Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
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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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Hot spring bath
Property highlights
Situated in the best rated area in Kobe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5
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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Guests who stayed here loved
Gapminder
Singapore“The hospitality was truly exceptional and the rooms were nice and cosy, albeit a tad old fashioned but I guess that's also kind of the point. The Kiseki meals were of course really delicious, and worth every space of our tummies. The onsen...”- Janicia Singapore“hotel restaurant under reno, we got to walk to their sister hotel for dinner. its near but its up the slope. room was spacious with 2 massage chair in the room”
- Kar
Malaysia“The traditional wooden architecture, the local cuisine for both dinner and lunch, the overall wabi-sabi ambience and the onsen experience are all truly exceptional.” 
Andrea Singapore“Excellent location. Just next to the bus station. 1 minute walk. Huge room with a bonus of a room with washing machine.”
Vadim
Italy“Excellent dinner and breakfast. Very good onsen. Recommended for those who enjoy classic Japanese ryokan hotels. Due to the dense development there is not enough privacy and connection with nature that you would expect from the best ryokan hotels...”- Zhang
Germany“The service was perfect, dinner 100% recommend, a must have. Awesome experience!” - Brian
United States“Included dinner and breakfast were amazing. Yakata included was also so fun. Town was easy to walk around and very accessible from location. Was a very luxury experience that was perfect for 1 night on our honeymoon.” 
Jeroen
Netherlands“Arima Onsen is close to Kobe, but has a nice countryside feel about it. Our room was much larger than expected, the staff were attentive and friendly, and the onsen was very good, with the famous Arima golden water (salty and with high iron...”
Michael Singapore“Excellent service by staff members. Breakfast and dinner were very good too.”- Rachel
United Kingdom“Incredible room, lovely onsen also, a wonderful stay.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Sanboh Kan
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Facilities of Arima Onsen Tocen GoshoboGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Hot spring bath
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Minibar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
- Public Bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesArima Onsen Tocen Goshobo takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The property has traditional antique wooden architecture, where walls and floors are not soundproof. There is no lift 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
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Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Tour or class about local culture
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
- Walking tours
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The prices at Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo is 7.5 miles from the centre of Kobe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo include:
- Twin
- Family
- Quadruple
- Suite
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Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo has 1 restaurant:
- Sanboh Kan
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Check-in at Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Guests staying at Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
