Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama vs Arima Onsen Kinzan
Two ryokans in Arima Onsen, Kobe, compared side by side — price, onsen, dining, and atmosphere. Find the right fit for your trip.
Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
Price range
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Amenities
- Yukata robes
- Towels
- Tea set
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Key experiences
- Bathing in both kinsen (gold) and ginsen (silver) springs at one ryokan
- Soaking in a private open-air bath overlooking the mountain bamboo grove
- Savoring kaiseki dinner featuring Kobe beef — sourced from its home city
- Exploring Arima Onsen's charming narrow streets and historic temples
- Experiencing one of Japan's oldest hot springs — patronized by emperors for 1,400+ years
Hillside Arima Onsen ryokan offering rare dual gold and silver springs with private open-air baths.
Arima Onsen Kinzan
Price range
$$$$
Amenities
- Yukata robes and geta sandals
- Organic cotton pillows
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini refrigerator
- Tea and coffee facilities
Key experiences
- Soaking in the gold spring (kinsen) large communal baths with distinctive iron-rich reddish-brown water
- Multi-course Kyoto-style kaiseki dinner served course by course in private Hanakaido dining rooms
- Relaxing in your room's private silver spring semi-open-air bath with mountain views
- Evening drinks at the piano bar with live entertainment
- Strolling through the traditional Japanese garden, magical during firefly season in early summer
Nestled in the serene heart of Arima Onsen, Kobe, Arima-Onsen Kinzan is a tranquil haven that embodies the essence of Kansai's rich cultural heritage. This ryokan is perfect for travelers seeking a deep connection with nature and tradition, whether it's a couple celebrating a special moment amidst the soothing iron-rich hot springs or a solo traveler looking to immerse themselves in the region's timeless beauty. A signature experience here is waking up to a serene morning, sipping matcha in your room as the misty dawn unfolds over the mountains, followed by a rejuvenating soak in the ryokan's open-air baths, which seem to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
Which should you choose?
Choose Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama if…
Hillside Arima Onsen ryokan offering rare dual gold and silver springs with private open-air baths
Choose Arima Onsen Kinzan if…
Nestled in the serene heart of Arima Onsen, Kobe, Arima-Onsen Kinzan is a tranquil haven that embodies the essence of Kansai's rich cultural heritage