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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.

Onsens facilities are clean! The breakfast is excellent. Dinner wise you have plenty of choice as well

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9
Superb
268 reviews
Price from
£165
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.

Our room was amazing, both the room and hotel are very clean. The room was quiet, our private onsen and garden were beautiful we enjoyed them a lot. There is a cattle in the room with tea and also a coffee maker. The staff was amazing, really friendly, very attentive and helped with all our questions. They reserved restaurants for us and brought us with a car to the restaurants. They also helped with arranging transport for our luggage to the next hotel. There was also a dedicated English speaking staff member. The location of the hotel is also great, it's higher up in Arima, which makes it nice quiet.

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9.1
Superb
468 reviews
Price from
£274
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.

Arima Toys and Automata Museum is just 100 metres from the ryokan. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 35-minute train ride away.

All of the staff are ready to be helpful. Excellent 10 course of Japanese style dinner and breakfast. Clean room. Very good location. We will definitely stay with them next time.

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9
Superb
250 reviews
Price from
£170
per night

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. Standing beside the Taki River, it features outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional in-room meals and is a 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have traditional futon bedding and a minibar.

All the meals (breakfast and dinner) were great!!! Kaiseki dinners were delicious and the menu changes if you stay more than one night. Location of the ryokan is centrally located in the town.

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9.1
Superb
705 reviews
Price from
£270
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.

Each room at this ryokan is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Slippers are provided for guests' comfort.

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

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9.1
Superb
81 reviews
Price from
£509
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
£832
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.

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.

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
£378
per night

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.

It is a wonderful location in the nature, great appartments and we had a great Dinner with our Kids together. Especially the Service was outstanding .. I really can recommend the place and will come for sure again...Thank you for the great time

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9.5
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
£1,132
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
343 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

Set in Kobe, 200 metres from Zempuku-ji Temple and a few steps from Tenjin Gensen, Waseido Zen offers a garden and air conditioning. This 3-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

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

The room is spacious ! Bathtub is big and structure is unique .

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8
Very good
174 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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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

  • Hatago
    Central location
    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.

  • Okuno Hosomichi
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 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
     · 705 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
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 468 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
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 250 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

  • 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.

  • Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano
    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

  • 有馬 瑞宝園
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 7 reviews

    Situated in Kobe in the Hyogo region, with Hosenji Temple and Zuihoji Park nearby, 有馬 瑞宝園 features accommodation with free private parking.

  • 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!

  • Arima Koyado Uraku
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 382 reviews

    Arima Koyado Uraku is set in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, 100 metres from Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 100 metres from Gokurakuji Temple and 700 metres from Tosen Shrine.

    The concept of the resort. Excellent service provided.

  • Negiya Ryofukaku
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 993 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
     · 374 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 Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 428 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
     · 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。

  • Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 90 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!!!

  • Ginsuisou Choraku
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 56 reviews

    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.

    お料理が、大変美味しかったです。 米寿祝いに、赤飯や祝い酒のお祝いを添えてくださって感謝しています。

  • 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
     · 32 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
     · 343 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!

  • 和正堂・禅
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 174 reviews

    Set in Kobe, 200 metres from Zempuku-ji Temple and a few steps from Tenjin Gensen, Waseido Zen offers a garden and air conditioning.

    清潔感のある旅館でした。 スタッフが優しく、こども3人を宿泊させましたが、 非常に助かりました。

  • 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
     · 23 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.

  • Toyofuku
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 212 reviews

    Offering Japanese-style rooms, Toyofuku is a 3-minute walk from Hankyu Hanakuma Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Motomachi Train Station.

    Quite room. Good AC. Close to a great supermarket.

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Ryokans that guests love in Kobe

  • Avg. price/night: £139.63
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,750 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: £90.28
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 382 reviews
    Traditional Japanese surroundings and building, but inside was modern comfort. My husband can not sleep on tatami floor with futon , therefore bed was a big point to choose this hotel. Famous Kin-sen is few minutes walk distance. Welcome drink at beautiful cafe.
    Setsuko
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £985.80
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 705 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: £132.82
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 374 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
  • Avg. price/night: £213.45
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 993 reviews
    Large tatami mat room with two open baths that are rotated to switch between men and women daily. Meal service is available but I booked without any meals included. The open air onsen here was the hottest one I experience this trip and could only stay in a few minutes at a time.
    Ricky
    Solo traveller
  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 177 reviews
    It is a Japanese tatami concept Accomondation. Unique and interesting. No bathroom and have onsen on the top floor
    WOAN HUA
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £93.91
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 182 reviews
    The Japanese style room was spacious and well equipped. The check-in was super easy, and the staff were informative and friendly. The location is in the heart of Arima Onsen. Dressed in your yukata, winter jacket, and clogs (graciously supplied by the hotel), you are a few steps away from the well-known Kin no Yu Onsen and foot bath. The futons were super comfortable, too, giving you a restful nights sleep.
    Terry McGuire
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 78 reviews
    -Private onsen and affordable room rates as compared to other hotels nearby -Very suitable for children to stay -Free yukata to wear during stay -Has indoor swimming pool though we didn't try -Very comfy and spacious room of traditional style futon -Nice scenery from room -There is a brownish mochi (few free snacks in the room) that is extremely nice. You can buy it at the counter too
    Ho888sg
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.17
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 174 reviews
    Our first stay in Japanese ryokan was a great expirience. Wood, tatami, futons, japanese garden, free yukatas, beautiful pottery made by famous Kyoto artist. Separated large bathtub and shower. Free tickets to Gin and Kin onsens! Arima is a very beautiful place!
    Dr. Milos
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £213.45
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 993 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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