[Arima onsen] Stay at one of Japan's top three onsen at a reasonable price. 12 affordable lodgings

Do you have any plans for this weekend? If it's not full yet, how about Arima onsen? The hotels and ryokan of Arima onsen, one of Japan's three major onsen, have the image of being expensive and out of reach. I think there are many people who think so. As you know, the inns that stand out are the high-class ryokan, but there are actually many inns that are reasonably priced and offer comfortable customer service. If you keep your accommodation costs low, you can eat a lot of delicious food and bathe in a lot of onsen, right? In this article, we will introduce you to a hotel where you can go quickly and stay cheaply!

*Information as of July 2023.

"Arima Musubi no Koyado En" is a modern Japanese hostel in a renovated house. About 10 minutes walk from Arima onsen Station. This is an inn made by the owner couple who remade a 3-story house. The location is very convenient as it is located between Kin-no-Yu and Gin-no-Yu.

There are five types of guest rooms to choose from, including Western-style rooms that can be used by one person or more, spacious Japanese-style rooms, and modern Japanese-Western style rooms. Toilets, baths, wash basins, etc. are shared. Also, since there are no onsen in the hotel, you can enjoy Arima Onsen by visiting onsen.

If you choose to include breakfast, we recommend the “Fermented Yuoke Breakfast”, which uses plenty of local ingredients and homemade fermented seasonings. Locally produced rice is prepared with nutritious mixed grain rice. Miso soup made with mild Rokko miso and seasonal local vegetables are used as side dishes, and the main dish is meat and fish seasoned with homemade salt koji or soy sauce koji. Start your day with a healthy breakfast that is good for your mind and body!

An inn operated by Arima onsen ryokan Cooperative Association. About 10 minutes walk from Arima onsen Station. For check-in, you just get the key at the tourist information center, and there is almost no customer service after that. With the cooperation of the Arima onsen Tourist Association, this inn was created with the hope that you can enjoy Arima onsen casually, and you can receive discounts at nearby facilities.

meal are not included, but you can book a plan that includes only lodging. The rooms are small and the toilets are shared, but they are very clean and you can relax looking out at the courtyard from the window.

The most recommended point is that you can enter Kin-no-Yu and Gin-no-Yu as many times as you like during your stay. Kin-no-Yu and Gin-no-Yu are the most famous outdoor baths in Arima onsen. Both are within a 5 minute walk. You can enter both in the morning and at night. That's a great deal!

"Brücke hostel & cafe ARIMA Kobe" is a Western-style guest house, which is rare in Arima onsen, where there are many Japanese-style ryokan. The building where concrete and wood carvings are mixed gives a very stylish impression. It is about an 8-minute walk from Arima onsen Station, and nearby is Zuihoji Park, a famous spot for autumn leaves. An inn where you can receive warm hospitality unique to a guest house. If you like guesthouses, this is an inn that you should definitely visit.
　
　

There is a cafe bar on the first floor. If you have a plan that includes breakfast, you can meal here. Even if you don't have meal included, you can order alcohol, drinks, and ala carte items. Dinner is authentic Western food, and breakfast is croissants, both of which are said to be very delicious. It feels strange to be able to eat authentic Western food at one of Japan's three major onsen!

The accommodation plan is a dormitory with shared bathroom and toilet, and is reasonably priced, as only a guesthouse can offer. The satisfaction of a dormitory tends to depend on the noise around you, but since the area around the bed is covered with concrete, you don't have to worry about noise being an issue. You can also choose a private room in a family room or a standard room.

A self-service inn reminiscent of an old small inn. Located in the onsen town, the first floor of the house is a sushi restaurant called "Arima Zen Sushi", and the second floor is the accommodation. This is an inn that will make you feel like you are staying in a onsen town full of atmosphere.

There is a plan to drink delicious coffee at the nearby authentic coffee shop "Cafe de Bou" and a plan to eat sushi made by Mr. Itamae at "Arima Zen Sushi" on the first floor. It's located in onsen town, so you can go sightseeing as soon as you go outside. It is conveniently located near a convenience store and Kin-no-Yu and Gin-no-Yu public baths.

The rooms are small with 3 twin rooms, but the inside has been renovated and is very clean. Each room has its own bath and toilet, making it similar to a hotel. The price is around 8,000 yen per person per night, which is very reasonable considering that you can stay in the onsen town.

