taken care of. Love the private hot springs bath and using the owl indicator to know which bath was open. We also visited the sister inn's outdoor hot springs which had a small divider between men's and women's. I was able to speak with my spouse while there. The grounds there were beautiful. Saw stray or outdoor cats outside as well. Super cute.

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9
Superb
251 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

The 20 rooms at Arima Onsen Tosen Goshobo include tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Guests can relax at the seating area and enjoy the zen atmosphere with a cup of green tea. Bathing facilities are shared.

Dinner.breakfast.library.blanket condition.location

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9.1
Superb
709 reviews
Price from
£256
per night

Featuring Japanese cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, set in the Arima Onsen district in Kobe, 900 metres from Stamp Museum, Okuno Hosomichi features free WiFi access in the guest room and free private parking on site. Arima Onsen Station on the Rokko Arima Ropeway is a 6-minute stroll away. Guests can relax and soak in the hot spring bath on site.

The location of this hotel is secluded, tucked away from the shops, making it a very private and relaxing retreat. With only a few dozen guest rooms, it's very quiet and we hardly encountered other guests during our stay. The service provided by the staff was impeccable, and the surroundings were simply stunning. The room offered comfort, and the meals served were exceptional (even comes with cooking performances which was a surprise for us).

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9.1
Superb
81 reviews
Price from
£501
per night

Situated just 300 metres from Zempuku-ji Temple, Hatago offers accommodation in Kobe with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as luggage storage space. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 100 metres from Tenjin Gensen. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

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9.2
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£818
per night

Kinzan is within a 5-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station and Taiko Bridge. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with 2 public hot-spring baths, a restaurant and free internet in rooms.

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 and JR Arima Onsen and Hankyu Arima Onsen bus stops is available.

Excellent meals (dinner, breakfast, and afternoon snack) Very warm and helpful room attendant - wonderful service. Although she did not speak fluent English, she definitely tried her best and we both used Google translate pretty effectively Room was mix of modern and traditional, very beautiful (rooms in the East Wing have been recently renovated) Onsen facilities nice - particularly enjoyed the outdoor bath Nice indoor bath in the room Walking distance from town

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9.8
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£372
per night

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.

Super friendly staff and beautiful environment with good onsen. We loved the breakfast a lot.

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9.5
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
£677
per night

Traditional multi-course dinners, hot-spring baths overlooking old forests, and spacious Japanese rooms with nature views await guests at Negiya Ryofukaku. The property is a 3-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station. Massages are available, and free WiFi can be enjoyed at the lobby.

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.

This hotel is absolutely gorgeous and the staff were so kind and attentive.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,003 reviews
Price from
£158
per night

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Featuring traditional Japanese hot springs known as ‘onsen’, these hotels allow you to take a relaxing soak in therapeutic geothermal waters. Traditionally, onsens were located outdoors but a number of hotels also offer indoor facilities for private or shared use. The healing properties of each onsen will vary depending on its location, with ‘kuroyu’ black water known for its positive effects on skin.
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  • Hotel Hanakoyado
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 251 reviews

    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.

    静かで質素。落ち着いた雰囲気。 ゆったりと入れる温泉。美味しい料理。 チェックアウトまでゆっくり過ごせる

  • Okuno Hosomichi
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 81 reviews

    Featuring Japanese cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, set in the Arima Onsen district in Kobe, 900 metres from Stamp Museum, Okuno Hosomichi features free WiFi access in the guest...

    今回で2度目の利用でしたが、何時もスタッフさんの温かい対応に癒されます。 本当に細やかな心遣い有難うございます。

  • Hatago
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews

    Situated just 300 metres from Zempuku-ji Temple, Hatago offers accommodation in Kobe with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as luggage storage space.

  • Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 107 reviews

    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.

    Rust, heerlijke eten, zeer vriendelijke medewerkers

  • Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 429 reviews

    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.

    Peaceful surroundings. Traditional Japanese style.

  • Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 133 reviews

    Ryokan Gekkoen Korokan offers 9 different soothing hot-spring baths among the greenery of the Rokko Mountains.

    酒店环境非常棒 从置景到房间布局以及酒店服务都很完美 浴衣颜色好看搭配酒店景色拍照一绝 房间非常干净 隔音好 很安静

  • Arima Onsen Koki
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 45 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, Koki is located 2.5 km from Mt. Rokko, 8 km from Mount Maya and 17 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe.

