Tocen Goshoboh  

Set in Arima Hot Springs (Arimacho) in Kobe, this luxury ryokan sits about 13 km from central Kobe and is a short walk from Zuihoji Park and Tsuzumiga Falls. Nearby points of interest listed include Arima Toy Museum and Tosen Shrine — sources also note proximity to Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and the Osaka National Museum of Art.

Twenty individually decorated guestrooms mix modern comforts with ryokan character — refrigerators, minibars, 45-inch flat-screen TVs (some rooms with DVD players), phones, safes and desks. Bathrooms feature bidets and complimentary toiletries; slippers are provided. Expect onsen access, three spa tubs and easy concierge service for tours and transfers.

Soak in hot springs and spa tubs, book massages, body treatments and facials, or warm up in the sauna. On-site facilities include a spa center, massage room, coffee shop/café, bar/lounge and restaurant. Family-friendly touches include a children’s playroom and a library; there’s free parking/valet and transfer options for getting around. Skiing-area services are available seasonally.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, a 323 sq ft (30 m²) meeting room, luggage storage and train station pick-up/transfer service. Multilingual staff, concierge and free valet parking help keep business and logistics simple.

Dine at the ryokan’s restaurant Sanbo Kan for lunch and dinner, grab a snack at the coffee shop/café, or unwind at the bar/lounge. Room service is available and local-cuisine breakfasts are offered daily (served 8:00–9:00 for a fee).