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Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano, hotel in Kobe

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.

If I dreamt up the perfect room, this would be it! I loved : the # of wastebaskets, the controls for the lights and curtains, the toilet, the automatic closing bathroom door, the room’s small amenities, which felt very luxurious and nice, the storage closet, sauna, and hot spring/ tub/shower room- absolutely everything. Every detail of the room has been thought out. Thoughtful design, purposeful and functional layout and mechanisms, and it all looked and felt so luxurious.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
£556.81
1 night, 2 adults
Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama, hotel in Kobe

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

The service of the onsen hotel is awesome .
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
535 reviews
Price from
£312.21
1 night, 2 adults
Arima Grand Hotel, hotel in Kobe

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.

Room is big and clean. Onsen is super nice and spacious. Game center is entertaining for our kid. Breakfast line is superb and delicious.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
293 reviews
Price from
£559.60
1 night, 2 adults
Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo, hotel in Kobe

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.

Incredible room, lovely onsen also, a wonderful stay.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
847 reviews
Price from
£167.76
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Hanakoyado, hotel in Kobe

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 freely reservable private bathing facilities right next to the hot spring source were brilliant, service impeccable, and the breakfast delicious. The Kaiseki dinner was a real treat and definitely recommended!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
289 reviews
Price from
£164.72
1 night, 2 adults
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, hotel in Kobe

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...

Meals were excellent. It was the best buffet I've had. It was easy to get to the downtown district of Kobe and a bonus that it was easy access to the airport limosine bus to get to kansai
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
£275.82
1 night, 2 adults
Arimasansoh Goshobessho, hotel in Kobe

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

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
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
35 reviews
Price from
£477.95
1 night, 2 adults
Okuno Hosomichi, hotel in Kobe

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...

cleanliness, the small touch such as yukata / personal amenities pouch/ private bath.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
88 reviews
Price from
£498.22
1 night, 2 adults
Hatago, hotel in Kobe

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.

Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£812.46
1 night, 2 adults
Kinzan, hotel in Kobe

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.

It was amazing experience! Highly recommended! 11/10
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
30 reviews
Price from
£391.78
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Toyofuku
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 271 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.

  • Hotel Isago Kobe
    Central location
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 24 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station, Hotel Isago Kobe features a hot-spring bath and multi-course Japanese dinners with seasonal ingredients. Rooms have a full en suite bathroom.

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  • Avg. price/night: £423.72
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 57 reviews
    The ryokan is small, it has only a few rooms, so you can feel private there. The food was beyond great, tasty and the portions were large. The onsen was clean, with a great outdoor pool. Since the hotel is small, you had complete privacy in the onsen. The service was top notch. The ladies took care of us like their own members of the family. I recommend this place.
    Katarzyna
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 535 reviews
    The outdoor private onsens were amazing. Booking them was easy and there was always availability. It's really not necessary to get the in-room onsen. The yukata and japanese pj's which were provided were also great quality. I now regret not buying some :) There are some great hiking trails and a hilltop shrine near the hotel, which are very quiet and secluded.
    Andreea
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 187 reviews
    The hotel offers access to a local onsen (hot spring), with an authentic setting and modern bath facilities as well, located near a corner of forest, with a beautiful view!
    Maria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £123.59
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,950 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: £336.54
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 847 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
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 413 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: £91.74
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 206 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
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 106 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: £98.83
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 284 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: £282.11
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,237 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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