Negiya Ryofukaku

A maple-garden inn whose reservable semi-open-air bath runs on Arima's gold spring. Its room baths are not onsen, so the listing rests on the reservable bath alone.

The details

Area

Arima Onsen, Hyogo

Private bath

Reservable private bath — A maple-garden inn whose reservable semi-open-air bath runs on Arima's gold spring. Its room baths are not onsen, so the listing rests on the reservable bath alone.

Spring water

gold spring (kinsen)

Private-bath hire

¥3,300 / 45 min

Price guide

From ~$201 per night (checked on Klook, Nov 2026)

Access

About 30 min from Kobe / 1 h from Osaka

Day-trip bathing

Overnight stay only

One of Japan's oldest spring towns, folded into the hills behind Kobe, famous for golden water that runs rust-red with iron. The private bath works like this: you book it, it's yours. Door closed, steam up, nobody else's schedule anywhere near you. Take the late slot — night air on wet skin is the whole point.

Private-bath and water facts were checked against the property's official site and Japanese booking pages in November 2026. Room plans change — confirm the private bath is included in the plan you book.