Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
Room Types
2
Water
Hot Spring
Private
In-Room Onsen
Cuisine
Kaiseki
About
Taketoritei Maruyama is a refined hillside ryokan in Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest and most celebrated hot spring towns, located in the mountains just 30 minutes from downtown Kobe. The inn offers both of Arima's famous spring types — the iron-rich golden "kinsen" (gold spring) and the clear carbonated "ginsen" (silver spring) — a rare dual-spring experience available at few properties. With elegant rooms featuring private open-air baths, seasonal kaiseki cuisine showcasing Kobe beef and Seto Inland Sea seafood, and a bamboo grove setting inspired by the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, it provides a luxurious yet accessible retreat from Kobe and Osaka.
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Key Experiences
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Japanese-Style Room
Elegant tatami rooms with refined furnishings, garden or mountain views, and access to the public kinsen and ginsen baths.
- Tatami flooring
- Futon bedding
- Tea set
- Yukata robes
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Air conditioning
From ¥35,000/night
Room with Private Open-Air Bath
Premium rooms featuring a private open-air bath on the balcony overlooking the bamboo grove and mountains. The quintessential Arima experience.
- Private open-air onsen bath
- Tatami living area
- Premium furnishings
- Tea set
- Yukata robes
- Refrigerator
From ¥50,000/night
Onsen & Baths
Spring Type
Dual springs — Kinsen (gold, iron-rich sodium chloride) and Ginsen (silver, carbonated radium)
Private Baths
- In-room private open-air bath (select rooms)
- Semi-open-air bath in premium rooms
Duration: In-room baths available 24 hours
Indoor Baths
- Large indoor kinsen (gold spring) bath
- Indoor ginsen (silver spring) bath
Outdoor Baths
- Open-air rotenburo with mountain views
- In-room private open-air baths
- Wash thoroughly before entering any bath
- Do not bring towels into the bath water
- Kinsen (gold spring) has a distinctive brown color — this is natural iron content, not dirt
- Be aware that kinsen can stain light-colored towels and swimwear
- Try both spring types to fully experience Arima's unique dual waters
Dining
Main kaiseki dining room
Private dining rooms for special occasions
Specialty Dishes
Dietary Options
At least 3 days in advance
Amenities
Premium
Best Times to Visit
Spring (Mar–May)
- Cherry blossoms throughout Arima village
- Pleasant mountain temperatures
- Golden Week and cherry blossom weekends are very crowded
Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Cool mountain escape from Kobe and Osaka heat
- Lush green bamboo groves
- Can still be warm and humid in July-August
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
- Spectacular fall foliage in the mountain setting
- Autumn kaiseki with mushrooms and seasonal delicacies
- Peak season — book months ahead
Winter (Dec–Feb)
- Hot kinsen baths are especially warming in cold weather
- Fewer tourists
- Winter kaiseki with crab
- Mountain location means it's colder than Kobe city
Local Knowledge
Insider Tips
Hidden Gems
- The public Kin no Yu (Gold Bath) and Gin no Yu (Silver Bath) in the village are inexpensive ways to compare Arima's waters
- Arima has a surprising "tansan" (carbonated water) culture — try tansan senbei crackers and tansan cider
The nearby Rokko Mountain cable car offers stunning views of Kobe, Osaka, and the Seto Inland Sea
Visit the Arima Toy Museum — a charming collection of vintage Japanese tin toys
Must-Try Experiences
- Private open-air bath at dusk as lanterns illuminate the bamboo grove
- Kobe beef kaiseki dinner — you are literally in Kobe, the source
Morning walk through Arima's historic narrow streets to Zuihoji Temple
Experience Tips
- Try both kinsen and ginsen to compare — the difference in color, feel, and warmth is remarkable
- Visit the free tansan (carbonated) spring source on the village street
Take the Rokko-Arima Ropeway for a scenic mountain crossing with stunning views
Combine with a half-day in Kobe for shopping, Chinatown, and waterfront dining
The village is small enough to explore fully in an evening stroll
Cultural Notes
- Arima Onsen is one of Japan's Sanko (Three Ancient Springs), with 1,400+ years of history
- The ryokan's name references the Taketori Monogatari (Tale of the Bamboo Cutter), Japan's oldest narrative tale
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Japan's great unifier, was a famous patron of Arima Onsen
The unique kinsen and ginsen dual-spring system is geologically rare, resulting from deep tectonic activity
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Stay Details
Recommended Stay
1-2 nights
Getting There
- Kobe Dentetsu (Shintetsu) from Shin-Kobe or Tanigami to Arima Onsen Station (30 minutes)
- Direct bus from Osaka/Umeda to Arima Onsen (60 minutes)
- Direct bus from Kyoto to Arima Onsen (75 minutes)
- Taxi from Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station (30 minutes)
- Rokko-Arima Ropeway from Rokko Mountain (scenic option)
Before You Go
Dietary Options
At least 3 days in advance
Booking Tips
- Rooms with private open-air baths are most popular — book well in advance
- Weekend rates are higher — weekday stays offer better value
- Kobe beef kaiseki plans sell out — specify when booking
- Autumn foliage season (November) and cherry blossom season (April) are peak
Preparation Tips
- Wear comfortable shoes — Arima is hilly with many stairs
- Bring dark-colored bath towels if you plan to use kinsen — it stains
- The village is compact and walkable — no car needed
- Some English spoken at the ryokan and main tourist spots
Quick Facts
Nearest Station
Arima Onsen Station (Kobe Dentetsu / Shintetsu)
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