Negiya Ryofukaku

9.0

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.0/10, based on 2,235 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Kinosaki onsen Tokitotoki	9.9/10	206
🥈 2nd	Nishimuraya Honkan	9.7/10	612
🥉 3rd	Tokiwa Bekkan	9.6/10	132
4th	Morizuya	9.5/10	1,192
5th	Kobayashiya -Kinosaki Onsen-	9.5/10	426
6th	Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only)	9.5/10	288
7th	Yuyado Sasakura	9.6/10	68
8th	Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama	9.4/10	4,134
9th	Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei	9.4/10	895
10th	城崎温泉旅館つばき乃 – Kinosaki Onsen Ryokan Tsubakino	9.4/10	601
11th	Kinosaki Onsen Hanakouji Saigetsu	9.4/10	377
12th	Arimasansoh Goshobessho	9.4/10	149
13th	Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo	9.3/10	2,055
14th	Mikuniya	9.3/10	616
15th	Arima Grand Hotel	9.3/10	589
16th	Okuno Hosomichi	9.3/10	266
17th	Amahara	9.3/10	166
18th	Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago	9.7/10	19
19th	Sensui	9.2/10	270
20th	Asagiriso	9.2/10	193
21st	Kinosaki Tenboen	9.3/10	36
22nd	Kobe Minato Onsen Ren	9.1/10	4,129
23rd	Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi	9.1/10	957
24th	Uminone	9.1/10	424
25th	Yumoto Ueyama	9.1/10	351
26th	Oyado Kotobuki, Yumura Onsen	9.1/10	270
27th	Migumiya Ryokan	9.1/10	155
28th	Negiya Ryofukaku Current ryokan	9.0/10	2,235
29th	Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso	9.0/10	989
30th	Onishiya Suishoen	9.0/10	752
31st	Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel	9.0/10	305
32nd	Kariya Ryokan Q	9.0/10	301
33rd	Ougiya Ryokan	9.0/10	204
34th	TSUCHIYA Kinosaki onsen	9.0/10	163
35th	EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel	9.0/10	156
36th	洗心和方 Senshin Waho	9.1/10	32
37th	Private Inn Bambee	9.1/10	29
38th	Kinzan	9.2/10	14
39th	Asanoya	9.1/10	19
40th	Hotel Wakamizu	8.9/10	405
41st	Hashinoya Bekkan Ransui	8.9/10	171
42nd	Tsutaya Ryokan	10.0/10	2
43rd	Base House Kinosaki お子様無料でサウナもアクティビティも楽しめる城崎温泉一棟貸し宿 One Group a Day Private Villa with free shuttle service, sauna and outdoor activities	9.9/10	2
44th	酒蔵宿西山鼓傳 -koden-	10.0/10	1
45th	Ginsuisou Choraku	8.8/10	1,242
46th	Hyoe Koyokaku	8.8/10	1,031
47th	Hotel Kinparo	8.8/10	524
48th	SPA TERRACE Shisui	8.8/10	470
49th	Awakan	8.8/10	250
50th	La Conte Arima, Arima Onsen	8.8/10	181
51st	Kamiobo	8.8/10	170
52nd	Yamatoya	8.8/10	106
53rd	Hitomaru Kadan	8.8/10	23
54th	Yumenoian Yuyake Koyake	8.7/10	15
55th	Yamasaki Ryokan Q Nakamonzenya	8.7/10	27
56th	Ako Onsen Shiosaikirara Shokichi	8.7/10	33
57th	Ichidaya	8.7/10	58
58th	Oyado Seri	8.7/10	74
59th	KAMENOI HOTEL Arima	8.7/10	174
60th	Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku	8.7/10	288
61st	Shinzan Kinosaki	8.7/10	308
62nd	Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori	8.7/10	1,137
63rd	Kairi	8.1/10	4
64th	Hanamandara	8.5/10	23
65th	Tsuruya Ryokan	8.6/10	125
66th	Arima Royal Hotel	8.6/10	132
67th	Donkairo	8.6/10	254
68th	Hotel Hanakoyado	8.5/10	40
69th	Yodoya	8.0/10	8
70th	Toyofuku	8.4/10	33
71st	Zuihōen Arima	8.5/10	248
72nd	Yumura Onsen MIDORIYA	8.4/10	43
73rd	Yumenoi	8.5/10	784
74th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinosaki	8.5/10	1,205
75th	Waseidō Zen	8.4/10	52
76th	Irori Houraku	8.4/10	54
77th	Wabi Sabi, ryokan en maison ancienne à Himeji	8.2/10	33
78th	Okukinosaki Seaside Hotel	8.0/10	21
79th	Koemon, auberge apaisante	8.2/10	273
80th	LiVEMAX RESORT Setouchi Sea Front	8.1/10	145
81st	Suizansou	8.1/10	214
82nd	Business Ryokan Akashiya Annex	7.9/10	55
83rd	The Gran Resort Princess Arima	7.6/10	27
84th	Takeyaso Ryokan	7.9/10	196
85th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Miyoshiya	7.9/10	631
86th	The Gran Resort Kinosaki	7.6/10	150
87th	Kadonobo Ryokan	7.4/10	109
88th	The Gran Resort Elegante Awajishima	7.4/10	316
89th	Yanagi-sō	6.2/10	529
90th	The Gran Resort Arima	4.0/10	166

