Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
About this property
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
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Located in the top-rated area in Kobe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Breakfast Info
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Asian
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Free private parking
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Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yu
Taiwan“It's a very traditional and elegant hotel, staff are very friendly, love it !” - Brian
United States“in room onsen was amazing. both the dinner and breakfast meals were special and delicious. we were in room 501 and it was the pinnacle of luxury. great experience.” - Maximilian United States“Unbelievable cultural experience. The dinner was 10/10 and overall an experience ill never forget. The hotel is beautiful and the onsen makes you feel like a Samurai in the 16th century. Service was amazing too.”
- Christin
Germany“The hotel room was different from any hotel we had ever been. Very Japanese typical style. Everything was provided. There was even a massage chair for our private use. In the evenings while we were at dinner, the staff set up the futon beds which...” - Lei United States“I would highly recommend this place. The staff are so nice and the room is very spacious. There is even a massage chair in the room. The onsen experience was legit too. There weren’t many people during my stay so it wasn’t that awkward for me. The...”
- Ori
Israel“I liked everything, the staff are superb (thank you Mina, you are the best!), the food is amazing, the hot spring are relaxing, it is very clean and the location is the best in town.” - Nataliya United States“We spent here a couple of days in November. It was our first time in ryokan with onsen and it was amazing! Nice location in the center of the city. Onsen is inside the hotel so you can use it anytime you want. Staff is very friendly and ready to...”
- Julianna United States“The baths were phenomenal, the room was incredible, and the food was delicious! This is an old, historical ryokan, and I highly recommend it if you want to feel transported back in time! They were also incredibly careful about my dietary...”
- Lisa United States“Spacious rooms Onsen was nice but no hair products, etc!”
- Thita
Thailand“The staff are proficient in English, and the services are excellent. The room is spacious and clean, but the highlight is the futon—it’s incredibly comfortable, warm, and just right.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Sanboh Kan
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
House rules
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.
The fine print
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.
