
Set in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only) is 9 km from Mt. Rokko and 21 km from Mount Maya. Popular points of interest around the property include Kinsengen and Kittebunka Museum. Guests can make use of massage services. Free shuttle service to and from Arima Onsen Station is available. An Asian breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine. Spa and wellness facilities including a hot spring bath and a sauna are at guests' disposal during their stay at the ryokan.
Superb
95 reviews

Superb
62 reviews

Located at the waterfront of Kobe Harborland, Hotel La Suite offers spacious rooms with ocean views and a spa bath. It features concierge service, a French restaurant and massage treatments. Free Wi-Fi/wired internet and free videos on demand are available in the rooms. This hotel was selected as one of Top 25 Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013. Luxurious rooms come with a large flat-screen TV, a DVD player and extra long beds. Bathrooms have a TV and a hot tub, some with sea views. Amenities include a bathrobe, a humidifier with aroma diffuser and Phytomer brand bath salt. Guests at La Suite Kobe can lounge on comfortable sofas on the rooftop terrace. The hotel offers laundry and baby-sitting services. Bicycle and laptop rentals are available, and a free internet-PC is provided at the lobby. Creative French cuisine is presented in a decor of soft carpeting and wide windows at restaurant Le Coeur, while cafe Grand Blue serves a wide range of drinks and light meals. Restaurant Kokoro offers contemporary Japanese cooking inspired on traditional dishes. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland is a 4-minute walk from Minato-Motomachi Station. It's only a 3-minute walk from Kobe Tower, and a 6-minute stroll from Meriken Park. Kobe Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Superb
371 reviews

Fabulous
250 reviews

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.
Superb
908 reviews

Featuring Japanese cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, set in the Arima Onsen district in Kobe, 900 metres from Stamp Museum, Okuno Hosomichi features free WiFi access in the guest room and free private parking on site. Arima Onsen Station on the Rokko Arima Ropeway is a 6-minute stroll away. Guests can relax and soak in the hot spring bath on site. Each room at this ryokan is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Slippers are provided for guests' comfort. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Guests can purchase beverages from the drinks vending machine on site. Massage services are offered at a charge. A sauna facility is featured at this accommodation. Mt. Rokko is 2.3 km from Okuno Hosomichi, while Mount Maya is 8 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 90 minutes away via walk, monorail and train.
Exceptional
106 reviews

Very Good
41 reviews

Featuring 2 gourmet restaurants, Kobe Kitano Hotel offers superb dining experiences and elegantly decorated guestrooms fitted with British interiors. JR Sannomiya Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 15-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Ash French restaurant serves exquisite dishes prepared with select ingredients. Dining Café Igrek offers European-style breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner courses. Each with unique décor and pastel colours, rooms come with a fridge, a telephone and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom features a bath tub and free toiletries. Hotel Kitano’s 24-hour front desk provides free luggage storage services. In-room or salon massages are available at an additional charge. Laundry services are also offered for a fee. Kazamidori no Yakata, one of the historic Western-style houses, is a 10-minute walk away.
Fabulous
203 reviews

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and spa centre, SPA TERRACE Shisui is located in Arima in the Hyogo Region, 25 km from Osaka. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy views of Mount Rokko. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms come with a shared bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hairdryer. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and sauna, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Kobe is 13 km from SPA TERRACE Shisui, while Sakai is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 18 km from the property.
Exceptional
2 reviews

Boasting 5 restaurants, a fitness centre with indoor/outdoor swimming pools and massage treatments, Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay offers modern accommodations right on Osaka Bay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Nakafuto Subway Station. Osaka/Umeda Station is a 25-minute ride away on the hotel’s free shuttle. The spacious air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and a safety deposit box. Each comes with city or bay views and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The en suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Concierge services and English newspapers are available, while dry cleaning and laundry services are also offered at the 24-hour front desk. A currency exchange machine is available in the lobby. International buffets can be enjoyed at The Café. Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is a 10-minute drive from Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. A chargeable airport limousine bus is available to and from Kansai International Airport, which is a 50-minute ride away.
Fabulous
1242 reviews

Fabulous
413 reviews

Featuring a classic European-style decor, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from JR Osaka Station and a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Umeda Subway Station. This hotel boasts 5 dining options including a Michelin starred French restaurant, as well as a large meeting room. Elegantly decorated, spacious rooms are all located on the 24th floor and above. Rooms feature a stunning view of varying heights. Guests staying in the Club rooms have access to the exclusive Club Lounge. JR Shin Osaka Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 3-minute train ride from JR Osaka Station. Lively Namba and Dotonbori area can be reached within a 7-minute subway ride.
Superb
427 reviews

