I have created a list with the best ryokans & onsens in Kobe, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
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. 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. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is 500 metres away. Guests can enjoy an aromatherapy treatment or massage. The resort complex also offers tennis, horse riding and fishing. Hiking trails and ski slopes are near at hand. French breakfasts and dinners are served at the dining room. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, hot tub, garden and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. Guests at Maruyama Taketoritei can privately unwind in a hot spring bath, or relax with a massage treatment. Facilities include drinks vending machines, while a free shuttle service is available to/from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station and Arima Onsen Bus Stop. Air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area with a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. Some rooms offer beds, while others have traditional futon bedding. All rooms are equipped with an LCD TV, yukata robes and a fridge. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Arima Onsen area. Osaka’s Umeda station is a 55-minute bus ride away.Show full description
Boasting large open-air hot-spring baths, Hyoe Koyokaku is only a 6-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The traditional rooms at Hyoe Koyokaku Hotel feature Japanese futon beds, tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Each comes with a satellite TV and private bathroom. In addition to its various shared-use 'kinsen' red-water hot-spring baths, the ryokan offers 2 'kinsen' red-water hot spring baths that can be reserved for private use at a fee. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Rokko Mountain. The Takarazuka Revue and Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets are a 30-minute drive away. Balinese massages, aromatherapy and facial treatments offer further relaxation. Guests can start their day with a buffet-style breakfast at the on-site restaurant, which features various dishes and soft drinks. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, hot tub, garden, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. 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 900 metres 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.Show full description
Boasting a garden, Motoyu Kosenkaku offers accommodation in Kobe, 2.7 km from Mt. Rokko and 9 km from Mount Maya. Guests can enjoy a selection of Japanese cuisine, including Japanese Shojin (vegetarian course) or Western cuisine in the in-house restaurant. Motoyu Kosenkaku provides certain units that include mountain views, and each room comes with a private bathroom with a bath. The property is located 18 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and an electric kettle. The property has a hot spring bath. The reception can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Kittebunka Museum is 100 metres from the accommodation, while Kinsengen is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 17 km from Motoyu Kosenkaku. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, a swimming pool, garden and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. Each includes a tea maker and private bathroom with bathtub. Japanese breakfast and multi-course Kaiseki Japanese meals for dinner are served at the property restaurant. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens highlight the decor at Ginsuisou Choraku Hotel’s rooms. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk to Arima Toy and Automata Museum and a 20-minute walk to Rokko Mountain. Itami Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Guests can sing loud and proud at karaoke, or enjoy a quiet massage. Unique local items are sold at the gift shop. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby and in the guestrooms. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, a swimming pool, garden, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. The traditional accommodation at Takayamaso Hanano Ryokan includes tatami (woven-straw) floors and a flat-screen TV. A free shuttle is available to and from Arima Onsen Train Station, a 5-minute drive away. Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a fridge. Zuihoji Koen Park is an 8-minute walk away. JR Shin Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 25-minute drive. Both indoor and open-air hot-spring baths are on offer. Guests can enjoy the on-site art gallery. A concierge helps with sightseeing. Shikitei Restaurant offers daily Japanese breakfasts. Multi-course ( kaiseki) dinners of local specialities made with seasonal ingredients are served in guests’ rooms.Show full description
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. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with a private bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Hosenji Temple, Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe and Arima Toys and Automata Museum. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from Hatago.Show full description
Ryokan Gekkoen Korokan offers 9 different soothing hot-spring baths among the greenery of the Rokko Mountains. It features massage services, a sauna and multi-course ( kaiseki) meals of seasonal Japanese delicacies. Guests at Onsen Arima Gekkoen Korokan can choose a traditional Japanese room with futon bedding or a classically furnished room with Western beds. All include a refrigerator and a private bathroom with bathtub. Just 700 metres from Arima Onsen Train Station, the ryokan is 5 km from Rokko Arima Ropeway and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 45-minute drive away. Guests can unwind at the spaor have a lively karaoke evening. The gift shop offers unique local souvenirs. The hotel’s dining room features fresh local foods. Japanese dinners are served in guests’ rooms or at the dining room, depending on room type. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
