Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago

9.7

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.7/10, based on 19 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Kinosaki onsen Tokitotoki	9.9/10	206
🥈 2nd	Nishimuraya Honkan	9.7/10	612
🥉 3rd	Tokiwa Bekkan	9.6/10	132
4th	Morizuya	9.5/10	1,192
5th	Kobayashiya -Kinosaki Onsen-	9.5/10	426
6th	Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only)	9.5/10	288
7th	Yuyado Sasakura	9.6/10	68
8th	Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama	9.4/10	4,134
9th	Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei	9.4/10	895
10th	城崎温泉旅館つばき乃 – Kinosaki Onsen Ryokan Tsubakino	9.4/10	601
11th	Kinosaki Onsen Hanakouji Saigetsu	9.4/10	377
12th	Arimasansoh Goshobessho	9.4/10	149
13th	Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo	9.3/10	2,055
14th	Mikuniya	9.3/10	616
15th	Arima Grand Hotel	9.3/10	589
16th	Okuno Hosomichi	9.3/10	266
17th	Amahara	9.3/10	166
18th	Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago Current ryokan	9.7/10	19
19th	Sensui	9.2/10	270
20th	Asagiriso	9.2/10	193
21st	Kinosaki Tenboen	9.3/10	36
22nd	Kobe Minato Onsen Ren	9.1/10	4,129
23rd	Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi	9.1/10	957
24th	Uminone	9.1/10	424
25th	Yumoto Ueyama	9.1/10	351
26th	Oyado Kotobuki, Yumura Onsen	9.1/10	270
27th	Migumiya Ryokan	9.1/10	155
28th	Negiya Ryofukaku	9.0/10	2,235
29th	Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso	9.0/10	989
30th	Onishiya Suishoen	9.0/10	752
31st	Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel	9.0/10	305
32nd	Kariya Ryokan Q	9.0/10	301
33rd	Ougiya Ryokan	9.0/10	204
34th	TSUCHIYA Kinosaki onsen	9.0/10	163
35th	EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel	9.0/10	156
36th	洗心和方 Senshin Waho	9.1/10	32
37th	Private Inn Bambee	9.1/10	29
38th	Kinzan	9.2/10	14
39th	Asanoya	9.1/10	19
40th	Hotel Wakamizu	8.9/10	405
41st	Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui	8.9/10	171
42nd	Tsutaya Ryokan	10.0/10	2
43rd	Base House Kinosaki お子様無料でサウナもアクティビティも楽しめる城崎温泉一棟貸し宿 One Group a Day Private Villa with free shuttle service, sauna and outdoor activities	9.9/10	2
44th	酒蔵宿西山鼓傳 -koden-	10.0/10	1
45th	Ginsuisou Choraku	8.8/10	1,242
46th	Hyoe Koyokaku	8.8/10	1,031
47th	Hotel Kinparo	8.8/10	524
48th	SPA TERRACE Shisui	8.8/10	470
49th	Awakan	8.8/10	250
50th	La Conte Arima, Arima Onsen	8.8/10	181
51st	Kamiobo	8.8/10	170
52nd	Yamatoya	8.8/10	106
53rd	Hitomaru Kadan	8.8/10	23
54th	Yumenoian Yuyake Koyake	8.7/10	15
55th	Yamasaki Ryokan Q Nakamonzenya	8.7/10	27
56th	Ako Onsen Shiosaikirara Shokichi	8.7/10	33
57th	Ichidaya	8.7/10	58
58th	Oyado Seri	8.7/10	74
59th	KAMENOI HOTEL Arima	8.7/10	174
60th	Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku	8.7/10	288
61st	Shinzan Kinosaki	8.7/10	308
62nd	Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori	8.7/10	1,137
63rd	Kairi	8.1/10	4
64th	Hanamandara	8.5/10	23
65th	Tsuruya Ryokan	8.6/10	125
66th	Arima Royal Hotel	8.6/10	132
67th	Donkairo	8.6/10	254
68th	Hotel Hanakoyado	8.5/10	40
69th	Yodoya	8.0/10	8
70th	Toyofuku	8.4/10	33
71st	Zuihōen Arima	8.5/10	248
72nd	Yumura Onsen MIDORIYA	8.4/10	43
73rd	Yumenoi	8.5/10	784
74th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinosaki	8.5/10	1,205
75th	Waseidō Zen	8.4/10	52
76th	Irori Houraku	8.4/10	54
77th	Wabi Sabi, ryokan en maison ancienne à Himeji	8.2/10	33
78th	Okukinosaki Seaside Hotel	8.0/10	21
79th	Koemon, auberge apaisante	8.2/10	273
80th	LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front	8.1/10	145
81st	Suizansou	8.1/10	214
82nd	Business Ryokan Akashiya Annex	7.9/10	55
83rd	The Gran Resort Princess Arima	7.6/10	27
84th	Takeyaso Ryokan	7.9/10	196
85th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Miyoshiya	7.9/10	631
86th	The Gran Resort Kinosaki	7.6/10	150
87th	Kadonobo Ryokan	7.4/10	109
88th	The Gran Resort Elegante Awajishima	7.4/10	316
89th	Yanagi-sō	6.2/10	529
90th	The Gran Resort Arima	4.0/10	166

