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Kamiobo

3.0 star property
This peaceful ryokan near Arima Onsen combines natural relaxation with family-friendly amenities - mineral hot springs, garden views, and a playground for kids.

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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a rock garden with large boulders and greenery. - Kamiobo (Kobe)
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden fence, a steam vent, and a stone basin. - Kamiobo (Kobe)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and sliding doors. - Kamiobo (Kobe)
A tatami room with a low table and chairs, a shoji screen, and a traditional Japanese-style room. - Kamiobo (Kobe)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a leather chair, a glass table, and a view of a garden with trees and a pond. - Kamiobo (Kobe)
Kamiobo welcomes travelers seeking relaxation and convenience. Enjoy the indoor mineral hot spring after exploring, unwind in tranquil gardens, and appreciate skilled massage services, reliable in-room WiFi, and hearty breakfast options.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

View all photos for Main Building Standard ROH Japanese-Style Room

A multi-story building with a wooden facade, a visible entrance, and a sign with Japanese characters.

Main Building Standard ROH Japanese-Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, sliding doors, and a large window with curtains.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Quadruple Room

A tatami room with a low table and chairs, a shoji screen, and a traditional Japanese-style room.

Traditional Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Traditional Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Traditional Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Arimacho, a neighborhood in Kobe, Kamiobo is in the mountains. Arima Onsen and Port of Kobe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Kidzania Koshien Theme Park and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hanshin Koshien Stadium or Glion Arena Kobe. Visit our Kobe travel guide
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1175 Arimacho Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken, 651-1401

What's nearby

  • A waterfall surrounded by large rocks, a red bridge, and stone steps leading up to the bridge.
    Arima Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kin no yu
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arima Toy Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tosen Shrine
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hosenji Temple
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kobe Arimaguchi Station
    5 min drive
  • Arima Onsen Station
    5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • 三ツ森本店
    3 min walk
  • 汸臼庵 有馬温泉店
    3 min walk
  • メインダイニング 蘭
    5 min walk
  • 蕎麦土山人有馬店
    2 min walk
  • あり釜めし くつろぎ家
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 750 for children

Things to do

  • Hot spring
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 109 ºF
  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 750 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Kamiobo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kamiobo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Kamiobo?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kamiobo located?

Located in Arimacho, this ryokan is steps from Kin no yu and Arima Onsen. Arima Toy Museum and Tosen Shrine are just steps away. Arima Onsen Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Kamiobo Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accomodations and bathing area are a bit worn, but this is reflected with the price. The service is exceptional however, and I really enjoyed the onsen. Onsen is tattoo friendly which I needed. There is a smoking area within the building. It was a nice, traditional experience; the breakfast was particularly interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this ryokan as it was the most price friendly. The owners were super friendly and helpful, even though we had to talk through google translate as my japanese wasnt good enough. As others mentioned the stairs down to the hot springs (ast least for the female side) felt a bit dungeon-y. But the hot springs were amazing. The room was a bit older and you could tell there was some normal wear and tear from over the years but if i would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit grim I'm afraid, very worn, it really is time that it had an upgrade of some sort - everything about it was shabby and worn down. I'm sorry to say that but it wouldn't be fair on others if I didn't. Clean but that's about the best I can say. There is no 'spa' and no 'massage' as advertised which I established before arrival, the public bath is pretty grim. My room door didn't lock, it did from the inside but not the outside - they must know, I wasn't bothered as I consider Japan very safe and I had nothing to take. Room basic, futon and duvet, very comfortable and lovely fluffy duvet. No shower - it may be that you are expected to use the one in the public bath' but it was a hand held hose so impossible to wash my hair and hold the hose. No kettle but a flask with hot water for the powered green tea. First time I've had no kettle (first time I've had no shower!) Very central, so perfect for exploring the area - it was only one night so it was ok, I wouldn't have been happy had it been any longer. The area shuts down at 5.30 which was a bit of a surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan does not do food of any kind. Inaccurate description on expedia. It is close to everything in the area.. Yukatas provided are quite small. Onsen is small but adequate. Bit wear and tear but expected for old building. Staff where polite and helpful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Takahisa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

古い浴場だが良質な泉質

温泉は大人4人ギリギリくらいのサイズでしたが、幸い夜風呂/朝風呂とも1人で入れました。かなり熱かったですが泉質の良さを体感できました。温泉街の真ん中にある好立地にも関わらず和室でも終日静かで落ち着いて過ごせました。イメージ通りの旅館の朝食でも楽しめました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chi-Hsien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
親切的服務，體驗日式風情
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
素晴らしい温泉。ゲストが多くはないのか、出会うこともなく、静か。アクセスも最高
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Ryokan

