Arima Hot Springs in Hyogo Prefecture, Dogo Hot Springs in Ehime Prefecture, and Shirahama Hot Springs in Wakayama Prefecture are collectively referred to as Sankoyu. It is also listed as the three famous hot springs in Japan alongside Kusatsu Hot Springs in Gunma Prefecture and Gero Hot Springs in Gifu Prefecture. There are two well-known springs, Jinquan and Yinquan, which can be said to be must-see attractions for Keihanshin tourism.
Highly rated accommodation options in Arima Onsen
Accommodation in Arima Onsen area is dominated by small ryokans, most of which are clustered around the area, and the total number of guest rooms is mostly less than 30.Taoquan Imperial Palace,Zhongzhifang Ruiyuan,Hua XiaosuEtiquette is a well-received hotel on the hot spring street, suitable for travelers who love the atmosphere of traditional Japanese bathing.Hill Cong Imperial Villa,Taketori MaruyamaThe two are high-end hot spring hotels on the outskirts of the hot spring street.
Arima Onsen area onlyKobe Arima Hotel,Kobe Arima Onsen Bingbei Shōyang PavilionTwo large resorts are located outside the main hot spring street, but they are quite close to Arima Onsen Station. They both provide more than a hundred guest rooms. There are also many types of baths, game rooms or swimming pools, etc., and the accommodation atmosphere will be more lively , Suitable for families with children accompanied by children.
If you choose to stay in the vicinity of Kobe Sannomiya Station, you can reach the Arima Hot Spring area in half an hour by car, and it is also very good to arrange a one-day bathing trip.
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▲ A map of the Arima hot spring area and main attractions. (source:Kobe Tourism Bureau)
▲ Take a ride from Kobe Sannomiya to Arima Hot Spring area in half an hour, and you can arrange a one-day bathing trip. (source:Kobe Tourism Bureau)
Hot Spring Resort: The best rated star hot spring hotel
Kobe Arima Hotel. Arima Grand Hotel
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- Star rating: 5 stars
- Number of rooms: 171
- Year of renovation: 1997
- Japanese name: 有马グランドホテル
Kobe Arima Onsen Bingbei Xiangyang Tower. Arima Spa Hyoe Koyokaku
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- Star rating: 5 stars
- Number of rooms: 129
- Year of renovation: 1996
- Japanese name: Arima Onsen Bingbei Xiangyang Pavilion
Ryokan: A newly renovated small hot spring hotel
Kobe Xiaojuku Yule. Koyado Uraku
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- Number of rooms: 3
- Year of renovation: 2019
- Japanese name: Xiaosu You楽
Arima Xiaoju Hatadoya Hotel. Arimakoyado Hataya Ryokan
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- Number of rooms: 8
- Opening year: 2018
- Japanese name:
Kobe and Masado Zen. Waseido Zen
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- Number of rooms: 9
- Year of renovation: 2017
- Japanese name: Hezhengtang·Zen
