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Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsu Sanso
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Guests report that its natural setting in the heart of Arima Onsen is a highlight, along with the source-fed open-air bath and the opportunity to enjoy the onsen at the sister property. Some guests also report that the many stairs and level changes indoors make getting around physically demanding.
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Kids Facilities
Open-air and communal baths (onsen at the sister property)
Open-air and communal baths (onsen at the sister property)
Enjoy Arima's renowned sodium-chloride spring water at 100% purity in the source-fed open-air bath Tamahoko-no-Yu along the Takigawa River and the communal baths Kame-no-Yu and Tsuru-no-Yu. Crossing Gekko Bridge also gives guests access to the communal baths at the sister property, Korokan, with indoor baths, open-air baths, and a sauna.
- •Children under 7 can use either the men's or women's public bath.
- •The women's communal bath Kame-no-Yu at Yugetsu Sanso and the women's communal bath Ginpa-no-Yu at Korokan have baby beds.
- •Bathing hours are from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to midnight at Yugetsu Sanso, and from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. to midnight at Korokan.
Private-hire baths (sister property Korokan)
Private-hire baths (sister property Korokan)
Korokan has 3 private-hire baths: a hinoki bath, a wine bath, and a cave bath. Guests staying at Yugetsu Sanso may reserve and use them for private family bathing. The hinoki bath is wheelchair accessible.
- •The private-hire baths require reservations and cost JPY 4,400 including tax for 40 minutes per session.
Children's dining
Children's dining
Dining centers on a creative Japanese buffet. Although there is no dedicated children's menu, children can choose from a wide variety of dishes. The ryokan also offers a kids' meal-style boxed menu with Hamburg steak, crab cream croquettes, fried shrimp, Kobe beef kuwayaki, and other items.
- •Baby food can be warmed; please ask staff.
- •Individual ingredient changes cannot be made for buffet dishes, but allergy accommodations for the half-buffet main dishes can be arranged to the extent possible after consultation in advance. Because the dishes are prepared in the same kitchen, complete ingredient removal cannot be provided.
Baby and kids' item rentals
Baby and kids' item rentals
Humidifiers and air purifiers are available to borrow for use in guest rooms.
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- •Supplies are limited, so please let the ryokan know in advance if you would like one.
Overview
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsu Sanso is a pure Japanese-style ryokan with sukiya-style architecture at the foot of Mt. Ochiba in the Rokko mountain range. The ryokan is part of the Gekkoen group and is connected to its neighboring sister property, Gekkoen Korokan, by Gekko Bridge, allowing guests to enjoy the onsen at both properties. The onsen is Arima's renowned sodium-chloride spring water at 100% purity, with an open-air bath along the Takigawa River and 3 private-hire baths at the sister property for families to enjoy together. Japanese-style tatami rooms, in-room dining plans, and a kids' meal-style boxed menu are available, making it suitable for family onsen trips.
A pure Japanese-style ryokan with sukiya-style architecture at the foot of Mt. Ochiba in Arima Onsen, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo. As part of the Gekkoen group, it is surrounded by nature along the Takigawa River. The neighboring sister property, Gekkoen Korokan, is connected by Gekko Bridge, allowing guests to enjoy the onsen at both properties.
Onsen
The spring is a sodium-chloride spring at 100% purity, a rich salt spring from one of the few private hot-spring sources in Arima, of the renowned kinsen (iron-rich golden spring) type.kigawa River and the communal baths Kame-no-Yu and Tsuru-no-Yu. Gekkoen Korokan also has spacious communal baths, Kinpa-no-Yu and Ginpa-no-Yu, with indoor baths, open-air baths, and saunas. Bathing hours at Yugetsu Sanso are from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to midnight; at Korokan, they are from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. to midnight.
Private-hire baths
Gekkoen Korokan has 3 private-hire baths: a hinoki bath, a wine bath, and a cave bath. Guests staying at Yugetsu Sanso may also reserve and use them. Reservations are required, and each session is 40 minutes for JPY 4,400 including tax. The hinoki bath is wheelchair accessible. These baths are convenient when families want to bathe privately and comfortably together.
Rooms
The ryokan mainly offers Japanese-style tatami rooms with 8, 10, or 12 tatami mats, entrance areas, and enclosed veranda spaces in a pure Japanese-style building dating from the early Showa period. The VIP suite Kyokusuitei has a private open-air bath. Humidifiers and air purifiers are available to borrow in guest rooms.
Dining
Dinner is generally a creative Japanese buffet at the buffet restaurant Tsuki no Kura. The half-buffet style combines 2 specially selected main dishes, a beef dish and seasonal sashimi, with a buffet. About 50 kinds of dishes are offered each month, including local Hyogo vegetables, home-style dishes, and seasonal seafood and meat dishes. The live kitchen serves freshly prepared tempura and sushi. Colorful sweets and dishes popular with children are also available, allowing families to enjoy their meals comfortably together. Guests staying in the special-room category Kyokusuitei with an open-air bath are served a full kaiseki meal in their room, prepared with Kobe beef and seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.
Family facilities
Children under 7 may use either the men's or women's public bath. The women's communal bath Kame-no-Yu at Yugetsu Sanso and the women's communal bath Ginpa-no-Yu at Korokan have baby beds. For children, the ryokan offers a kids' meal-style boxed menu with Hamburg steak, crab cream croquettes, fried shrimp, Kobe beef kuwayaki, and other items. Staff can also warm baby food, and in-room dining and private dining-room plans are available. Checkout is at 12 p.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 318 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car toward Arima Onsen from the Nishinomiya-Kita Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway. About a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Station on the Kobe Electric Railway. Free shuttle service is available daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| trainNearest station | Arima Onsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 50 cars. Free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-78-904-0366 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Bank Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, ORICO, JTB, Takashimaya, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.gekkoen.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children use the public baths?
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Children under 7 can use either the men's or women's public bath.
Are baby beds available near the baths?
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Baby beds are available in the women's communal bath Kame-no-Yu at Yugetsu Sanso and the women's communal bath Ginpa-no-Yu at Korokan.
Can we reserve a private-hire bath for our family?
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Yes. Guests staying at Yugetsu Sanso can reserve and use the 3 private-hire baths at Korokan. Reservations are required, and each session is 40 minutes for JPY 4,400 including tax.
Are children's meals and baby food support available?
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A kids' meal-style boxed menu is available, with items including Hamburg steak, crab cream croquettes, fried shrimp, and Kobe beef kuwayaki. Staff can also warm baby food when requested.
How can we reach the ryokan?
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It is about a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Station on the Kobe Electric Railway. Free shuttle service is available daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is also about 10 minutes by car toward Arima Onsen from the Nishinomiya-Kita Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway.
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