We loved this ryokan. It was beautiful, well-located, and had its own onsen. Also there’s excellent hiking nearby. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan is not fancy or modern but was perfect for what we needed. We wanted a traditional experience and a few days away from the sounds of Tokyo. Kamiobo is located in the neighbourhood of Aroma Onsen, a quiet village just outside of Kobe. Kamiobo felt like we were staying at a B&B. It was comfortable, unique and traditional. We used the Onsen every morning and night and they had no issues with our tattoos! Each morning we drank our tea in our sunroom which was a nice way to start the day. Sleeping on the floor was quite the experience but this stay will definitely help define our trip to Japan. Only negative is that Aroma Onsen is a bit of a sleepy town, restaurants close early and there are limited food and drink options after 8pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
大浴場は良い．部屋がバス付きでないことは最悪．手洗いのお湯も出なかった（個別加熱方式で，従業員がスイッチを入れ忘れていた）．部屋からの眺望も良くない．
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

素敵な時間をありがとうございます

仲居さんがおしゃべりなおばさんな感じを受けましたが、他はとてもよかったです。お風呂も気持ちよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

SHIH-YA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

超棒

比較古色古香，榻榻米的房間住起來超舒適，住得很舒適哦！
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
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8/10 Good

rie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

喧騒を離れて一人で過ごすにはうってつけかも

両親の供養の巡礼途中で宿泊しました。有馬は道幅が狭く、複雑で、散々迷ってようやくたどり着きました。少し古めかしいお宿でしたが、お部屋は広く清潔で、くつろげました。お風呂は、源泉に一番近く、濃厚で、一日中歩き回った疲れがすぐとれました。二日間冬日のような寒さでしたが、冷え性を忘れるくらい身体が芯から温まって快適に過ごすことができました。朝食も美味しかったです。お世話をしてくださったおばちゃんがとても親切で親しみやすかったです。 方向音痴で散々道に迷って到着が遅くなってしまい、迎えに来てくださった方をずいぶん待たせてしまい、ご迷惑をかけてしまいました。ごめんなさい。
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay.

Pleasant stay at a traditional Onsen. The baths were very relaxing and room was clean. Only issue was lack of any meal service.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tsz Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

房間很好，不過要對溫泉有心理準備

房間很好，但溫泉房是一間密室，而且感覺很舊，而牆壁因被礦物黏附，感覺好像不大舒服。不過金泉泉水真的很好。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋았습니다.

정말 좋았습니다. 체크인시간보다 조금 늦었는데도 친절하게 대해주셔서 정말 감사했습니다. 방은 깔끔하고 단정한 느낌이었습니다. 온천은 제공된 이미지와 같습니다. 작지만 물이 좋습니다. 조금 불편했던 점은 역과의 거리가 조금 멀었고 일본 가옥 자체가 우풍이 있어 잘때 좀 추웠습니다. 하지만 전체적으로 매우 만족스럽습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected

For the price I expected there to be some food. I was surprised to find there was none and was disappointed with Expedia's description. Most of the overnight guests eat in their hotels and ryokans, so finding a meal is difficult. The bath water was excellent--but that is shared by all the lodges. The bathroom, on the other hand, down cold concrete steps, was simply a bare, tiled room with two tubs. The price is probably common to the area since it is so famous, but compared to all the other places I've stayed at in Japan, I did not think the value was there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

오래된 멋진 료칸

따뜻하고 좋은 료칸. 지난번에 아리마온천에 갔을땐 숙소가 셔틀로 움직여야해서 좀 불편했으나, 이 료칸은 걸어서 갈수있어 좋음. 주인장도 친절하고 욕탕은 많이 작고 아담하지만 물이 뜨끈뜨끈 아주 뜨거워서 찬물을 한참 틀어 식힌 뒤 들어감. 단점은 밤 11시가 되면 문을 잠근다는 점과 같은 시각에 온천도 중단하는 점. 나머지는 다 괜찮았음.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Kihyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Ryokan!

한적하고 조용해서 좋았습니다. 일본 전통 료칸을 저렴하게 느낄 수 있어서 좋았습니다. 투숙객이 많았으면 자체 온천탕을 즐길 수 있었겠으나 저 혼자뿐인 관계로 그것까지는 못했습니다. 민박 같은, 수수한 정이 느껴지는 료칸이었습니다. 추천합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ロケーションがいいです

とても便利で有馬温泉を存分楽しめます。 小さい館だが部屋はとても広いです。 周りも静かで居心地良い場所です。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ZHE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience in Japan

Good location, nice and big room. The bath is wonderful and all staffs are friendly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot spring very good
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

오래된 료칸

너무 친절하고 조식도정갈하고 대체적으로 좋았는데 시설이 오래되었음 특히 객실 화장실이 충격적..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tsan mei may

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

完美

早歺豐富
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

不錯選擇

服務周到,環境舒適, 價錢合理