Arima Gyoen

I traveled solo as a woman and enjoyed both the Gold Bath and the Silver Bath. The hospitality was outstanding. Everyone greeted me warmly, and the younger staff and international staff were kind and welcoming with friendly smiles.Dinner was delicious—the seafood, mountain specialties, and sake were all excellent. I’d be happy if you could sell the pre-meal vinegar in the shop as well; I really liked it. Since I usually skip breakfast, I appreciated having a dinner-only Plan.I may visit again on another solo trip, and I also recommend it for family travel.

This was my first stay here. It is a traditional Onsen Ryokan with some age, but it was clean and very comfortable. Everyone—the front desk staff, the dining staff, and the bath area staff—was extremely courteous and made me feel welcome. If a staff member was near the elevator hall, they would always press the button and wait with you; even if they were a little farther away, they would come back just to press it. It’s a small gesture, but it truly made me happy. The only disappointment was that the amount of alcohol I ordered with dinner was clearly less than the listed serving size, and even the shochu with water tasted almost like plain water. That was a significant negative point for me. Even if I stay at this Ryokan again, I don’t think I would order drinks next time. That said, all other service was perfect. If I visit Arima again, I would like to stay here again. The location was also excellent.