Gekkoen Korokan

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318 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe-shi, Arimacho, Kobe, Japan, 651-1401

Highlights

Located in heart of Kobe
Bath
Bar
Gift/souvenir shop
Coffee shop

Facilities

Free parking

Bar

Shuttle service

Large indoor bath

Open-air bath (non-mixed)

Bath

Shops

Karaoke

Room comfort and quality 4.5
Service 4.4
Access 4.3
Location 4.2
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Closest transportation

Arima Onsen Station is within 0.45 km

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4.2Excellent

Location rating score

Popular neighborhood
Parking
Lowest price includes
Popular landmarks
Kobe Oji Zoo
9.9 km
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
11.2 km
Kobe Kitano Museum (Ijinkan-gai)
11.6 km
Ikuta Shrine
12.2 km
Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street
12.4 km
Closest landmarks
Atagoyama
190 m
Misoshian Museum
220 m
Tosen Shrine
220 m
Gosho-sengen
240 m
Arima Onsen Gosho Sengen
240 m

Important information

Service4.4
Number of restaurants1
Location rating4.2
Closest airportOsaka International Airport (ITM)
Distance from airport17.5 km

Rooms available at Gekkoen Korokan

Royal Suite with Open-air Bath
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  • Room size: 123 m²
  • Mountain
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Japanese/Western-style Room with Open-air Bath *Refurbished room
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  • Room size: 31 m²
  • Mountain and Valley
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Japanese-style Room
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  • Room size: 31 m²
  • Mountain and River
  • 6 futons
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Japanese-style Room with Open-air Bath
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  • Room size: 22 m²
  • Mountain and River
  • 5 futons
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Standard Japanese-style Room (Korokan Wing)
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  • Room size: 22 m²
  • Mountain, River and Valley
  • 5 futons
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Japanese-style Room with Open-air Bath
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  • Room size: 31 m²
  • Mountain and River
  • 6 futons
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Japanese-style Room with Open-air Bath
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  • Room size: 19 m²
  • Mountain, River and Valley
  • 5 futons
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Japanese-style Room with Open-air Bath
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  • Room size: 19 m²
  • Mountain, River and Valley
  • 5 futons
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Single Room *No view
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  • Room size: 11 m²
  • Non-smoking
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Twin Room
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  • Room size: 21 m²
  • Mountain and River
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More about Gekkoen Korokan Exterior view

More about Gekkoen Korokan

Gekkoen Korokan has been selected in the top 250 hotels by the Kankokeizai News Company for 5 years straight (5 star hotel). The hotel has also been awarded the Silver Star certification as an “elderly guest friendly” hotel.
The hotel is located in the perfect location, with each guest room offering vast, picturesque views of Ochibayama as well as spectacular scenery viewable from throughout the hotel, including the lobby and baths. The hotel offers so many hot springs baths that you can enjoy trying out the many different varieties, and experience Arima’s hot spring water at the source to your hearts content!

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Amenities and facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces unavailable
  • Elevator for wheelchair unavailable
  • Gravel path at entrance unavailable
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired unavailable
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
  • Shared acccessible toilet
  • Sign-language support at reception unavailable
  • Slope at entrance unavailable
  • Wheelchair unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Go game
  • Karaoke
  • Mahjong
  • Shogi
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Japanese cuisine
Swimming & soaking
  • Bath
  • Large indoor bath
  • Open-air bath (non-mixed)
Services and conveniences
  • Gift/souvenir shop
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [indoor] unavailable
  • Car park [outdoor]
  • Shuttle service (reservation required)

Hot spring Information

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    50 persons
  • Opening hours
    09:00~00:00 and 06:00~08:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    50 persons
  • Opening hours
    09:00~00:00 and 06:00~08:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Open-air bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    5 persons
  • Opening hours
    09:00~00:00 (01/01~12/31)
  • View
    Mountain, River
Open-air bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    5 persons
  • Opening hours
    09:00~00:00 (01/01~12/31)
  • View
    Mountain, River

Location

318 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe-shi, Arimacho, Kobe, Japan, 651-1401

