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Exterior of Arima Grand Hotel

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Arima Grand Hotel

Ryokan · Arima Onsen (Kobe, Hyogo)

Local Lens

Guests with tattoos can’t use the main communal baths; the hotel recommends booking a private bath instead. Some rooms have their own natural hot spring open-air bath.

At a glance

Private bath
Reservable
In-room onsen
Selected rooms
Public bath
Available
Tattoo
Private bath option

Quick facts

Getting there
Hotel shuttle from Arima Onsen Station, the bus stop and the ropeway station
From Osaka
About 60 minutes by express bus from Osaka Station.
English booking
Available
Amenities
In roomYukata, half-coat, toothbrush, shampoo and conditioner in the room.
Check-in
14:30
Check-out
11:00
Dinner
Available
Breakfast
AvailableKaiseki dinner; breakfast buffet.

Bath & onsen

Natural hot spring
Yes
Public bath
AvailableSeveral public baths, including kinsen (gold spring) baths and an open-air rock bath.
Private bath
Reservable · fee applies
Private open-air bath
Available
In-room onsen
Selected rooms
In-room open-air bath
Selected rooms
Tattoo
Not allowed in the public bath · Private bath option available
Bath-only visit
Available
Lunch + bath plan
Available
Day visit
Bath ticket from ¥4,000 (10:30–22:30, no reservation). Lunch + bath from ¥7,000, reserve by the day before.

Private baths cost from ¥2,200. One of them (Yubae) is not hot spring water. Day visitors can’t use the private baths.

Good to know

  • Check-in and check-out times can vary by plan.
  • The road up is steep — the hotel recommends its shuttle rather than walking.

Around this hotel

A few useful places nearby — chosen for distance, not just ratings.

Facilities, fees and times can change. Check the official site before booking. Information checked 14 Oct 2026.