“Arima Koyado Hattaya” is a 7-minute walk from Arima onsen Station, and it is also an inn without meals in the onsen town. The onsen onsen of Arima onsen was so prosperous that it was called "Arima Sengen" at the end of the Edo period. It is a small inn that was born in the "Arima Sengen Revitalization Project" that started in the form of reconstruction from the fire that occurred in the center.

Because it is a Japanese house, the ceiling is high and there is a sense of openness, so you can feel relaxed during your stay. The plan is room only. As for onsen, you can use the open-air baths Kin-no-Yu and Gin-no-Yu, or the indoor baths of Kamiobo, an inn opposite the building, within the time limit.

You can get a panoramic view of onsen town from the windows of your room. Single rooms start at around 10,000 yen per night. It's very reasonable to be able to stay in such a historic building for this price.

"Arima onsen Arima Royal Hotel" is a onsen hotel conveniently located about a 7-minute walk from Arima onsen Station. You can easily visit while enjoying the atmosphere of a good old hot onsen town. The inn attracts visitors with its comprehensive facilities and comfortable service while keeping accommodation costs low. For breakfast and dinner, Japanese meal incorporating local seasonal ingredients is served, allowing you to refresh your mind and body while enjoying meal. As it is located in the center of onsen town, it is extremely convenient for sightseeing and touring the outdoor baths.

In addition to reasonably priced Japanese-style rooms, there are also rooms with semi-open-air baths and open-air baths. There are a variety of room types to choose from, from single Japanese-style rooms perfect for solo travelers to spacious Japanese-style rooms that can accommodate up to eight people, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. In particular, rooms with semi-open-air baths and open-air baths are ideal for spending relaxing time with friends or family in a private space.

The charm of this hotel is the open-air observation bath on the rooftop. The luxurious time spent bathing in onsen while gazing at the starry sky will help you forget the fatigue of everyday life. There is also a large public bath on the first floor, where you can enjoy Arima onsen 's famous hot spring, Kinsen. Why not spend a special time at Arima Royal Hotel, where you can fully enjoy the charm of Arima onsen at a reasonable price?

The Gran Resort Princess Arima is a resort hotel located on a hilltop surrounded by the greenery of Rokko. Relax in the iron-rich Akayu springs and the dome-shaped all-weather heated pool, and savor kaiseki cuisine and teppanyaki made with local ingredients. Spend a special time with your loved one.

There are six types of guest rooms to choose from depending on your needs, including Japanese-Western rooms, Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-style beds, and suites. The Japanese-Western rooms are designed to combine tatami space with beds, and offer a calming Japanese atmosphere and Western comfort. The Japanese-style rooms are a relaxing space with the scent of tatami, making them ideal for families and groups. All rooms are clean and provide a comfortable stay.

The large public bath is a bright space where light pours in through the same dome-shaped window as the pool. You can enjoy the red-water, a golden brown spring that is rich in iron and salt, to your heart's content. The Gran Resort Princess Arima is a luxurious resort hotel that offers reasonable accommodation at reasonable prices. It is the perfect place to stay when you want to go on a quick trip.

Kamenoi Hotel Arima is a lodging located about a 5-minute taxi ride from Arima onsen Station. This hotel offers onsen from its own source and the natural scenery of Arima, and has a 94-car parking lot, making it easily accessible by car. Despite its reasonable prices, it is equipped with an indoor bath with natural hot spring water, so you can fully enjoy both onsen and the cuisine. It is located in a quiet area a little away from onsen town, making it perfect for those who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Guests can choose from Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms, all of which are designed to allow guests to enjoy the lush greenery of the surrounding area. The hotel also has a gift shop and a table tennis corner, as well as a lobby where you can see the gushing spring water, providing a full range of facilities to help you enjoy the feeling of onsen trip. The facilities are not new, but they are known for being clean and comfortable.

Even in Arima onsen, where there are many high-end ryokan, the price is within reach, and the luxurious kaiseki menu, where you can enjoy Kobe beef in particular, is a great attraction. Dinner is an elaborate kaiseki meal prepared by the head chef and sous chef, who have been certified as "Hyogo no Takumi". Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet where you can also enjoy local cuisine. From 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm, they also offer a free service of "Hell Tour Lonely Dandan Noodles".