Excellent4.2

Location

Airports
  • Osaka International Airport (ITM)
    17.5 km
  • Kobe Airport (UKB)
    17.7 km
Public transportation
  • Arima Onsen Station
    450 m
  • Arimaguchi
    2.3 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Step Garden Miyaji Dental Clinic
    4.1 km
Shopping
  • KOBE-SANDA PREMIUM OUTLETS®
    8.7 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    370 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    540 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kobe Oji Zoo
    9.9 km
  • Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
    11.2 km
  • Kobe Kitano Museum (Ijinkan-gai)
    11.6 km
  • Ikuta Shrine
    12.2 km
  • Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street
    12.4 km
  • Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
    13.0 km
  • Meriken Park
    13.6 km
  • Kobe Port Tower
    13.6 km
  • Kobe Harborland
    14.3 km
  • Kobe Animal Kingdom
    15.8 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Atagoyama
    190 m
  • Misoshian Museum
    220 m
  • Tosen Shrine
    220 m
  • Gosho-sengen
    240 m
  • Arima Onsen Gosho Sengen
    240 m
  • Taiko No Yudono Kan
    250 m
  • Gokuraku-ji Temple
    250 m
  • Arima Hot Springs
    250 m
  • Kin no Yu hot spring
    260 m
  • Nenbutsuji Temple
    270 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Others

    For anything that's not mentioned on this page, please directly ask the property.

    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until12:00
    The property
    • Opened in 1995
    • Number of floors8
    • Number of rooms34
    • Number of restaurants1

    Property announcements

    Baths
    Forget all your troubles relaxing in a hot spring bath.
    This ryokan offers a luxurious bathing experience surrounded by views of nature.
    After bathing, take a rest in the post-bath salon.

    Hot Springs
    The springs at this ryokan feature reddish water from the ryokan's own spring source, a rarity even in Arima Onsen.
    The spring water type is slightly radiated with sodium and chloride elements.
    The baths can be used by guests at both Korokan and Yugetsusanso.

    Pickup Service
    Pickup via minibus is available from Arimaonsen Station and from bus stops in Arima.
    Contact the ryokan by phone after arriving (8:00-19:00)
    Tel.: 078-904-1737
    *Advance reservations for pickup are not available. Please contact the ryokan upon arriving in Arima.

    You can also enjoy the hot springs baths in Gekkoen Yugetsusanso!
    Guests with bookings of the dinner included plan must arrive at the hotel and check in by 18:00. Guests arriving later may not be served dinner, or their bookings may be canceled in which case a cancelation fee may be incurred.

    Reviews of Gekkoen Korokan from verified guests

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    4.4
    • Room comfort and quality score 4.5 out of 5 and is a high score in Kobe
      Room comfort and quality4.5
    • Service score 4.4 out of 5 and is a high score in Kobe
      Service4.4
    • Access score 4.3 out of 5 and is a high score in Kobe
      Access4.3
    • Location score 4.2 out of 5 and is a high score in Kobe
      Location4.2
    High score for Kobe

    Reviews are provided by verified guests of JAPANiCAN.com and Rurubu Travel, both trusted brands from JTB Corp.

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    1. 5.0

      N from Canada
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      One of the best Ryokans I've stayed in. Room was extremely clean and spacious, the Kobe beef sukiyaki was really delicious and every staff member we came across were very friendly. The property also had multiple indoor and outdoor onsens which were both fa

      Reviewed January 29, 2018
    2. 5.0

      Simon from Australia
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      The best stay at an onsen. A 150% recommended stay for an onsen with the best customer service provided, I had forgotten to take my bus tickets with me as I left them in the room, but with their quick and best service you could ever possibly imagine, they

      Reviewed February 10, 2017
    3. 4.5

      zenzen from United Kingdom
      Couple

      “Excellent”

      Great food and service

      Reviewed June 19, 2014
    4. 5.0

      Group
      Stayed 1 night in November 2020

      “よかった”

      授業員の方も親切で、部屋も広くて良かった。部屋食も快適でした。お世話になりました。

      Reviewed November 30, 2020
    5. 4.0

      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in March 2019

      “堪能しました!”

      部屋食は非常に美味しく布団も非常に寝やすかったです。 とてもいい思い出になりました!

      Reviewed March 05, 2019
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    This property is in high demand.