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Hot Spring Town Mountain Setting Old Town Private Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

651-1401 Hyogo, Kobe, Kita-Ku, Arimacho 1389-3, Japan

Staff 9,6/10

Facilities 10,0/10

Cleanliness 10,0/10

Comfort 9,6/10

Value for money 9,2/10

Location 9,4/10

All Rooms With KinsenEvery guest room includes a private open-air bath fed by Arima's famed golden spring.

Chef-Front DiningThe ryokan emphasizes live, counter-style kappo dining prepared in front of guests.

Adults-Focused StayPositioned as a premium adult retreat with a quieter, more private ryokan atmosphere.

Walkable Arima SightsClose to Kin no Yu, temples, and central Arima Onsen sightseeing spots.

Small Private ScaleWith only a handful of rooms, the stay feels intimate and less crowded.

Easy Station AccessAbout a nine-minute walk from Arima Onsen Station, helpful for rail travelers.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town rhythm is the strongest driver here: arrive by mid-afternoon, check in early enough for dinner, use the private open-air bath before and after the meal, walk Arima’s compact lanes and public bath area, then leave after breakfast or add one more slow night for Mount Rokko or a deeper town stroll.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night stay in Arima Onsen for private-bath downtime and an easy town stroll, not as a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Dinner timingCheck-in is effectively early evening if you booked dinner; late arrival can mean missing the meal.

Short-area riskArima is charming but compact, so many travelers run out of nearby sights after one full day.

Not a city baseThis is in Arima Onsen, not central Kobe, so repeated urban sightseeing transfers add friction.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main meal venue with counter-focused kappo dining for dinner and breakfast.

-TASUKU- (nearby)

nearbyshort walk from Arima Onsen Station

Popular Kobe beef teppanyaki spot in the Arima Onsen area.

Soba Dosanjin Arima (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Well-known local soba restaurant for hand-made buckwheat noodles.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive at Arima Onsen Station or the Arima Onsen highway/local bus stop and continue on foot if traveling light, or by short taxi ride if carrying luggage. For air arrivals, Osaka Itami Airport is usually the most practical domestic airport, while Kansai International Airport is more relevant for international arrivals but takes longer overall.

