Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
651-1401 Hyogo, Kobe, Kita-ku Arima-cho 858 , Japan – Excellent location – show map – Train Access
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 mini-bar. 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. Right next to the Hankyu Highway Bus station, the ryokan is a 3-minute walk from the Arima Toys and Automata Museum. Zuihoji Park is 2953 feet away. Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 30-minute train ride. Breakfast is Japanese-style with black-bean tofu, and dinner features specialties such as Kobe beef, fresh fish from Akashi-Ura port.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Hot spring bath
Property highlights
Located in the top-rated area in Kobe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free private parking
Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chris
United States of America“I was trying to figure out what you are paying such a premium for here and it really comes down to two things: 1) Location - all throughout our stay in Arima we saw people dragging their luggage up steep hills in the heat to the hotels up above...” 
Aisha
Canada“We booked this location because we wanted to experience the golden onsen. That was a lovely experience. The staff were very professional and an English speaking staff member showed us to our room, which was very kind. The rooms were lovely and...”
Yi United States of America“Food, service and the stay was all amazing. Would love to be back. Thank you for hosting foreigners with such kindness and hospitality”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Sanboh Kan
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Amenities of Arima Onsen Tocen GoshoboGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Hot spring bath
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Sun deck
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Minibar
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Public Bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Japanese
Property practice
House rulesArima Onsen Tocen Goshobo takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
The property has traditional antique wooden architecture, where walls and floors are not soundproof. There is no elevator and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms. Children cannot run around or make loud noises at the property.
Each unit at this property has a different decor/layout. Please note that the property will allocate a unit to the guest on arrival, and special requests such as room location or decor preferences cannot be accommodated.
Special charges apply for children under 12 year old. Dinner/breakfast meals are available for children with special child rates upon request. For more details, please contact the property directly.
Guests with a dinner-inclusive plan need to check in by 18:00 in order to have dinner at the dining room. Guests who are checking in after 18:00 can have boxed dinner.
Dinner can be served in a guest room at an additional fee, upon prior request. Please contact the property for details.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
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Room options at Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo include:
- Twin
- Family
- Quad
- Suite
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Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo is 7.5 miles from the center of Kobe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo has 1 restaurant:
- Sanboh Kan
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Guests staying at Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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The prices at Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Tour or class about local culture
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
- Walking tours
