7 Ryokan in Arima Onsen with Hot Spring Source Water Perfect for Solo Stays - Just an Hour from Osaka and Kyoto

Why don't you take a break from the stressful daily life of being chased by work? Arima onsen is about an hour from Osaka. It is also the oldest onsen in Japan, and it is a place where onsen with different spring qualities are rare in the world.

Whether you like onsen or just want to relax. Why don't you relax and recuperate in onsen that have healed travelers since ancient times?

Arima onsen where ``Kinsen'' and ``Ginsen'' spring out, which can be expected for medical treatment and beauty. It is said that it is rare in the world that seven sources are mixed. In particular, "Kinsen and Ginsen" are endorsed by the Ministry of the Environment as recuperative onsen. Because it contains a lot of iron, it oxidizes and turns red when exposed to air.

It is also accessible from Osaka and Kyoto in about 1 hour by bus. It is especially recommended for those who want to be beautiful and heal their tired body.

"Yumotozaka" where you can feel the atmosphere of a hot onsen town with retro shops and signboards. After soaking in onsen, it would be nice to stroll around and take pictures, eat ice cream, and eat steamed buns. Walking around in a cute yukata will make you feel nostalgic and enhance your travel mood.

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This quiet inn does not allow children under the age of 13. With spacious guest rooms and free-flowing onsen, adults can spend a comfortable time here. Check-in is at 13:00 and check-out is at 12:00, so it's a great place to stay for a long time.

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The hot spring in the hotel is of course free-flowing from the source. Spacious and beautiful public bath, you can stretch out your limbs and relax.

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There are always 4 types of meal to choose from, such as "Zuien Kaiseki", "Small and delicious Kaiseki", and "Satoyama Kaiseki".

They use local ingredients as well as rare and carefully selected ingredients from all over the country, so even gourmets can be satisfied.

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This inn is recommended for those who love bathing, as there are baths with different tastes, and you can tour around the baths only within the hotel. There are 1-no-yu, 2-no-yu, and 3-no-yu baths, and you can enjoy Arima onsen 's famous "Kinsen" in any of the baths. Kinsen, which contains a lot of salt and iron, has moisturizing and heat-retaining effects, so it is highly recommended for women who suffer from cold sensitivity. There is also a relaxing space, so you can take a break after taking a bath.

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The dining room has large windows where you can feel the colors of the four seasons. It is the only long-established ryokan in Arima onsen, but it is stylish and comfortable like a hotel.

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There is also a therapy room and relaxation space, so let's heal your tired mind and body with a massage. You can spend a relaxing time suitable for a luxurious solo trip. You can experience the traditional Balinese massage "Balinese", and it is also attractive that you can enjoy overseas treatments while staying in Japan. Be beautiful from the inside out.

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Located on a hill, Arima Grand Hotel is located in the best location in Arima onsen. You can enjoy a wonderful view from the public bath and guest rooms. Here you can enjoy onsen with different spring quality such as "Kinsen" and "Ginsen". In addition to the large open-air bath with a view and the large bath surrounded by nature, you can also enjoy a white ion bath, and even a rose bath every Wednesday! It seems that you can spend a relaxing time away from everyday life ♪

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The twin room is spacious and comfortable even for one person. Watching the sun go down will cleanse your soul.

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The hotel has an aqua terrace where you can relax in an open space. It is also a nice point that free drinks are prepared! You can also exercise in the walking pool with jet streams, so you don't have to worry if you end up eating too much. It is also attractive that you can enjoy 5 types of saunas: rock salt dry, nano mist, snow, bedrock couch, and radon mist sauna.

Swimsuits are available for rent, but the number is limited. Pack your favorite swimwear in your bag and lift your spirits♪

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The colors of Rokko, rich in nature, are expressed with the sensibility of a female designer. A room where you can feel the Japanese tradition and modernity will tickle your girl's heart. The cuisine is colorful Japanese French, and you can feel the beauty of the four seasons.

