Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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 9.6!

  • 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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John
United States United States
“Unique property with special charm and comfortable facilities”
Dawn
United States United States
“The in room dining was well worth it. I learned about each dish and the local culture while looking at the beautiful views from my rooms. After 3 breakfasts and dinners I considered the room attendant a friend. Thank you! The staff were all...”
Niall
United States United States
“This was an excellent ryokan experience. The location was great, right near all the shops in the Arima town. The staff is very welcoming, and the rooms are very comfortable. The food is incredible and authentically Japanese. And the baths were...”
Alina
United States United States
“This place is absolutely gorgeous! It was our first time in a traditional ryokan-style hotel, and our family of 4 really enjoyed it. The hotel staff was very helpful and explained how everything works so we didn't have to guess. I ordered a...”
Rick
United States United States
“Large tatami room plus comfy sitting-room. Attentive staff. Wonderful meals, served in-room.”
Tri-anh
Switzerland Switzerland
“The staff was helpful and friendly. The property was lovely and well-maintained overall, preserving its ryokan authenticity. Dinner was excellent and included a large variety of seasonal and regional food (we particularly appreciated the sawara)....”
Tianxiao
United States United States
“Great atmosphere. Fantadtic and delicate food. The hot spring was really enjoyable, too.”
Toan
United States United States
“We had a wonderful time staying at Onsen Tocen Goshobo. Staff members are cordial and helpful. They greeted us at the door and carried our suitcases to the room. Nice and clean facility, spacious room with beautiful view. Great location, only few...”
Paul
United States United States
“Great location, beautiful historic building, pleasant staff speaks English Large beautiful, comfortable room and beds The whole place is clean, quiet and well cared for Good traditional Japanese breakfast The setting and the water at the onsen...”
Kristofer
United States United States
“Dinner and breakfast were lovely and focused on Japanese food. Rooms were exceptionally beautiful and relaxing. Onsen was magical and therapeutic. Arima is a lovely visit.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Sanboh Kan
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Hot spring bath

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-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.

License number: 84-17

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