Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui
8,9/10 Excellent - Based on 110 reviews
Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui is a small, traditionally built ryokan set beside a stream in the Arima Onsen area of Kobe. Housed in a wooden structure that retains classic Japanese proportions, the property offers a handful of rooms that open onto a planted garden; many rooms are styled with tatami flooring and futon bedding, and some provide direct garden views. The atmosphere is deliberately intimate and quiet, with limited public spaces and a focus on attentive, personal service typical of family-run inns.
The bathing facilities combine communal and private options: guests can use open-air and indoor baths that draw on the local thermal sources, and private baths are available for secluded soaks, making it a ryokan with private onsen in Arima, Hyōgo for travelers seeking privacy. Meals follow the regional kaiseki tradition, presented as multi-course seasonal menus and often served in-room or in a small private dining area; menus emphasize local seafood, vegetables and plating arranged to reflect seasonal change.
Conveniently placed within walking distance of Arima’s temples, museums and the hot-spring district, the ryokan serves as a quiet base for exploring the surrounding mountains and town. Practical amenities include on-site parking and property-wide internet access, and the house policy restricts stays to adults. Booking arrangements and specific room facilities vary by room type, so prospective guests should confirm availability of a private onsen or particular meal requests when reserving. This ryokan with onsen in Hyōgo suits visitors looking for a concise, traditional onsen experience rather than modern resort-style spa facilities.
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Review summary for: Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui
Positive Reviews
Attentive, welcoming staff
Multiple guests praised the staff for being warm, helpful and extremely attentive—accommodating special requests, assisting with luggage or station pick‑ups, offering excellent in‑room service and treating guests with personal care.
Outstanding kaiseki meals
The multi‑course dinner and traditional breakfasts were repeatedly described as exceptional: beautifully presented, flavorful, using local ingredients (Kobe beef, seafood), and often served in the room which enhanced the experience.
Authentic traditional ryokan experience
Guests appreciated the genuine Japanese atmosphere—tatami rooms, traditional furnishing, futon bedding service, and in‑room dining—calling it a highly authentic and memorable stay.
Relaxing onsen facilities and private feel
Reviewers enjoyed the hot springs (indoor and outdoor), noting clean, peaceful baths, the special local mineral waters (referred to as gold/silver), and that the small size of the inn often meant little sharing and sometimes private use of the onsen.
Beautiful, tranquil location and garden views
Many highlighted the property's setting—garden views, maple foliage, nearby stream/waterfall and overall serenity—creating a peaceful atmosphere ideal for relaxation.
Negative Reviews
Onsen limitations and scheduling
Several guests noted drawbacks: baths are small, only two onsen with gender swaps that limit access at certain times, some found the indoor onsen very hot, and there is no on‑site private bath for some room types (private baths can be arranged off‑site for a fee).
Futon comfort and sleeping arrangements
A number of reviewers found the futons firmer or less cushioned than expected; some guests unfamiliar with tatami/sleeping on the floor mentioned mobility or comfort concerns.
Small property and limited facilities
The inn’s small size means fewer facilities compared with larger hotels—limited onsen capacity, older furnishings in places, and fewer modern conveniences, which some guests felt was a trade‑off for the intimate atmosphere.
Access, parking and physical approach
Several guests reported practical issues: an uphill walk with heavy luggage, a narrow or tricky parking entrance, and corner‑situated baths that may be awkward for inexperienced drivers or those carrying baggage.
Occasional practical inconveniences (Wi‑Fi, amenities, wake‑up)
A minority of guests experienced weak Wi‑Fi, missing onsen amenities (e.g., lotion, hairdryer) or cold toilet/shower areas, and one reported being woken early by staff preparing the morning meal—these were isolated but noted by reviewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are traditional tatami-style with futons; standard and superior twin rooms sleep two (2 futons) and a triple room fits three (3 futons). Cots and extra beds are not available and children are not accepted.
The property offers a hot spring public bath, an open-air bath, and guest reports indicate private-use spring baths may be available on request. Note that guests with visible tattoos may be restricted from public bathing areas.
Some rooms have private bathrooms with spring water baths and private-use options are sometimes offered; availability varies by room type so please request this when booking. Confirm any private-onset use or reservations with the property in advance.
There is no regular hotel shuttle listed; the ryokan is about a 8–15 minute walk or a short taxi ride from Arima Onsen Station. For airports, taxis or public transport to Arima Onsen are the usual options.
Nearest airports are Itami (Osaka) and Kobe Airport at roughly 25–30 km, with Kansai International Airport about 80 km away; transfer time depends on traffic but expect around 30–60 minutes from the closer airports. Public transport via Kobe/Osaka connections to Arima Onsen is common.
Staff can assist in Japanese and there is English-speaking staff available to help international guests. If you have specific needs or requests, note them before arrival.
Check-in is generally from 15:00 to 18:00 and check-out from 08:00 to 11:00; the property requests you inform them of your arrival time. Entry is closed between 23:00 and 07:00 and quiet hours run from 21:00 to 09:00; guests must check in by 18:00 to be served dinner.
Meals are traditional multi-course Japanese (kaiseki) dinner and breakfast, often served in the room; special dietary requests can be accommodated if notified in advance. Rooms are authentic ryokan style with garden views in some units and private bathrooms.
The ryokan sits in Arima Onsen town close to Onsen-ji Temple, Myoken-ji Temple, the Arima Toys and Automata Museum and other local shrines and shops, all within a short walk. Mount Rokko and Rokko Garden Terrace are a short drive away for additional sightseeing.
Arima Onsen village has convenience shops and local souvenir stores within walking distance, but there is no on-site supermarket. Pets are not allowed at the property.