Guide to Facilities
Stay Plan
Reservation Form
Ryokan Staff
Sightseeing Guide
Child-friendly services
Support for Commemorative Day
Guide to Gift Shop
How to Take an Onsen Bath
Folklores in Arima
Annual Events in Arima
Cherry Blossoms Spots in Arima and Kobe
Autumn Tints Spots in Arima and Kobe
Access
Links
Ryuusenkaku Brochure
Diary
Photo Gallely
Japanese
Japanese
Welcome to the Ryuusenkaku
Rest and rejuvenate in the hospitality and warmth of Motoyu Ryuusenkaku. Translated in English as "Dragon Spring Inn and Spa," Motoyu Ryuusenkaku offers families an oasis from hectic daily life with all the comforts and charm of a traditional Japanese inn or "ryokan." Whether it's the therapeutic benefits of a mineral bath or the culinary delights of Japanese cuisine, you will find complete relaxation and satisfaction during your stay.
Sightseeing Guide
Let's Take a Family Trip!
Ryuusenkaku Brochure
Night View Spots in Kobe

Facilities
FacilitiesNestled in the lush hilltop of the Arima Onsen spa resort area, Ryuusenkaku affords a variety of amenities such as scenic outdoor mineral baths, indoor swimming pool, and recreational facilities for people of all ages. Conveniently located for sightseeing, Ryuusenkaku provides easy access to both downtown Kobe and Mount Rokko.

Flexible Dining
Flexible DiningGuests can choose a dinner plan suited to their particular tastes.
a) No meal plan
b) Breakfast only plan
c) Healthy Dinner Plan
d) Seasonal Kaiseki or Full-Course Dinner Plan
e) Tajima Beef Sukiyaki Dinner Plan
f) Tajima Beef Shabu-shabu Dinner Plan
g) Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Dinner Plan
h) Kobe Beef Shabu-shabu Dinner Plan

Child-friendly Inn
Child-friendly InnGuests with children will be pleased with the more than 1,200 illustrated books for younger children and the many leisure activities for families to pursue together. Baby beds are spread throughout the inn to give parents with infants freedom to enjoy themselves with their families.
Dinner and breakfast are served for your convenience in the privacy of your own room.

Items of Interest
Items of InterestRenowned for its therapeutic baths, the Arima spa resort area is one of the oldest and most prominent spas in Japan. First mentioned in Japan's oldest history book "Nihon Shoki," written in 720, the mineral baths of Arima were popular with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the feudal ruler who unified Japan in the 16th century. Today, these hot springs continue to be a favorite holiday destination with Japanese and overseas tourists alike.

Sightseeing Guide
Sightseeing GuideTo help overseas visitors fully enjoy their stay, we have introduced a sightseeing guide on our web site highlighting the interesting sightseeing spots in the charming resort town of Arima Onsen, Mount Rokko, and the greater Kobe area. This sightseeing guide provides a fascinating reference to the places of interest that have shaped Japanese history and culture along with the places for relaxation and enjoyment suitable for both couples and families alike. In compiling this guide, we hope that each moment spent at Arima Onsen be filled with new experiences and unforgettable memories.
Access and Links
Access and LinksThe Arima spa resort area is located in the northern part of Kobe and is easily accessible to the cities of Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka. In addition to the access guide and map of the Arima area, this web site contains links to web sites with useful travel information in English.

Guide to Himeji Central Park
Guide to World Cultural Heritage Site "Himeji Castle"
Sightseeing Spots in Connection with Hideyoshi
Kobe Airport and Sightseeing Spots in Kobe
Guide to Mt. Rokko Full of Flowers and Leaves
Hillside Sightseeing Spots in Nishinomiya
Seaside Sightseeing Spots in Nishinomiya
Guide for Families to Suma Aqualife Park
Guide for Families to Kobe Oji Zoo

Address:
"Motoyu Ryuusenkaku - Arima Onsen"
1663, Utsugidani, Arima-cho, Kita-ku,
Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-1401 Japan
Tel: 078-904-0901 Fax: 078-903-0099
E-mail address: ryuusen@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp
Experience the finest in Japanese hospitality complete with relaxing outdoor mineral baths and exquisite Japanese cuisine at Ryuusenkaku.
The Management
Motoyu Ryuusenkaku