Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso  

Tucked into Arima Onsen’s steamy heart above Kobe, this spa ryokan sits a minute’s drive from the hot springs and about 10 minutes from Mount Rokko. It’s roughly 12 km from Kobe’s city center and within reach of Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and the Osaka National Museum of Art.

Expect an authentic onsen vibe with open-air hot spring experiences under a starlit sky in the Four Seasons Mountains. The property has 40 guestrooms with private furnished balconies, refrigerators and minibars. Rooms feature shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, TVs and electronic bidet toilets.

Relax at a full-service spa with hot springs, a sauna and massage treatments. Guests can enjoy on-site karaoke, a bar and shopping, plus access to nine different hot baths — including a private chartered bath — at the sister property Inn-Kourokan. Free self-parking is available on-site (parking: 40 spaces).

Event-ready with a conference hall and a ballroom for meetings or interviews. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

Multiple dining options and an on-site restaurant await for satisfying meals, with a bar to unwind in the evening. Guests can indulge in a variety of dining choices without leaving the ryokan.