I think we should only have stayed 1-2 days, we had the same breakfast, it's fine but not too good for long term stays

The place, located near almost every shop. Had a great view

Stayed in August 2025

There was a smell in the room but I think it was from the tatami, and its not strong enough to bother me too much. It was a hassle to climb the stairs to the third storey, but I think it is to be expected in arima onsen area, where the whole place is hilly and takes some time to hike. The bathroom with a shower was on the ground floor which made us have to climb down for a shower, and there were some dead flies on the floor.

I loved the room, it really has Japanese vibes although it is still a western style room. We had a good view of the other houses and a shrine from our window! It also faces the sunset. I was concerned about the shared toilet but it turned out to be really clean and it is almost always empty anyway. The room was very clean and the facility has a water cooler on the ground floor. The staff was very polite and helpful. I loved that we got yukata (?) to wear, and we took it to wear back from the onsen. Very close to gin no yu!

Stayed in July 2025

If you're a light sleeper you'll want to bring earplugs as you can easily hear noises outside and from the other floors. I also found the bed mattress a little too indented from previous guests, but my preference has always been a firm mattress!

Very friendly and kind staff, and a super clean guesthouse! Even though the bathrooms are shared (sort of like a hostel) I never had any issues needing to use the washroom or shower.

Stayed in June 2025

The shared shower was on the first floor

The staff was lovely and very helpful, checkin staff spoke great english and a lot of information was available in english as well.

Stayed in June 2025

Excellent location and tasty breakfast!

Stayed in June 2025

Perfect location. Super clean and comfortable. I took the breakfast and it was wonderful. Hope to stay again.

Stayed in May 2025

This was our first rycon stay in Japan. The hospitality, food, and location to onsen surpassed all expectations. I plan to return. Highly recommend it!

Stayed in May 2025

Be prepared shared bathroom, shower and toilet. No wash facilities in the room. However, all very clean still.

Local Japanese breakfast is very nice- both in presentation and taste. Calming ambience in the breakfast room. Very neat room and clean throughout. Local onsens less than 5mins away.

Stayed in January 2025

Shame the bathrooms are shared but you know that when booking.

Modern design. Wood finish.

Stayed in November 2024

Don‘t expect Western Standards: 1 shared bathroom for the whole house and thin walls 😂

Typical Japanese house with a room with a Futon bed. Lovely Japanese breakfast! Location 5 min away from the Golden Bath!

Stayed in September 2024

There wasn’t any coffee in the room but an easy fix following a trip to 7-11!

Was a nice spot to spend a few nights in this hot spring town - is just a few moments to walk up to Kin No Yu, and a few minutes down to Gin No Yu. Check in was really straightforward, and all the staff in the hotel were so friendly and welcoming. The bath and shower were very nice, and never had trouble getting access to the shared facilities.

Stayed in April 2024

The soundproofing is not strong, people up and about past midnight woke me up quite easily.

Lovely breakfast, very comfy and friendly staff

Stayed in April 2024

Location far from bus station

Staff very nice cozy room Place quiet good for sleep

Stayed in February 2024

Toilet was one floor down, and showers on the ground floor. With the onsens in Arima being the main attraction, you might not need the shower, so that's actually a lesser problem.

It's right in the middle of Arima-onsen, with both Gin & Kin onsens nearby. The room we had was quite spacious. The breakfast was really good - Ryokan style.

Stayed in January 2024

Room is not soundproof. I was disturbed by other rowdy guests despite the warning given to all guests. I did not file a complaint.

Excellent.

Stayed in January 2024

No hot water at sinks; price vs value;

Great customer service; good breakfast; clean

Stayed in January 2024

Beware it is quite hard to get to the hotel if you have heavy luggages, lots of uphill roads and stairs.

Very helpful and friendly staffs. Room is well equipped with fridge, ipad-mini, TV etc. You'll be able experience the most calm and natural arima in the morning before tourists arrive.

Stayed in November 2023

Great traditional lodging with a very nice modern room in the middle of Arima Onsen. Small shops and restaurants at the doorstep. Super friendly staff giving great tips for the stay. Perfect japanese breakfast. If you walk from Arima Onsen station, it is a bit up the hill.

Stayed in November 2023

nothing

super clean

Stayed in February 2023

Extremely polite staff i was very touched. Thank you!

Stayed in February 2023

The water at the basins are not heated 🥲 Went during the winter so it was really cold. However, the baths had hot water.

Really clean. It is in the heart of Arimaonsen and hence is reachable to many places within a few minutes. The silver onsen is only one minute away! Staff ensured we had everything we needed. Extended one more night here because we were so comfortable.

Stayed in January 2023

Didn't use the shared bathroom as I went to the onsen (public baths) - can't rate that.

Cosy guest house in Arima, very interesting japanese breakfast, super friendly hosts! Loved the room and the bed!

Stayed in November 2022

Nothing. Didn't expect that it was Japanese dinner as we preferred Japanese dinner. Nevertheless it's a pleasant surprise. Note that there is no elevator and the rooms are from 2nd floor onwards.

Nice place to stay with helpful and friendly staff. The hotsprings are nearby by foot. Please remember to use a translator app or similar as it will help you to communicate with the staff since they mostly speak simple English.

Stayed in November 2022

You'll find them very friendly here, and seriously, the breakfast option is essential if you're a fan of traditional Japanese eating!

Stayed in May 2025