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hot Spring Town Mountain Setting Forest Surroundings Garden Setting Autumn Scenery Public Onsen

Location

651-1401 Hyogo, Kobe, Kita-ku Arima-cho 1537-2, Japan

Staff 9,5/10

Facilities 9,0/10

Cleanliness 9,3/10

Comfort 9,3/10

Value for money 8,3/10

Location 9,0/10

Arima Onsen AccessAbout a 3-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Station, with a free station shuttle.

Kin no Yu BathsIn-house hot spring baths let guests enjoy Arima’s famous mineral-rich golden waters.

Nature-Set RotenburoOpen-air baths are surrounded by trees, creating a calm forest-like soaking atmosphere.

Traditional Room StylesOffers Japanese-style rooms, including options with private open-air baths.

Quiet Seasonal SettingSet among maple and cherry trees, giving the inn a peaceful seasonal feel.

Authentic Ryokan FeelReviews consistently praise the serene atmosphere, spacious rooms, and kind staff.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town setting is the main driver: arrive mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, eat kaiseki, walk Arima the next morning, then move on. A second night works only if you want a slower bath-and-town rhythm or a Mt. Rokko link.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night Arima Onsen stay or a quiet 2-night reset near Kobe/Osaka, not as a long sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Steep approachArima has hilly streets, and this ryokan sits in a quieter elevated area; rolling luggage can feel awkward.

Dinner cutoffDinner requires advance reservation and timely check-in, so late arrivals can weaken the ryokan experience.

Limited long-stay areaArima is charming but compact; many travelers will run out of nearby sightseeing after 1-2 nights.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main meal venue for monthly kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast.

Kutsurogiya (nearby)

nearby5-7 min walk

Popular Arima spot for clay pot rice and local specialties.

Elle Bon (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Casual restaurant cafe in Arima with French-style dining.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive at Arima Onsen Station or the Arima Onsen bus stop area and use the ryokan's shuttle or a short taxi ride if carrying luggage. If flying, Osaka International Airport (Itami) is usually the easiest airport for Arima Onsen access.

