Kobe · Japan
Where to Stay in Arima Onsen, Kobe
One of Japan's oldest hot spring towns, set in the mountains north of Kobe. Known for its high-quality water and traditional ryokan.
✦ The vibe
Quiet, serene and traditional – a classic onsen escape from the city
👤 Best for
Couples, solo travellers and anyone looking for a relaxing soak and kaiseki meals
🏨 Where to stay
Ryokan inns and onsen hotels – can be expensive, £150–£350 per night (often includes dinner and breakfast)
🚇 Getting around
Not walkable to central Kobe; take the Arima Line bus or hike up the Rokko Cable Car (20 min) then local bus; airport via Sannomiya (30–40 min bus)
📍 Nearby
Kin no Yu and Gin no Yu public baths, Arima Shrine
Best hotels in Arima Onsen
19 hotels ranked by how close they are to Arima Onsen
Toyotaya Hostel
10.1 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →2no HOME&PARK
12.1 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Fumiyo Guest House
12.1 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Guesthouse＆BAR Minato Hütte
12.1 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Villa Fontaine Kobe Sannomiya
12.2 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Comfort HOTEL
12.2 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Capsule Hotel Kobe Sannomiya
12.3 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Times 8B
12.4 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Daiichi Grand Hotel
12.5 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Tonarino
12.5 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →神户1-2-3酒店
12.5 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →KOKO HOTEL 神戸三宮
13.1 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →meet me
13.6 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Ini.kobe
14.0 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Centurion Hotel Grand
14.5 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Pure
20.9 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Tee
21.7 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Kobe Guest House
26.4 km from Arima Onsen
View intelligence briefing →Guest house Geragera
26.9 km from Arima Onsen
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