Arimasansoh Goshobessho - A Tattoo-Friendly Hot Spring in Arima Onsen, Hyogo

Nestled among ancient maple and cedar forests in one of Japan's oldest hot spring towns, Arimasansoh Goshobessho (有馬山叢 御所別墅) offers a sanctuary where traditional Japanese bathing culture meets modern luxury. This exclusive ryokan began as a 17th-century temple before transforming during the Meiji era into one of Japan's first accommodations welcoming international travelers—a pioneering spirit that continues today in its approach to hospitality.

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For tattooed travelers seeking an authentic onsen experience without worry, Arimasansoh Goshobessho provides the perfect solution: a private, therapeutic escape where you can soak in Arima's legendary healing waters while enjoying complete privacy and exceptional service.

• Historic Legacy: Experience a former Edo-period temple transformed into a luxury retreat with over 400 years of history
• Complete Privacy: Each suite includes a private onsen bath filled with genuine Arima hot spring water
• Dual Therapeutic Springs: Benefit from both "kinsen" (golden) and "ginsen" (silver) waters with distinct healing properties
• Artistic Luxury: Exclusive villa designs by renowned artist Hirosuke Watanuki featuring custom artwork and innovative architecture
• Forest Immersion: Secluded location surrounded by maple and cedar forests while remaining accessible to Arima's cultural attractions

In the privacy of your suite, you'll discover the dual therapeutic benefits of Arima's famed waters. The iron-rich "kinsen" baths—distinctively rust-colored—are prized for skin beautification and rejuvenation, while the clear "ginsen" baths contain radium and carbonate minerals that relieve joint pain and muscle tension.

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Unlike public onsens where tattooed visitors might feel self-conscious, here you can fully relax and immerse yourself in these healing waters at your own pace. The minimalist wooden bath surroundings, often with panoramic forest views, create a meditative atmosphere where you can enjoy an authentic Japanese bathing ritual on your own terms—tattoos fully displayed without concern.

✈️ Kobe Airport → 🚌 70-minute bus to Arima Onsen Station → 🚙 Free ryokan shuttle (advance booking required)  

✈️ Osaka (Itami) Airport → 🚌 30-minute bus to Arima Onsen Station → 🚙 Free ryokan shuttle  

🚆 Shin-Kobe Station → 🚂 Kobe Electric Railway to Arima Onsen Station → 🚙 Free ryokan shuttle  

🚗 Self-driving → Limited parking available (reservation required) → GPS coordinates: 34.797°N, 135.249°E

Advance reservations are essential due to the limited number of suites and high demand for this exclusive property, especially during autumn foliage season when the surrounding landscape transforms into vibrant red and gold.

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🌐 Website: Official Homepage  

📞 Phone: +81 78-904-0554  

📍 Address: 958 Arimachō, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401, Japan