Arima Onsen Stationstation
90 m266-2 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japanabout 3–8 min on foot depending on route and slopeabout 2–5 min by taxi
Primary rail access point for the ryokan; best choice for most train arrivals, and the ryokan also advertises shuttle pickup from Arima station on request.
Arimaguchi Stationstation
2.7 kmKita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japannot practical on foot for most travelersabout 10–15 min by taxiusually a short onward train ride to Arima Onsen Station
Useful transfer station on the Shintetsu network; mainly relevant if your route requires a change before the final hop into Arima Onsen.
Shin-Kobe Stationstation
11 km1 Chome Kanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 30–45 min by taxi, traffic permittingabout 25–50 min by bus or rail connection, depending on service
Best major transfer hub for Shinkansen travelers; a strong option if you are coming from long-distance rail and want onward bus or rail access to Arima Onsen.
Arima Onsen Bus Stop / Bus Terminal Areabus
270 mArima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japanabout 5–10 min on foot depending on exact stop usedabout 2–5 min by taxi
Very useful for highway and regional bus arrivals, especially from Shin-Kobe, Sannomiya, or airport-linked routes; convenient if you prefer fewer train transfers.
Sannomiya Bus Terminal / Sannomiya Station Areabus
12 kmSannomiya, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japanabout 30–45 min by taxi, traffic permittingabout 30–50 min by direct or connecting bus/train options
Useful major city transfer point for travelers arriving from central Kobe, Osaka, or intercity bus networks; practical if you want simpler connections than local rail changes.
Osaka International Airport (Itami)airport
18 km3-555 Hotarugaike Nishimachi, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japanabout 30–45 min by taxi, traffic permittingabout 30–60 min depending on bus timing and connection pattern
Usually the most practical airport for Arima Onsen, especially for domestic arrivals; often preferable to Kansai Airport if you want the easiest airport-to-ryokan journey.
Kobe Airportairport
19 km1 Kobe Airport, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japanabout 35–50 min by taxi, traffic permittingoften about 60–90 min with bus or rail transfers
Reasonable secondary airport for domestic travelers, but usually less straightforward than Itami; best if flight timing or fare is better and you do not mind a transfer.
Kansai International Airportairport
41 km1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano, Osaka, Japanabout 75–110 min by taxi, traffic permittingoften about 90–150 min with bus or rail transfers
Useful mainly for international arrivals; practical, but much farther than Itami, so allow extra time and check current connection options locally.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Quiet hillside atmosphereThe ryokan sits in a greener, more secluded part of Arima Onsen, so it feels calmer than properties right in the middle of the shopping streets. That setting suits travelers who want a restful onsen retreat.
Open-air baths with a natural feelIts public baths are designed around trees and outdoor views, including a maple-facing bath and another bath reached by descending toward a more tucked-away area. The experience leans more toward nature immersion than polished luxury.
Private baths are availableIf you want more privacy, the ryokan offers reservable private baths, including one with a half-open-air style. This is a practical advantage for couples or guests who are less comfortable with large communal baths.
Characterful traditional roomsSeveral room types emphasize classic Japanese style, with tatami, engawa-style window-side space, garden or mountain views, and even some retro Showa character. It feels more distinctive than a standard modern hotel room.
Convenient for a Kansai side tripArima Onsen is easy to reach from Kobe, Osaka, and even Kyoto, making this ryokan a realistic one-night escape without a long transfer day. That makes it attractive if you want a traditional ryokan stay within a broader Kansai itinerary.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Lots of stairs and slopesThis property is not the best fit for travelers with mobility issues, because several rooms and one bath area involve stairs, and the site itself has ups and downs. The hillside charm comes with physical effort.
Many rooms lack a bathA number of room categories do not include a bath, so you will rely mainly on the communal onsen facilities. That can be disappointing if you expect a fully equipped private bathroom in your room.
Some in-room baths are not hot spring waterCertain rooms with open-air or semi-open-air baths clearly note that the bath is not onsen water. If booking a bath-equipped room matters to you, that detail is important and may affect value perception.
Not ideal for bright, modern-luxury tastesSome rooms lean intentionally retro or softly lit rather than sleek and contemporary. Travelers wanting a crisp, high-end luxury aesthetic may find the atmosphere charming but a bit dated.
Private-bath access is not fully guaranteedThe private baths are assigned in check-in order and only available in fixed time slots for an extra charge. If private bathing is central to your stay, that system adds some uncertainty.

Current position: 28th out of 90 ryokans in Hyogo.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
23rd	Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi	9.1/10	957
24th	Uminone	9.1/10	424
25th	Yumoto Ueyama	9.1/10	351
26th	Oyado Kotobuki, Yumura Onsen	9.1/10	270
27th	Migumiya Ryokan	9.1/10	155
28th	Negiya Ryofukaku Current ryokan	9.0/10	2,235
29th	Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso	9.0/10	989
30th	Onishiya Suishoen	9.0/10	752
31st	Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel	9.0/10	305
32nd	Kariya Ryokan Q	9.0/10	301
33rd	Ougiya Ryokan	9.0/10	204