Arimasansoh Goshobessho
Kobe, Japan
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Is Arimasansoh Goshobessho good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.5/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: nine-course dinner; private villa onsen; beautiful gardens. Main complaint: clogged bath drain.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Arima ryokan luxury, service duality”
Arimasansoh Goshobessho is called the best stay in Japan by some: elegant surroundings, beautiful gardens, a nine-course dinner that is genuinely delicious, a special breakfast, valet parking and private villas with their own gold-spring onsen. Staff beyond praise greet and farewell guests royally. Real issues appear, though: rooms run too dark for some, one private-bath drain clogged badly enough to nearly flood a changing area and drew only an apology, meal instructions failed to reach the property and a three-day dinner-notice rule went undisclosed, and the warmth at check-in vanished entirely after checkout.
- Rooms
- Elegant rooms and villas; one ran too dark.
- Service
- Royal welcomes, yet a cold checkout puzzled.
- Location
- A beautiful Arima setting amid nature.
- Food
- A special breakfast and nine-course dinner.
- Facilities
- Private onsen baths; one drain clogged badly.
- Nine-course dinner
- Private villa onsen
- Beautiful gardens
- Royal welcome
- Sauna
- Private parking
- Clogged bath drain
- Undisclosed dinner rule
- Cold checkout
- Far from the centre (12 km)
Best forCouplesOnsen tripsSpecial occasions
How it compares
Arimasansoh Goshobessho ranks #3 of 25 hotels Staylist lists in Kobe and #3 of 9 5-star hotels there. At about $1,368 a night it is 445% above the median for 5-star hotels in Kobe ($251). The closest listed alternative is Kamenoi Hotel Arima, 300 m away (score 6.5).
About the hotel
- Address
- 958 Arimacho, Kita Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, 651-1401, Japan
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2008
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 12.2 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Itami Airport (27.2 km) · Train Station: Arimaonsen Station (0.74 km) · Metro: Tanigami (13.49 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Kamenoi Hotel Arima300 m · 6.5 · $213
- Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano -Adult only-500 m · 8.2
Amenities
- Private parking
- Hot springs
- Golf course
- Skiing
- Horse riding
- Hiking
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- EV charging station
- Library
- Restaurant
- Taxi booking service
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Car charging facilities
- Valet parking
- Shuttle service
- Station drop-off
- Goshobessho Restaurant
- Fax/copying service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Arimasansoh Goshobessho?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at Arimasansoh Goshobessho?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Arimasansoh Goshobessho have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room.
- How far is Arimasansoh Goshobessho from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Itami Airport, about 27.2 km away.
- How far is Arimasansoh Goshobessho from the centre of Kobe?
- About 12.2 km.
- Is Arimasansoh Goshobessho suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.