    貸し切り風呂の予約など手際よく、かつ丁寧にご対応頂きました。 そのおかげで、全てのお風呂に入る事ができました。

  • Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 54 reviews

    Set in Kobe in the Hyogo Region, 200 metres from Stamp Museum, Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori boasts a terrace and hot spring bath. Free private parking is available on site.

    食事は夜も朝もとても豪勢で非常に満足いくものでした。スタッフの方の接客やこちらからの無茶なお願いにも対応していただき、非常に楽しい時間を過ごせました。

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  • Kinzan
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Kinzan is within a 5-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station and Taiko Bridge. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with 2 public hot-spring baths, a restaurant and free internet in rooms.

  • Arimasansoh Goshobessho
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews

    Spacious and stylish, the villas at Gosho Bessho pair traditional Japanese woodwork with modern furnishings. Rooms have a terrace with forest views.

    best hotel. wonderful, attentive and friendly service

  • Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 709 reviews

    Founded in the 12th century and beloved by Junichiro Tanizaki and other Japanese novelists, Tosen Goshobo is the oldest of the hot-spring inns at Arima.

    Excellent dinner and breakfast Good onsen Nice room

  • Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 470 reviews

    Taketoritei Maruyama is a non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation featuring natural hot spring baths for private use and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

    we visited here every year, everytime visiting here, all is good.

  • Tabiyu Abrigo
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 184 reviews

    Tabiyu Abrigo is located in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, a few steps from Arima Toys and Automata Museum, 100 metres from Onsen-ji Temple and 200 metres from Nenbutsu-ji Temple.

    趣のあるお部屋で、とても快適に過ごせました。金の湯のすぐ近くにあり、何より料金が安くて良かったです。

  • Arima Grand Hotel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 268 reviews

    Boasting an open-air hot springs bath and spacious garden, Arima Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute walk away from Arima Onsen Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

    Everything! Especially the breakfast and hot spring was good too.

  • Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 113 reviews

    Located a 5-minute taxi ride from Sannomiya Station and Motomachi Station, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren boasts a variety of hot spring baths, a year-round hot spring outdoor pool, an indoor swimming pool, a...

    elegant and comfortable- the onsen was exceptional.

  • Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 46 reviews

    Boasting chargeable natural hot spring baths, Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers is a 3-minute walk from the Island Center Station and 9 km from the Rokko Cable Shita (cable car) Station.

    プールのロッカーに忘れ物をしたんですが とても良い 早い対応で嬉しかっです クラブフロアーはとても良い

  • Hyoe Koyokaku
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 79 reviews

    Boasting large open-air hot-spring baths, Hyoe Koyokaku is only a 6-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station.

    温泉で体が十二分に癒えました。 夕食はかなり贅沢をさせてもらいました。朝食も客室だったら最高だったのだけどなぁ!

  • Negiya Ryofukaku
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,002 reviews

    Traditional multi-course dinners, hot-spring baths overlooking old forests, and spacious Japanese rooms with nature views await guests at Negiya Ryofukaku.

    Everything, the best experience in whole trip in Japan

  • Motoyu Kosenkaku
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Motoyu Kosenkaku offers accommodation in Kobe, 2.7 km from Mt. Rokko and 9 km from Mount Maya. The property is located 18 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe.

    アメニティで省かれたものと、その中に欲しい物があればお部屋まで持ってきてくれるというスタンスが絶妙でした。

  • Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 92 reviews

    Overlooking the Arima River, Gekkoen Yugetsusanso features natural hot-spring baths from Arima Onsen’s famous springs.

    They send a van to pick us from station. Inexpensive.

  • Arima Gyoen
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 199 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Arima Onsen District, Arima Gyoen features spacious Japanese-style guestrooms with futon bedding and tatami (woven straw) floors.

    Staff members are professional, polite and friendly.

  • Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 78 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku provides accommodation with an indoor pool, an open-air bath and a garden, around less than 1 km from Zempuku-ji Temple.

    員工十分親切也有會說中文的 有從車站到飯店的接駁車很方便就不用爬坡 溫泉非常舒服洗漱用品也一應俱全非常棒!!!

  • SPA TERRACE Shisui
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and spa centre, SPA TERRACE Shisui is located in Arima in the Hyogo Region, 25 km from Osaka. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

  • Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 33 reviews

    Set just 1.6 km from Myoken-ji Temple, Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui provides accommodation in Kobe with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as a housekeeping service.

