Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
Kobe, Japan
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About the property
Founded in the 12th century and beloved by Junichiro Tanizaki and other Japanese novelists, Tosen Goshobo is the oldest of the hot-spring inns at Arima. Standing beside the Taki River, it features outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional in-room meals and is a 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have traditional futon bedding and a minibar.
The 20 rooms at Arima Onsen Tosen Goshobo include tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Guests can relax at the seating area and enjoy the zen atmosphere with a cup of green tea. Bathing facilities are shared.
Right next to the Hankyu Highway Bus station, the ryokan is a 3-minute walk from the Arima Toys and Automata Museum. Zuihoji Park is 900 metres away. Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 30-minute train ride.
Breakfast is Japanese-style with black-bean tofu, and dinner features specialties such as Kobe beef, fresh fish from Akashi-Ura port.
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Location
Kobe, Japan
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Kobe, officially Kobe City , is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population of around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in the Kansai region, which makes up the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay. It is part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto. The Kobe city centre is located about 35 km (22 mi) west of Osaka and 70 km (43 mi) southwest of Kyoto.
As soon as you arrive in Kobe, you'll be struck by the city's unique blend of modernity and tradition. With its sleek skyscrapers, bustling shopping districts, and cutting-edge technology, Kobe is a city that's firmly rooted in the present. However, it's also a city that's proud of its past, and you'll find plenty of opportunities to explore its rich history and cultural heritage.
One of the highlights of any trip to Kobe is undoubtedly the city's famous Chinatown district. Known as Nankinmachi, this vibrant and colorful area is home to a huge range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Whether you're looking to sample some of the best Chinese food in Japan, or simply soak up the lively atmosphere of this bustling neighborhood, Nankinmachi is a must-visit destination.
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