Opened in March 2014 just a 5-minute walk from Higobashi Subway Station, Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka PREMIER has been listed in the Michelin Guide for 3 consecutive years. The hotel features chic guest rooms, free Wi-Fi and large public baths on the top floor. Free pick-up shuttles are offered from JR Osaka Station, a 7-minute drive away. Fitted with wooden flooring and a relaxing ambience, each room comes with modern facilities like flat-screen TV with video-on-demand programmes. (Paid TV programs will be discontinued as of January 15, 2024.) A fridge and an electric kettle with tea bags are also provided. The en suite bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Some rooms have no views because of frosted window glass. While staying at Osaka Premier Mitsui Garden Hotel, guests can request in-room massages and laundry services at an additional charge. Its 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage and concierge services. The on-site business centre can be used for a fee. The hotel is a 12-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Subway Station, which is a 10-minute ride away from JR Shin-osaka Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. The lively Namba and Dotombori areas can be reached within a 5-minute subway ride. Iconic Osaka Castle is a 5-minute subway ride via Watanabebashi Subway Station, a 4-minute walk from the property. A breakfast buffet can be enjoyed at the restaurant on the second floor at an additional charge.
Fabulous
3822 reviews

Only a 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Train Station, InterContinental Osaka is located at the Grand Front Osaka. This 5-star hotel boasts 5 dining options, a 24-hour fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available at the entire property and guests can enjoy refreshing massages during their luxurious stay. Umeda Station on the Midosuji Line is a 7-minute stroll from the hotel. Offering views of Osaka city from the 20th floor, Pierre restaurant serves exquisite contemporary French dishes. All Day Dining serves a buffet with various international dishes, drinks are available at Adee Bar and Lounge. Osaka InterContinental Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Osaka Castle and a 20-minute drive from Universal Studios Japan. Shin Osaka Station and Namba Station are both a 15-minute train ride away. Kansai International Airport is a 60-minute express train ride from JR Osaka Station.
Superb
504 reviews

Boasting stunning views of Osaka city, 4 dining options and a heated indoor pool, Conrad Osaka offers luxurious rooms in modern decor. Higobashi Station is just a 5-minute walk and JR Osaka Station is a 7-minute train ride away. Spacious guest rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and minibar. An en suite bathrooms has a bath, bathrobes and free toiletries. There are coffee machine and electric kettle for guests’ comfort. Featuring various spa and wellness facilities on site, the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and concierge service. Guests enjoy free access to a 24-hour fitness centre and indoor heated pool is available throughout the year. Atmos Dining serves a wide range of European and Asian fusion cuisine, while Japanese food can be enjoyed at KURA - Teppanyaki & Sushi. C:Grill provides freshly grilled seafood and guests can enjoy a variety of cocktails at the stylish 40 Sky Bar and Lounge. Billboard Live Osaka is a 10-minute walk from Conrad Osaka, while Osaka Castle is a 20-minute car ride away.
Superb
207 reviews

Fabulous
2608 reviews

Opened in February 2017, Hotel Cordia Osaka is just a minute's walk away from Higobashi Station. The property is also just a 5-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room has a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with shower facilities. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Nishi-Umeda Station is 4-minutes away on Yotsubashi Line and guests can take a 20-minute walk to JR Umeda Station. Glico Man Sign is 2.5 km from Hotel Cordia Osaka, while Osaka Castle is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 12 km from Hotel Cordia Osaka.
Fabulous
2008 reviews

Exceptional
293 reviews

Good
243 reviews






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Luxury or Boutique stay in Kobe, Japan: As you explore this vibrant city, you’ll find that its rich culture, stunning views, and delicious cuisine make it a perfect getaway for those seeking a luxury or boutique stay in Kobe, Japan.
Kobe Harborland: Stroll along the picturesque waterfront of Kobe Harborland, where shopping, dining, and entertainment blend seamlessly against the backdrop of spectacular harbor views.
Mount Rokko: Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mount Rokko for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding seas, especially stunning during sunset.
Kobe Beef: Indulge your taste buds by enjoying world-renowned Kobe beef at one of the many fine dining establishments, offering a unique culinary experience to savor during your visit.
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens: Escape into nature by exploring the serene Nunobiki Herb Gardens, featuring a diverse collection of herbs and flowers, as well as the chance to ride the scenic ropeway.
Kobe City Museum: Dive into the city's history at the Kobe City Museum, showcasing fascinating exhibits that tell the story of Kobe's maritime heritage and cultural connections.
Ikuta Shrine: Visit the tranquil Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest shrines, where you can immerse yourself in spiritual traditions amidst lush landscapes.
Meriken Park: Relax in Meriken Park, a beautiful waterfront space that offers artistic installations and a perfect spot to take in the stunning views of the iconic Kobe Port Tower.
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