    Onsen for family private use. Amazing fresh and refined Japanese meals.

  • Arima Kirari
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 345 reviews

    Set in Kobe, near Hosenji Temple, Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe and Tenjin Gensen, Arima Kirari features an open-air bath.

    お部屋も広いお部屋を用意していただき、凄く清潔感がありました。 温泉も最高でまた利用したいと思いました!

  • Kadonobo Ryokan
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 46 reviews

    Just 500 metres from Arima-Onsen Train Station, Kadonobo Ryokan offers a traditional hot-spring experience with indoor and outdoor kinsen-water baths.

    着いた際、入口外まで迎えに来て頂き車も駐車場まで運んで頂きました。皆さん丁寧な対応をしてもらいました。

  • Arima Royal Hotel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 reviews

    Arima Royal Hotel offers a hot spring bath and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Kobe, 100 metres from Onsen-ji Temple.

    食事が美味しく満足でした。 お部屋もマッサージ機があってリラックスできました。温泉も良かったです。

  • Merveille Arima
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 26 reviews

    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.

  • KAMENOI HOTEL Arima
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 179 reviews

    Set in Kobe, 300 metres from Tanasangen Park, KAMENOI HOTEL Arima offers accommodation with a hot spring bath and a public bath. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk, a lift and free WiFi.

    スタッフ皆さん笑顔でおもてなししてくださいました お料理も、全て美味しかったです。 館内も清潔でした

  • Kobe Hotel Fruit Flower
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 28 reviews

    Located in Kobe, 2.7 km from Aeon Mall Kobe Kita, Kobe Hotel Fruit Flower provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

  • Kamiobo
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station, Kamiobo features massage services and public hot-spring baths. The traditional Japanese rooms have shoji paper screens and futon beds.

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Hotels with onsen that guests love in Kobe

  • Avg. price/night: £137.31
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,754 reviews
    My husband and I loved the exceptional staff, beautifully appointed rooms and the location.The most outstanding feature of Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs was the Onsen. Having free laundry facilities on the premises was a huge bonus.
    Robyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £116.33
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 58 reviews
    Nicely renovated and very clean and cosy. Staff were very helpful . Love the private onsens and the food was exceptional! Facilities onsite will keep you occupied for a whole day.
    Mandy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £969.42
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 709 reviews
    Adorable staff, nice place, comfortable room and hot spring! Staying here is a wonderful experience in Aroma Onsen.
    Chun Han
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £969.42
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 709 reviews
    History and culture entwined. Very comfortable, fabulous staff, great great food, great hot spring onsen baths.
    Jim
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £359.19
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 429 reviews
    Our meal and room prep staff was so friendly and lovely. We really enjoyed the service of the ryokan. Also, private onsen was amazing!
    DAYOUNG
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 251 reviews
    Traditional ryokan with small onsen as part of the hotel. They are private onsen, so you can go there as a couple / family. Definitely recommend to book the dinner even if it seems bit expensive. It is worth it! Best experience we had in Japan.
    Johanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £209.90
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,002 reviews
    The shared onsen and bath is beautiful (much nicer than the private onsen). The view over the trees and the windows that slide open were superb, and made our stay because we could enjoy the rain from inside the room. It was good to experience a Ryokan and traditional Kaiseki dinner in our room. Arima Onsen is a lovely village to walk through and try the different foods. The foot bath in the main street was a highlight, even though it was almost too hot at 42 degrees!
    Leah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £969.42
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 709 reviews
    Very friendly and welcoming staff, place is clean and comfy, feels like home. The room is spacious and traditional, the massage chairs in the room are the highlights. Food is amazing, nothing can be criticised. Highly rated place for onsen. Only downside is it didn't have private onsen in the room but that's ok. Overall very impressed with this ryokan.
    Shun Wai Evana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £209.90
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,002 reviews
    Gorgeous ryokan with good onsens. It was my first traditional Japanese hotel and onsen, so I was very impressed by hospitality, kaiseki dinner, the view, the room with tatami, yukata and hot springs. Totally recommend it!
    Vitalii
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £969.42
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 709 reviews
    Welcoming and spacey for family trips. Good location, literally 1minute away from the bus stop. Food is great and no duplicated items for 4 meals. Their outdoor onsen is beautiful when snowing. Would recommend rooms with private onsen.
    Thomas
    Family with young children

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