"Arima onsen Kotori" is about 10 minutes on foot from Arima onsen Station. It is a small hotel with 8 rooms, but each room has its own concept and is very elaborate. There are free drinks in the lobby lounge and you can relax freely.

You can reserve a Western-style room or a Japanese-style room, and there are also rooms with open-air baths. onsen has a large indoor bath where you can enjoy silver springs. You can also use onsen of the sister hotel Hanamusubi, which is about a 2-minute walk from Kotori, so you can fully enjoy Kinsen no Yu. If you go on a tour of the public baths, you can enter various types of onsen, so it's irresistible for onsen lovers!

You can eat kaiseki cuisine at the affiliated meal Hanamusubi. The rooms, meal, and the hospitality of the staff are all very high quality, but the accommodation fee is reasonable, so there are many repeaters. It would be nice to make it your favorite inn in Arima onsen!
　

An affiliated store of the luxury inn Goshoboh. You can experience Goshoboh at a reasonable price while keeping the same atmosphere. It is designed in the image of a hotel for foreigners, so it has a nostalgic yet modern atmosphere. You can have a fully satisfying stay just by spending time in the hotel.

Only private rooms are available, but each room is very particular about furniture, carpets, and futon covers, and it looks like it's going to be in a drama. The room is a blend of Japanese and Western styles, and is inspired by the opening of the country in the Meiji period.

onsen has a chartered indoor bath with a Goemon bath. You can also use onsen of the affiliated store Goshoboh, which is about a 3-minute walk from the inn, for free. You can enter a rare semi-mixed bath semi-open-air bath.

Genyu Ryusenkaku is onsen inn located on a hill in Arima onsen town. This inn allows you to enjoy the atmosphere of a high-class ryokan in Arima onsen at a reasonable price. It is especially perfect for family trips, as it has facilities and services ideal for traveling with children. After having fun in the extensive facilities in the hotel, you can spend some relaxing time in the open-air bath in your room or in the large public bath with our own gold spring water.

The guest rooms are designed to be safe for families with babies. Some rooms even have an open-air bath, so children can enjoy onsen at their own pace without worrying about others around them. Furthermore, dinner is served in in-room dining, so even babies can enjoy meal at their own pace. Baby food can also be ordered, so families with babies will be very satisfied.

The hotel has a lot of facilities for families, such as a kids' corner with about 1,500 picture books, indoor and outdoor pools, and various rental items. Seeing children having fun makes adults happy too. For family trips to Arima onsen, try choosing Genyu Ryusenkaku, where you can enjoy great facilities and services that will satisfy the whole family while keeping accommodation costs down.

Located at the foot of Mount Ochiba in the Rokko Mountains Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsu Sanso is a scenic hot onsen ryokan. With the Takigawa River flowing right in front of the inn, you can enjoy the soothing sound of the river in the open-air baths, which are fed directly from the hot spring source. It is also connected to the sister inn, Kourokan, so you can freely move between the baths in both buildings, which is another attraction. The kaiseki cuisine and creative buffets, which use plenty of ingredients from Hyogo, are also popular, and you can spend a luxurious time relaxing in onsen and enjoying the spectacular views.

There are a variety of types of guest rooms available, from standard rooms to large rooms and even rooms with open-air baths. The standard Japanese-style rooms have a nostalgic, solid construction that is unique to Japanese houses. Surrounded by the warmth of wood, you can relax in a calm atmosphere. You can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery from the rooms, and the space is designed to relax both body and mind.

Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsu Sanso is a place where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a high-class ryokan at a reasonable price. We especially recommend the open-air Kinsen bath along the river. It is open from 6am, and soaking in the hot onsen in the clear morning air is a special experience. You cannot use soap or shampoo, but it is the perfect way to enjoy onsen itself. Why not spend a day satisfying both body and mind at Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsu Sanso, where you can enjoy a luxurious onsen experience while keeping accommodation costs down?

Arima onsen has an image of a luxury ryokan, but recently, many casual inns and restaurants have been opened in old buildings, mainly for young people. onsen are famous hot springs that have been around for a long time, even for casual trips with low accommodation costs! Don't you think it's just the best of both worlds? Arima onsen, which used to be a high threshold until a while ago, is now a more relaxed and casual destination. When you have a little time, please go there♪