Set in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only) is 9 km from Mt. Rokko and 21 km from Mount Maya. Free shuttle service to and from Arima Onsen Station is available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine. Popular points of interest around the property include Kinsengen and Kittebunka Museum. Guests can make use of massage services. An Asian breakfast is served daily at the property. Spaand wellness facilities including a hot spring bath and a sauna are at guests' disposal during their stay at the ryokan. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, garden, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Guests can purchase beverages from the drinks vending machine on site. Massage services are offered at a charge. A sauna facility is featured at this accommodation. Mt. Rokko is 2.3 km from Okuno Hosomichi, while Mount Maya is 8 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 90 minutes away via walk, monorail and train. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, hot tub, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. The hotel features 2 public baths, one indoor and the other outdoor. Each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Massage services can be arranged. There is a gift shop for guests to shop for souvenirs. The hotel serves Kobe Beef as part of the traditional multi-course Kaiseki dinner, which has been awarded a Michelin star, including shabu-shabu hot pot dish and a steak. A Japanese set breakfast is offered. Drinks and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Four Seasons Piano Bar. 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. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, garden, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. Some rooms include a private bathroom. A seasonal outdoor pool, various spaand wellness facilities are available at a surcharge. Free private parking is also available on site. The entire property is non-smoking, while guests can smoke in the designated smoking area. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and a mountain view. For guests' comfort, slippers and free toiletries are provided. Guests can enjoy the public hot springs bath free of charge. There is also a hot springs bath that is available for private use upon prior reservation at an additional fee. Arima Grand Hotel is situated a 40-minute car ride away from Kobe city and a 25-minute car ride away from Rokko Mountain Snow Park. This accommodation can be reached from Kobe Airport by a 30-minute drive. Mt. Maya is a 35-minute car ride away. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, a swimming pool, garden, spa and wellness centre, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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 fitness centre and hot stone spafacilities. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site at a fee. Each room at this hotel features a terrace with a sea view, a Japanese-style seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy Japanese dishes prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients at the hotel. A fridge, a minibar and an electric kettle are also provided. The hotel offers free shuttle service between Sannomiya Station and the hotel. Other services include massage treatments, dry cleaning, ironing, concierge and luggage storage. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 3.6 km from Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, while Mount Maya is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 40-minute shuttle bus ride from JR Sannomiya Station. Facilities at this hotel include a fitness center, a sauna, a swimming pool, hot tub, garden, spa and wellness centre, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and free shuttle service. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, the ryokan features an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku include Arima Toys and Automata Museum, Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe and Tenjin Gensen. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 24 km from the accommodation. Facilities at this hotel include a swimming pool, garden, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. Each has an attached toilet, and bathing facilities are shared. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is just 100 metres from the ryokan. The air-conditioned rooms at Hanakoyado Hotel include a fridge and tea maker. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 35-minute train ride away. Reservable baths for private use are available 24/7. Guests can take a break from the baths to go fishing or hike along one of the area’s trails. Meals are served at Shunju Dining Room and feature grilled fish and meats.Show full description
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 2-star ryokan has city views and is 100 metres from Onsen-ji Temple. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A bicycle rental service is available at the ryokan. Popular points of interest near Arima Koyado Uraku include Arima Toys and Automata Museum, Zempuku-ji Temple and Hosenji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Set in Kobe in the Hyogo region, with Tanasangen Park and Hosenji Temple nearby, The Gran Resort Princess Arima offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. The 4-star ryokan is 400 metres from Arima Inari Shrine. At the ryokan, units come with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also offered. A bar can be found on-site. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Tosen Shrine, Gokurakuji Temple and Nenbutsu-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from The Gran Resort Princess Arima. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and spacentre, SPA TERRACE Shisui is located in Arima in the Hyogo Region, 25 km from Osaka. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The rooms come with a shared bathroom. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and sauna, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Guests can enjoy views of Mount Rokko. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hairdryer. Kobe is 13 km from SPA TERRACE Shisui, while Sakai is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 18 km from the property. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, spa and wellness centre, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
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. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Tanasangen Park, Gokurakuji Temple, and Nenbutsu-ji Temple. Onsen-ji Temple is less than 1 km from the ryokan and Arima Inari Shrine is a 10-minute walk away. With a private bathroom, units at the ryokan also boast free WiFi. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe, Tenjin Gensen and Tosen Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from 有馬 瑞宝園. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna. Show full description
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