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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 breakfast was the BEST in my lifetime so far! Every dish was perfect including all the main dishes and side dishes. Ingredients were so fresh and tasty.

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9
Superb
269 reviews
Price from
€ 189
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
188 reviews
Price from
€ 108
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.

It has 8 private onsen and the room I booked has an open Air bath. A short walk to the town centre through a short-cut path that the staff told us. Very comfortable spacious room. Best onsen hotel so far for me ! Plus the front desk staff are super friendly and helpful. He can speak both English and Mandarin which is very helpful to us who can’t speak Japanese.

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9.1
Superb
484 reviews
Price from
€ 328
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.

Arima Onsen is already a gem, but the staff made our stay exceptional. We opted for the breakfast and dinner package, and it was money well spent. The staff's warmth and helpfulness added a personal touch, making our experience truly memorable.

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9
Superb
253 reviews

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 and breakfast, hot springs

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9.1
Superb
721 reviews
Price from
€ 310
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.

very very friendly, caring and professional staff from housekeeping to front desk to restaurant, attention to details

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9.1
Superb
84 reviews
Price from
€ 585
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.

Very clean and nice service that you can expect from Japan. Open air bath is awesome. The room is new and modern. The breakfast is very delicious.

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9.9
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
€ 434
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.

Beautiful facility, spacious quarters, lovely, helpful staff.

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9.5
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
€ 469
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.

The staff where great and offered us tea service every day during our stay. The onsen baths were beautiful. We didn’t want to leave.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,035 reviews
Price from
€ 185
per night

Set in Kobe, near Hosenji Temple, Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe and Tenjin Gensen, Arima Kirari features an open-air bath. This 4-star ryokan features a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Comfortable tatami room, delicious food (included one Michelin star-equivalent kaiseki dinner and a gourmet buffet breakfast), and relaxing onsen. There are two floors of public onsen featuring all sorts of pools, waters, saunas. There is also a basement onsen only for hotel guests open until midnight. You can even visit the public onsen for free on the day you check out.

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8.1
Very good
344 reviews
Price from
€ 194
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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  • Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 47 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

  • Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 484 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.

  • Hotel Hanakoyado
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 253 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

  • Kinzan
    Budget options available
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 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.

  • Negiya Ryofukaku
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,035 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

  • Arima Kirari
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 346 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!

  • Motoyu Kosenkaku
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 381 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 Gyoen
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 200 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.

Great access to the city centre! Check these properties with onsen in Kobe

  • 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

  • Okuno Hosomichi
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 84 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。

  • Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 721 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

  • Tabiyu Abrigo
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 188 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
     · 269 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
     · 115 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.

  • Hatago
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 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
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 110 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 Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 134 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

  • Hyoe Koyokaku
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 80 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!

  • Arima Onsen Koki
    Central location
    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 Hanamusubi
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 430 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 Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 50 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。

  • Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 100 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 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!!!

  • Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 34 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.

  • 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.

  • 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。

  • Maple Arima
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    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.

  • Merveille Arima
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 27 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
     · 183 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: € 104.89
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 341 reviews
    Was a nice spot to spend a few nights in this hot spring town - is just a few moments to walk up to Kin No Yu, and a few minutes down to Gin No Yu. Check in was really straightforward, and all the staff in the hotel were so friendly and welcoming. The bath and shower were very nice, and never had trouble getting access to the shared facilities.
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 312.30
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 721 reviews
    The ryokan's onsen was amazing, the staff was very welcoming and helpful, everything was provided and explained to us (yukatas, amenities, tea, crackers...). Location was also great, right next to bus station.
    Anastasiya
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 152.57
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 381 reviews
    I think we were given a free upgrade, the room is very big and spacious. We love everything in this ryokan especially the onsen. Yukata were provided, even the skincare provided were branded, Kose. Shuttle bus was provided in and out from the ryokan to bus station or train station. Staff were great and the whole environment was serene. A great place to rest and relax and recharge. Awesome stay, great job!!!
    Wei Shien
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 214 reviews
    The room is very clean and spacious. Bed is comfortable. There is a microwave and electric stove and kettle. Hotel provides complimentary onsen coupons to the 2 main onsens
    WUN SHIM BETTY
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 289.11
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 134 reviews
    The hot springs was great, having both outdoor and indoor hot springs that gives our different vibe and are all extremely enjoyable. Having the ability to share and use the hot spring facilities from their sister hotel next door is extremely helpful in giving you more options to bath and for a change of pace. Room is good and staff are extremely polite and caring making it a very enjoyable stay.
    Tat Wang
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 312.30
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 721 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: € 312.30
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 721 reviews
    It's an absolutely amazing ryokan with natural onsen straight from the mountain. This is the oldest ryokan in Arima dated back to year 1191. The accommodation is beautifully maintained, the room is so spacious and the staff were so helpful. Also it is very close to the local train station and easy to get to.
    KN
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.62
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,781 reviews
    breakfast very nice!! Japanese style..the hot spring very nice in the top floor ,and free icecream and cafe and udon-noodles for hot spring!!
    Chenxin
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.62
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,781 reviews
    I loved the Natural Hot Spring that was included. So nice and so much effort went in to this. Including a sauna with a television, fantastic.
    Rick van Reenen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 216.34
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,035 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

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