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The lounge, which was created in the image of Arima's traditional crafts of bamboo baskets and Arima brushes, offers a pleasant service. You can enjoy sweets and tea during check-in, a self-styled nightcap at night, and coffee before check-out. There is also a relaxation room, so it is recommended to spend time relaxing while reading magazines and books.

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Breakfast is a half-buffet style where you can choose the main dish. It looks like it's going to be a long time to wait for the rice time. Filled with women's favorite breads, fruits, and vegetables, it's sure to fill you with happiness from the morning♪

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You can enjoy the Kinsen and Ginsen springs from our own hot spring source. In addition to the indoor baths and open-air baths in the main building, there is also an open-air bath surrounded by forest, where you can relax both physically and mentally. Homemade herb water and rosehip vinegar are also nice services after bathing. Full of services from a female perspective, it is perfect for a girls' party trip.

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The oak forest on the hill overlooking Arima is full of emotion. While listening to the chirping of birds such as white-eyes and warblers, you can spend a quiet time different from usual. In the summer, you can also enjoy a pool that uses silver spring water. Surrounded by nature, the tiredness of the mind and body seems to be blown away.

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You can enjoy a standing bath at Kunugi no Yu. Even those with back pain can easily stretch their back, and it is also recommended for those who are sensitive to cold as it can be expected to have the effect of improving blood circulation. Three types of sticks stimulate the pressure points in your feet, so if you usually have swollen feet, please try it.

The jacuzzi can take in radon, which can be expected to relieve fatigue, so if you are suffering from chronic fatigue, this is onsen that you should definitely visit.

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I want to be healed in an inn with a good view. If you think that, we recommend Korokan, where you can see the best view of Arima onsen. The magnificent Mt. Ochiba and Takigawa can be seen from the lobby, guest rooms, and baths, so you can spend a relaxing time wherever you are. *Reasonable rooms without a view are also available.

A free pick-up service from around Arima onsen Station is also a great point for solo travelers.

After taking a bath, go to the "Café Croissant" on the 3rd floor. It's a nice and luxurious time to just spend time doing nothing while having a cup of fragrant coffee.

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The luxury of soaking in a onsen spring while gazing at Mt. Ochiba. The richness of nature and the hot water from the source seem to heal your daily fatigue. It is one of the few ryokan in Arima that has a hot spring source on its premises, and especially in the open-air bath, you can enjoy both the superb view and the Kinsen hot spring. There is also a nice service that gives you a free beer after taking a bath at the after bath salon. You can enjoy a relaxing time away from everyday life.

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It is said to have been founded in 1191, making it the oldest ryokan in Arima onsen. It is also famous as ryokan that was loved by Junichiro Tanizaki and Hirobumi Ito of yesteryear.

There are only 20 guest rooms in total, and there is no elevator facility. The three-story wooden building inherited from the early Showa era is a rare existence even in Arima onsen, which is undergoing modernization. While listening to the murmuring of the river, how about thinking about the cultural figures?

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When the Kobe Incident occurred, it is said that Hirofumi Ito, who had studied in England, acted as an intermediary between the foreigners.

Currently, the calligraphy that says ``Koudangoshin'' that hangs in the innermost room on the second floor of the building is by Hirobumi Ito. Why don't you try Kobe beef, which the first prime minister also ate?

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Goshoboh's onsen have no walls and can be enjoyed in a half-mixed bathing style. It seems that they are taking advantage of the fact that it is dim and difficult to see in the dark brown water. Of course, there is nothing to say about the goodness of the hot water flowing directly from the source♪

There is also a covered area on the women's bath side, so if you are worried about it, we recommend checking in advance.

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Arima onsen, one of Japan's three oldest onsen, has a long history of over 700 years, an inn loved by ryokan and artists, and a stylish hotel-like ryokan. Every inn has free-flowing hot spring water, so why not take a break from your daily life and treat yourself to onsen trip once in a while?