Arima Onsen Maple Arima

To get straight to the point, this became an absolute favorite! I used to think staying overnight in Arima Onsen was expensive (especially with meals), so my usual style was to stay at a Hotel in Kobe, then stop by Arima Onsen the next day—soak at Kin no Yu or Gin no Yu and enjoy street food. This time I found this Hotel, and since it’s a No Meals Included Plan but still comes with tickets for the public baths, I was excited that I could finally fully enjoy Arima Onsen!!I arrived in the early afternoon and they kindly let me park my car at the Hotel. From the very beginning, all of the staff were incredibly kind and welcomed me so warmly! The location is easy to find since it’s just up from the shopping street, and Taiko no Yu is also right nearby. I walked from the Hotel and enjoyed street food starting from below all the way up to shops higher up, but it never felt far coming back.Also, while it may be an older property, everything is kept very clean, so it didn’t bother me at all—I was completely comfortable.I went to Kin no Yu, Gin no Yu, and Taiko-no-Yu Donokan as well, but personally I liked this Hotel’s bath the best! It wasn’t crowded and I could relax in a spacious setting. The foot acupressure bath felt amazing—I enjoyed it morning and night like a kid again! You do one loop through both cold water and hot water areas, and the stones underfoot give just the right amount of stimulation. Since I happened to be alone at that time, I went around several times! The hot water itself was also fantastic!The post-bath drink bar was another nice touch. And even the sweets with tea in my Room were something I already loved from Arima Onsen—so for the first time in a while I bought some at the shop to take home!Staying at this Hotel let me enjoy Arima Onsen to its fullest—it was refreshing and wonderful. Thank you as well for your pleasant service—I'll definitely come again!

Although it is a little away from the center of the Onsen town, we drove there and could reach it without using the narrow roads in the center, so it is especially recommended for those traveling by car. The Room was spacious, and since it was a dinosaur collaboration Room, our child was absolutely delighted. The Onsen offers only Gin-sen (silver spring), but there is a wide variety of baths, and we also received vouchers to use nearby Onsen facilities, so we were able to enjoy it fully. The meals were generous in portion size and served as a kaiseki course one dish at a time; if you consult in advance, they can accommodate dislikes or dietary restrictions, which was very helpful. Among the Hotels in Arima Onsen, it is reasonably priced yet highly satisfying, and I think it is a Hotel I can confidently recommend.