Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
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 mini-bar. 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 2953 feet 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Hot spring bath
Property highlights
Located in the top-rated area in Kobe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!
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
- Lei
United States“I would highly recommend this place. The staff are so nice and the room is very spacious. There is even a massage chair in the room. The onsen experience was legit too. There weren’t many people during my stay so it wasn’t that awkward for me. The...” - Ori
Israel“I liked everything, the staff are superb (thank you Mina, you are the best!), the food is amazing, the hot spring are relaxing, it is very clean and the location is the best in town.” - Nataliya United States“We spent here a couple of days in November. It was our first time in ryokan with onsen and it was amazing! Nice location in the center of the city. Onsen is inside the hotel so you can use it anytime you want. Staff is very friendly and ready to...”
- JJulianna United States“The baths were phenomenal, the room was incredible, and the food was delicious! This is an old, historical ryokan, and I highly recommend it if you want to feel transported back in time! They were also incredibly careful about my dietary...”
Lisa United States“Spacious rooms Onsen was nice but no hair products, etc!”- Thita
Thailand“The staff are proficient in English, and the services are excellent. The room is spacious and clean, but the highlight is the futon—it’s incredibly comfortable, warm, and just right.” - Linda United States“Both breakfast and dinner were served in the dining room. Excellent food and experience. Short walk from Arima train station. Slight up hill.”
Diane
Taiwan“Everything: location, hospitality, the lounge and onsen, it was the best stay ever!”
Selina United States“I feel lucky to have the chance to stay at this hotel. The location is right next 500 feet next to the Bus Stop, shops and restaurants. If you are tired of walking and just want to spend time resting, this hotel is just perfect with a beautiful...”- Chris United States“I was trying to figure out what you are paying such a premium for here and it really comes down to two things: 1) Location - all throughout our stay in Arima we saw people dragging their luggage up steep hills in the heat to the hotels up above...”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Sanboh Kan
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Amenities of Arima Onsen Tocen GoshoboGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
- 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 deck
- 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 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Minibar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit 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
- Safe
General
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
- 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 all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
The property has traditional antique wooden architecture, where walls and floors are not soundproof. There is no elevator 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
