Located close to Arima Onsen and Mount Rokko, Arima Kirari provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on-site and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs/mineral springs or the sauna. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Japanese cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Arimacho, a neighbourhood in Kobe, Arima Kirari is in the mountains. Arima Onsen and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rokko and Meriken Park. Enjoy an event or a match at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, and consider making time for Kidzania Koshien Theme Park—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Kobe travel guide
Located close to Mount Rokko, Arima Kirari provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on-site and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs/mineral springs or the sauna. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Japanese cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free bus station shuttle and hot springs on-site
Free newspapers, karaoke and a vending machine
Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 54 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
30-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and children's slippers
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arima Kirari on 3 Nov 2026 start from RM782, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Arima Kirari?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Arima Kirari?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Arima Kirari?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Arima Kirari located?
Located in Arimacho, this spa ryokan is steps from Arima Onsen and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mount Rokko. Kobe University and Meriken Park are also within 16 mi (25 km). Arima Onsen Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Arima Kirari Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The staff were incredibly friendly. We got the breakfast and dinner. Dinner was a very nice 8 course meal with local soda options as well. They also set up our beds while we were at dinner. The hotel private onsen has silver and gold pools with both skin and hair products for use.
The hotel room is cozy and the hot spring bath is good despite the fact that it was quite busy during the new year.
The dinner and breakfast are both good. The staff are also nice and helpful.
Room was clean but slightly outdated and not as big as we had thought it would be, especially for one shared with 5 adults and a baby. Staff were polite and were always quick to accommodate the baby.
This is the traditional Japanese onsen hotel
The breakfast was great
Many Japanese style food along breads, pasta , sausage
The onsen is awesome
Staff speaks English
They have shuttle pick up from jr station and they even drove us to bus station when we requested it
Enjoyed the onsens so much here. The restaurant service was great, food was great and the staff were so friendly with our little boy.(thank you for your patience and smile!) The Japanese style room was cozy and not humid at all. We were lucky that it snowed a few times during our stay. Waking up to a beautiful snowing view outside the window was amazing. Great experience.
Beautiful hotel… had breakfast included, which was very yummy. Hotel at the top of the hill z..quick walk to the town, but the walk back is a killer! There is a shuttle but it’s only drops. And picks up at the train station.
The hotel has a lot of public hot bath option, and also many spa menu they have, but I could not make reservation even tough after check in around 15:30. The spa and public baths are very popular for day time visitor so I recommend to make reservation ahead of time, if you want spa menu.
Dinner was wonderful full course Japanese Kaiseki.
I will be back with my family.
-The kaiseki dinner was excellent, offering a great selection and a private dining space.
-The breakfast buffet also had plenty of choices.
-I last visited a few years ago — the hot spring was outstanding back then, quiet and relaxing.
This time, it seems to have been renovated, and the number of guests has clearly increased.
-On a side note, there was an uncomfortable incident in the onsen area: a woman (who spoke English and appeared to be Chinese) was holding a mobile phone under her yukata, seemingly taking photos. It made me feel quite uneasy.
I noticed there were clear signs prohibiting cameras, so the rules were well communicated — it was simply a matter of someone not being self-disciplined.
I reported it afterward to the staff, who were ready to respond immediately, though I only approached them later. I appreciated their quick reaction and willingness to help.
-Perhaps having occasional staff patrols in the onsen area could help prevent such incidents in the future.
It is so big
Such a nice and traditional ryoukan
Linked with 太閣のゆうis such a big bonus point.
But let's say if I want less crowded, the hotel offer their own onsen for their guest at the basement floor.
The hotel well maintained and clean, both kaiseki dinner and breakfast was excellent. Onsen have 1st floor indoor ginsen & kinsen for hotel guests, 2nd indoor/3rd open air bath open for public. Staff very attentive and helpful especially for shuttle bus and helping me to get to the bus station and catching the correct bus.
When check in, they really patient to explain each floor amenities and dinner/breakfast location, also there's welcome drink lounge self serve. I'll definitely stay again on my next visit.
The hotel is located on a steep hill, it is better to call the hotel to pick you up at the station. We thought it’s very close from the bus station, so we walked to hotel with 4 luggages. It’s exhausting.
After we checked out, we asked for a ride to the bus station, and the driver dropped us off directly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Michael Thomas
16 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dinner was amazing. Breakfast was very Japanese,l as well. not western if wondering. Overall cool experience. Not walkable from the train station imo