Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
Nine hot springs, private onsen, and kaiseki dining in the Rokko Mountains
About this stay
Set in the verdant Rokko Mountains, Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan provides a serene escape focused on relaxation and traditional Japanese hospitality. The highlight here is undoubtedly the extensive hot spring facilities, with nine distinct baths to explore, including options for private onsen experiences. Evenings are a culinary journey with multi-course kaiseki meals featuring seasonal Japanese delicacies, a true feast for the senses. The ryokan offers a choice between classic Japanese rooms with tatami mats and futon bedding, or Western-style rooms for those who prefer traditional beds. All rooms are well-appointed with modern comforts, ensuring a restful stay.
- Ryokan
- Onsen
- Private onsen
- Kaiseki dining
- Tatami rooms
Our take
Nine hot spring baths, private onsen options and multi-course kaiseki dinners make Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan the ryokan I would book for a full onsen stay near Kobe. The choice between tatami rooms with futons and Western-style rooms with beds is useful for groups with different sleeping habits, and a sauna and massages complete the offer. The setting in the Rokko Mountains is calm, and 422 guests rate it 9.0.
- Book a room with a private onsen for an exclusive and intimate bathing experience.
- Take advantage of the massage services and sauna to enhance your relaxation.
- Savour the kaiseki dinner, it's a culinary highlight of your stay.
Why we love it
- Nine diverse hot-spring baths
- Private onsen options available
- Exquisite seasonal kaiseki meals
- Peaceful setting in the Rokko Mountains
Why guests love itArima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan is a five-star ryokan in the Rokko Mountains with nine hot spring baths, and for families I see the private onsen options as the key point, since bathing together is easier in a private bath. Guests choose between Japanese-style rooms with tatami and futons and Western-style rooms with beds. Dinner is a multi-course kaiseki meal, a sauna and massages are available, and 422 guests rate it 9.0.
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