Arima Onsen [Hyogo Prefecture]
Nakanobo Zuien is an established luxury ryokan situated in a natural mountain setting of Arima Onsen, a popular hot spring resort with a history of 1,400 years. Arima Onsen is only 20-minute car ride from Kobe or 1-hour from Osaka. Once you step into the ryokan, you will forget the hustle and bustle of the big cities and will be able to enjoy a peaceful time in a tranquil atmosphere accompanied by the genuine hospitality of Nakanobo with a history over 150 years.
One of the pleasures of staying at Nakanobo Zuien is to soak in the two characteristic hot springs including Kinsen (gold hot spring) and Ginsen (silver hot spring), which are considered to have multiple health and beauty benefits. The hot springs can be fully enjoyed either in the large common baths, privately chartered baths, or even in some rooms.
In the evening, kaiseki cuisine will be served in your room or a private dining room. Enjoy your meal with local sake from Nada district, the famous sake producing region in nearby Kobe.
| Accommodation Type | Traditional Ryokan |
|---|---|
| Access | Approx. 2 hours 45 min. from Tokyo to Shin Kobe by bullet train and 25 minutes by taxi. Approx. 1 hour from Osaka by car Approx. 20 minutes from Kobe by highway bus, train or taxi. |
| Price Range * | Approx. 60,000 yen/person or above |
| Environment | Conveniently located in the heart of Arima Onsen hot spring town |
| Room | 50 guest rooms |
| Private Bath | All rooms are equipped with a shower, a private bath, or a private open-air bath 2 privately chartered baths (Indoor hot spring bath is for 4,400 yen/hr., open-air hot spring bath is free of charge) |
*Price per person, per night, for double occupancy with dinner and breakfast. Prices differ depending on room type and season. Please check when booking.
Basic Information
Dining
- Dinner and breakfast are served in your room or a dining room.
- Dinner is Kaiseki style with seasonal food.
- Menus with Kobe Beef are available with additional charge.
- There is also a private dining room, and Chef's room where the chef will prepare your food in front of you at the counter.
Bath
- 13 rooms have private hot spring baths.
- Shared indoor and outdoor baths are available.
- 1 privately chartered indoor hot spring bath (Kinsen) can be used for 4,400 yen/hr.
- 1 privately chartered open-air hot spring bath (Ginsen) is free of charge.
Others
- Guests must be 13 years old or above
- Check in from 14:00
- Check out 12:00
- Internet connection: Wi-Fi available
- English: OK
Room Type and Prices
There are various types of rooms available at Nakanobo Zuien. Please contact us for availability.
- VIP room with 10-tatami mat room, western style twin bedroom, living room, two open-air hot spring baths (Kinsen and Ginsen) (120sqm)
- "Maki" "Atago" room with 10.5-tatami mat room, western style twin bedroom, living room, two open-air hot spring baths (Kinsen and Ginsen) (99sqm)
- VIP room with 12-tatami mat room, western style twin bedroom, Japanese style tearoom, open-air hot spring bath (Ginsen) (138sqm)
- Japanese style modern deluxe room with twin beds, veranda, open-air hot spring bath (Kinsen) (56sqm)
- Japanese style room with 12-tatami mat, half open-air hot spring bath (Kinsen) (90sqm)
- Japanese style room with 10-tatami mat, half open-air hot spring bath (Ginsen) (65sqm)
- Western style room with twin bed, half open-air hot spring bath (Ginsen) (50sqm)
Hotel also offer other room types without private hot spring bath. We will be happy to suggest the most suitable options when you inquire.
Price differs depending on room type and seasonality, generally starting from 60,000 yen / person for double occupancy under standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check with us when booking.
Access
Transportation
From Tokyo
Tokyo station-[JR: Shinkansen: 2 hrs. 45 mins.] - Shin-Kobe station - [Kobe City Subway: Local: 8 mins.] - Tanigami station - [Kobe Dentetsu: Semi-express: 10 mins.] - Arimaguchi station [Kobe Dentetsu: Local: 5 mins.] - Arima Onsen station [5 mins. walk]- Nakanobo Zuien
From Osaka
Osaka station -[JR: Local: 20 mins.] - JR Sannomiya station - [Kobe City Subway: Local: 10 mins.] - Tanigami station - [Kobe Dentetsu: Semi-express : 10 mins.] - Arimaguchi station [Kobe Dentetsu: Local: 5 mins.] - Arima Onsen station [5 mins. walk]- Nakanobo Zuien
Recommended activities
Strolling around Arima Onsen town, Sightseeing in Kobe
