858 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan
📞 078-904-0551
Tosen Goshobo in Arima Onsen stands as a living testament to Japan's bathing culture, operating continuously for over eight hundred years in a magnificent three-story wooden structure that embodies traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The ryokan's Japanese garden creates a peaceful haven where time seems to stand still, while the special "Shio-yu Onsen" (tide bath hot spring) offers a unique bathing experience in brown-colored "gold spring" waters. The annex provides private-use baths with fresh hot spring water, allowing guests to enjoy the therapeutic benefits in complete privacy while surrounded by centuries of history.
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One hour 5 minutes by bus from Kansai International Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal, then 30 minutes by bus to Arima Onsen and 2-min shuttle bus ride (or 5 minutes on foot) from there
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