Arima Onsen Stationstation
410 mabout 5–10 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxi
Best rail access point for most visitors already in the Kobe/Osaka area; walkable for light luggage, but a short taxi is easier on Arima's slopes.
Arimaguchi Stationstation
2.6 kmabout 35 min walkabout 10–15 min by taxiusually about 10–20 min by local train plus final walk or taxi
Useful transfer station on the Kobe Electric Railway network if your train does not run through to Arima Onsen Station.
Shin-Kobe Stationstation
11 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 30–40 min by taxi, traffic dependentabout 30–50 min by bus or connecting rail, best checked locally
Best major rail hub for Shinkansen arrivals; many travelers connect from here by direct bus or onward rail toward Arima.
Arima Onsen Bus Stopbus
220 mabout 3–8 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxi
Very useful for direct highway and regional bus arrivals, especially from Sannomiya, Shin-Kobe, Osaka, or some airport-linked routes; one of the most convenient non-rail arrival points.
Sannomiya Bus Terminal / Kobe-Sannomiya areabus
12 kmabout 30–45 min by taxi, traffic dependentabout 30–45 min by direct bus when operating normally
A practical city transfer point for visitors coming from central Kobe or airport limousine services before continuing to Arima Onsen by bus.
Osaka International Airport (Itami)airport
17 kmabout 30–45 min by car or taxi, traffic dependentoften about 60–90 min with bus and/or rail connections
Usually the most convenient airport for domestic arrivals heading to Arima Onsen; good choice if flight options match your itinerary.
Kobe Airportairport
18 kmabout 40–60 min by car or taxi, traffic dependentoften about 70–100 min via Port Liner and onward bus or rail
Reasonable for some domestic itineraries, but usually less direct to Arima than Itami unless your flight timing is better.
Kansai International Airportairport
40 kmabout 75–100 min by car, traffic dependentoften about 90–150 min via rail or airport bus connections
Most relevant for international arrivals; workable, but generally a longer approach to Arima Onsen than Itami or central Kobe transfer hubs.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Private golden-spring bath in every roomEvery guest room includes its own open-air bath using Arima’s famous kinsen water, so you can soak in privacy without relying on shared bathing schedules. This is especially appealing for couples or travelers who prefer a quieter onsen experience.
Standout live kappo diningThe ryokan puts unusual emphasis on counter-style kappo dining where chefs cook and present dishes in front of guests. That makes dinner feel more personal and memorable than a standard set-course ryokan meal.
Large rooms for an intimate ryokanWith only six rooms, the property feels exclusive, and the rooms are spacious by ryokan standards at roughly 60 to 90 square meters. That extra space makes the stay feel more premium and comfortable for longer lounging time in-room.
Easy for exploring Arima Onsen on footThe location places you within Arima Onsen, with key sights and town-center spots reachable on foot. It works well if you want to stroll the hot spring town between check-in and dinner rather than stay somewhere isolated.
Polished adults-focused atmosphereThe inn is positioned for mature guests and does not accept children 12 and under, which helps keep the atmosphere calm and low-noise. Travelers seeking a romantic or restful stay may value that more than a busier traditional inn.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not suitable for families with childrenThe property does not accept children aged 12 and under, so it is immediately ruled out for many family trips. Even teens-only family groups may find the adults-oriented tone less flexible.
Very limited on-site scaleThis is a six-room ryokan, so you should not expect the broader facilities of a larger luxury onsen resort. If you want multiple baths, lounges, or lots of public spaces, it may feel too compact.
Baths are private but not free-flowingThe in-room open-air baths use hot spring water, but the guest-room baths are not free-flowing straight from the source. Onsen enthusiasts who care deeply about that distinction may prefer a property with fully continuously fed baths.
Dinner style may not suit everyoneThe signature counter dining is a plus for many guests, but it also means meals are more staged and interactive than in-room dining or a fully private setup. Travelers wanting a simpler, more casual meal experience may not love that format.
Access by car can be awkwardThe property notes that the entrance-side parking area is narrow and steep, and some vehicles may need to be redirected to another lot. If you are driving a larger or low-clearance car, arrival may feel less convenient than at bigger hotels.

Current position: 18th out of 90 ryokans in Hyogo.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
13th	Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo	9.3/10	2,055
14th	Mikuniya	9.3/10	616
15th	Arima Grand Hotel	9.3/10	589
16th	Okuno Hosomichi	9.3/10	266
17th	Amahara	9.3/10	166
18th	Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago Current ryokan	9.7/10	19
19th	Sensui	9.2/10	270
20th	Asagiriso	9.2/10	193
21st	Kinosaki Tenboen	9.3/10	36
22nd	Kobe Minato Onsen Ren	9.1/10	4,129
23rd	Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi	9.1/10	957