Tocen Goshoboh

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tablecloth, and sliding doors with a grid pattern.
Standard Room (特別室離れ庭&露天風呂付 「考槃居」) | View from room
A traditional Japanese-style building with a courtyard, stone walls, and wooden furniture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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858 Arima-onsen, Kobe, Hyogo-ken, 651-1401
  • Place, Arima Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kin no yu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tsuzumiga Falls
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪128 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese-Style Standard with No Shower Room,Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room with No Shower Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier Suit with Private Onsen Room, Shinraku501(Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Premier Suit with Private Sauna and Onsen Room, Shinraku502(Non Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Shower Room(Tenraku), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room (特別室離れ庭&露天風呂付 「考槃居」)

  • Garden view
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room with No Shower Room, Non Smoking(Chuyoh)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Japanese-Style Room “Tenraku”

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room "Chuyo"

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Japanese-Style Room “Chikyu”

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kobe

Located in Arimacho, Tocen Goshoboh is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Zuihoji Park and Tsuzumiga Falls. This 20-room, 4.5-star ryokan has a full-service spa along with free in-room WiFi and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Arima Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kin no yu - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arima Toy Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zuihoji Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tsuzumiga Falls - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Arima Onsen Station - 4 min walk
  • Kobe Arimaguchi Station - 5 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三ツ森本店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪汸臼庵 有馬温泉店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪メインダイニング 蘭 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪蕎麦土山人有馬店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪あり釜めし くつろぎ家 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tocen Goshoboh

Guests of Tocen Goshoboh enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Free valet and self parking are available, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury ryokan include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 45-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in down comforters. Other amenities include refrigerators, minibars, and free newspapers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 9:30 AM. There are hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 5:30 AM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,700 for adults and JPY 2,800 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 11,000; reservation required
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • Sanbo Kan
  • The Bar Poco D Ouro

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot spring
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 5:30 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 9:30 AM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1930
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to book in-room dinner (surcharge) must contact the property before arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 3700 for adults and JPY 2800 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 11000

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can hop on the airport shuttle (fees apply) or take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 5:30 AM.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Tocen
Tocen Goshoboh
Tocen Goshoboh Inn
Tocen Goshoboh Inn Kobe
Tocen Goshoboh Kobe
Tosen Goshobo Hotel Kobe
Tocen Goshoboh Kobe
Tocen Goshoboh Ryokan
Tocen Goshoboh Ryokan Kobe

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Tocen Goshoboh?

This ryokan is situated in Arimacho, just steps from Kin no yu, and within a 10-minute walk of Arima Onsen and Zuihoji Park. Tsuzumiga Falls is within a walking distance of 0.7 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Tocen Goshoboh?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tocen Goshoboh on Jul 12, 2026 start from $228, including 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.

Is there parking available at Tocen Goshoboh?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the ryokan. An electric car charging station, RV/bus/truck parking, and bicycle parkingare also available.

Is there a spa available at Tocen Goshoboh?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot springs.

Does Tocen Goshoboh have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as a hot spring, a restaurant, and in-room massages at this ryokan.

Does Tocen Goshoboh include a casino at the property?

No, Tocen Goshoboh doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tocen Goshoboh?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What do couples enjoy most about Tocen Goshoboh?

There are many amenities for couples at this ryokan, including in-room massages as well as a restaurant and a hot spring.

Are there hot tubs at Tocen Goshoboh?

No, but guests can enjoy a hot spring at this ryokan.

Does Tocen Goshoboh have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Tocen Goshoboh serves breakfast (local cuisine) for a surcharge each morning at Sanbo Kan.

Will Tocen Goshoboh allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tocen Goshoboh.

Are there connecting rooms at Tocen Goshoboh?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Tocen Goshoboh?

The closest major airport to Tocen Goshoboh is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 16.1 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kobe Airport (UKB), which is located 25.6 mi away (53-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tocen Goshoboh?

Yes, some guestrooms at this ryokan offer a balcony where guests can enjoy river and mountain views.

Tocen Goshoboh Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 866 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 866 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 866 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 866 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 866 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

YIN-FENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The foods was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay. Staff are all professional and friendly. Dinner and breakfast were great. Onsen was perfect on a snowy day. We'd love to come back some day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied……..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kwok Wei

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We had a great stay at Tocen! Great service at the hotel and it was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The food is excellently presented and extraordinary testy. The location is right next to the bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make our stay great. We even had a lovely visit to a nearby waterfall. Enjoyed the onsen. Highly recommend for the onsen, proximity to shopping and the amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NOBUYOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spa Dinner&breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ying-ter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing and friendly! The town had so much to offer for a mini trip away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a peaceful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very special experience we have had ever!! The Japanese cuisine were amazing. Very high quality dishes and service. Clean and kind service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yuk Kwan Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, good services, delicious dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chun Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the building and facilities. The environment around the hotel is truly amazing. Great place for a relaxing weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

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Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shaobo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love to be there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
its what you want
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old inn. Antiques in each of the rooms. Loved the ofuro and the chair massager in the room. Very helpful staff. Good English support. Very close to the shopping area of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

TUNG HOI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to reach location, a beautiful traditional Japanese style onsen hotel and excellent customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Koichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Japanese style traditional hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wen

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This is a great place to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

maricar

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Staff are friendly and helpful,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DANIEL HO NAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect What a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

CHENG KUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quiet hotel in a busy area. The most special thing is the golden hot spring, which has no sulfur smell. The food and service in the restaurant are especially good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chin To

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Satisfying breakfast and dinner and onsen, wonderful room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

SHIHKAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025