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Kobe Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryusenkaku
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Rakuten Travel rating of 4.58 (674 reviews). Known as 'an in-room dining inn where even babies can enjoy themselves,' this Arima Onsen inn has its own gold-spring water and offers more than 50 kinds of child-focused services, including a year-round indoor heated pool, a kids' corner, picture book room and baby room, and private-hire open-air baths. Families praise the in-room Kobe beef dinners, the baby set meal (baby food) and children's set meal, and the family suites with their own onsen open-air bath.
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Kids Facilities
Indoor heated pool, open year-round
Indoor heated pool, open year-round
Beyond the gender-separated open-air baths is a temperature-controlled indoor heated pool (4m x 10m) available year-round. In summer there is also an outdoor 'Forest Pool.' Rental of swim rings, arm rings, kickboards and swimsuits is available, so you can enjoy it as many times as you like during your stay (guardian accompaniment required).
- •Indoor heated pool (4m x 10m), open year-round
- •Outdoor 'Forest Pool' in summer
- •Swim ring, kickboard and swimsuit rental available
Kids' Corner and Baby Room
Kids' Corner and Baby Room
The 1st floor of the lobby building has a kids' corner, picture book room, nursing room and game corner, and the 2nd floor has a baby room (open 24 hours) equipped with milk-preparation supplies, a microwave and a crib. Free rental of baby tableware and warming of baby food are also available, for peace of mind when traveling with a baby.
- •Kids' corner, picture book room and game corner
- •Baby room (milk-preparation supplies, crib, open 24 hours)
- •Baby tableware rental and baby food warming available
In-room dining with Kobe beef and baby set meals
In-room dining with Kobe beef and baby set meals
Dinner featuring local ingredients such as Kobe beef can be enjoyed at leisure in your room. There is also a baby food set meal, 'Baby Gozen' (early-to-mid stage / late stage), a children's set meal, and allergy-friendly a la carte dishes, so dining with a baby is worry-free.
- •In-room dining with local ingredients such as Kobe beef
- •Baby food set meal 'Baby Gozen' (early-to-mid / late stage)
- •Children's set meal and allergy-friendly a la carte dishes
In-house gold-spring open-air bath and private-hire open-air bath
In-house gold-spring open-air bath and private-hire open-air bath
You can enjoy the golden-colored spring water characteristic of Arima Onsen, which wells up on the property, in the gender-separated open-air baths or the private-hire open-air baths. There are also family suites with their own onsen open-air bath, so families can fully enjoy the gold-spring water in complete privacy.
- •In-house gold-spring, gender-separated open-air baths
- •Private-hire open-air bath with gold-spring water
- •Family suites with their own onsen open-air bath
Overview
Kobe Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryusenkaku is a hot spring inn with its own gold-colored spring water that has supported families with young children for more than 10 years under the concept of 'an in-room dining inn where even babies can enjoy themselves.' It offers more than 50 kinds of child-focused services, including a year-round indoor heated pool and a 'Forest Pool' open roughly May to September, a kids' corner, picture book room and game corner, a baby room stocked with milk-preparation supplies and a crib, and private-hire open-air baths. Dinner featuring dishes such as Kobe beef can be enjoyed at leisure in your room, with a well-rounded lineup of baby food set meals, children's set meals and allergy support. There are also family suites with their own onsen open-air bath, making this an ideal inn for a hot spring trip with a baby.
Kobe Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryusenkaku is a hot spring inn with its own gold-colored spring water, standing on a hilltop in Arima Onsen, surrounded by the mountains of Rokko, in Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Under the concept of 'an in-room dining inn where even babies can enjoy themselves,' it has supported families with young children for more than 10 years, and now offers more than 50 kinds of child-focused services.
A pool to enjoy year-round
Beyond the gender-separated open-air baths is a temperature-controlled indoor heated pool (4m x 10m) that can be used year-round. In summer, there is also an outdoor 'Forest Pool.' Rental of swim rings, arm rings, kickboards, swimsuits and bath towels is available, so you can enjoy the pool as many times as you like during your stay (guardian accompaniment required).
Extensive kids' and baby facilities
The 1st floor of the lobby building has a kids' corner, picture book room, nursing room and game corner, while the 2nd floor has a baby room (open 24 hours) equipped with milk-preparation supplies, a sink, a microwave and a crib. Free rental of baby tableware and warming of baby food are also available. Full-body baby soap, children's toothbrushes, gauze and diaper trash bags are provided, and the gift shop also carries diapers and underclothes.
In-room dining and kid-friendly meals
Dinner featuring local ingredients such as Kobe beef can be enjoyed at leisure in your room. There is also a baby food set meal, 'Baby Gozen' (early-to-mid stage / late stage), a children's set meal, and allergy-friendly a la carte dishes, so dining with a baby is worry-free.
Golden-spring onsen and guest rooms
You can enjoy the golden-colored spring water characteristic of Arima Onsen, which wells up on the property, in the gender-separated open-air baths or in the private-hire open-air baths. There are also four family suites with their own onsen open-air bath: 'Hyotan,' 'Sora,' 'En' and 'Hana.' All rooms are non-smoking. For children who have not yet started elementary school, meal and futon add-ons change the price. Yukata are available to borrow free of charge.
*This page is compiled from information on the official website, Rakuten Travel and other sources. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest information.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1663 Utsugidani, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes on foot from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station (a free shuttle runs to and from the Arima Onsen town area at check-in and check-out). About 30 minutes by car from central Kobe. |
| trainNearest station | Arima Onsen Station (Kobe Electric Railway) |
| local_parkingParking | 30 spaces on site. Free of charge; no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-78-904-0901 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, JACCS, CF, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://ryuusenkaku.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can babies and young children use the baths?
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The baths are well set up for small children. The property has gender-separated open-air baths and two private-hire open-air baths (note: the private-hire baths are not onsen water). Baby beds are placed in the changing areas of the communal bath, the open-air baths and the private-hire baths, and children's bath chairs and cribs are also provided. Four family suite rooms - 'Hyotan,' 'Sora,' 'En' and 'Hana' - even have their own onsen open-air bath in the room.
Is there a pool for kids?
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Yes. There's a temperature-controlled indoor heated pool (4m x 10m) that's open year-round, plus an outdoor 'Forest Pool' in summer. Part of the pool area is kept quite shallow for young children, and rental of swim rings, arm rings, kickboards and swimsuits is available. Children who are not yet toilet-trained are asked to wear swim diapers, which can be purchased at the inn's gift shop if needed. A guardian must accompany children in the pool.
What baby food and dining options are available?
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Dinner featuring local ingredients such as Kobe beef is served in your room. Baby food is offered as an unseasoned smooth puree for the early-to-mid stage and a lightly seasoned version with small chunks for the late stage, alongside a children's set meal and allergy-friendly a la carte dishes. Please let the inn know in advance if your child has a food allergy.
What baby equipment can I borrow?
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The inn offers free rental of baby baths, and also has chairs with trays, Bumbo seats, a children's toilet seat and a stroller available on request. The baby room (open 24 hours) is stocked with milk-preparation supplies, a sink, a microwave and a crib, and full-body baby soap is kept in the baths and rooms. All guest rooms also have an air purifier with a humidifying function.
How do I get there, and can I check out late?
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It's about a 10-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station (a free shuttle runs to and from the Arima Onsen town area at check-in and check-out), or about 30 minutes by car from central Kobe. There are 30 free on-site parking spaces with no reservation needed. Checkout can be extended until 11 a.m. for a fee of JPY 3,300 per hour for guests of elementary-school age or older, and JPY 2,200 per hour for preschool-age guests.
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