Arima recuperation Onsen Ryokan

I went on a therapeutic stay at Arima Ryoyo Onsen, a historic natural hot spring in Kawasaki City. From my home, the nearest station is Saginuma Station on the Tokyu Line. It takes about 25 minutes to walk there, but since I had come to see the cherry blossoms in early spring, I wanted to walk along the cherry blossom-lined street again, so I headed there on foot. Check-in is from 3:00 PM, so I planned to have lunch at Hiiragi, a friendly Chinese restaurant near Arima Ryoyo Onsen, and started walking from the station. The route had quite a bit of elevation change; it was mostly downhill on the way there, and I thought I'd take the bus back as I continued walking. There was a LIFE supermarket nearby, and FamilyMart and Lawson convenience stores were also relatively close by. Since it takes about 25 minutes to walk from the station, the nearest public transportation is the bus. The bus stop is Naka-Arima, about a one-minute walk from the hot spring facility. I checked in after having a Chinese lunch at Hiiragi and a coffee at Nanairo Coffee Brewers. As other reviews mention, the building looks like a business hotel from the outside, but the interior and rooms are quite old. The room I stayed in had tatami mats, which seemed to have been replaced and felt nice, but I was bothered by the stains on the curtains, sliding doors, and cushions. Even though cleaning and laundry are done, I would appreciate it if the cushion covers, especially since they come into direct contact with the skin, were replaced. Also, the curtains aren't blackout curtains, so the room becomes too bright in the morning when the sun comes in. Although it's along a bus route, it's relatively quiet and doesn't feel very noisy. Free Wi-Fi is available. Now, regarding the hot springs themselves, to put it simply, for me, the water quality is excellent. During this hot spring treatment, the skin conditions I had been concerned about healed and my skin became smooth. Also, about two weeks after the hot spring treatment, my injured left elbow felt much better. The cold spring water, rich in iron and cloudy due to oxidation, is heated before being supplied. Bathing is available from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM. There are about 10 washing stations, but the bath is just the right size for three people. I also tried drinking the water, but it tasted metallic and unpleasant. Dinner is served to your room at 6:30 PM. The main dish that day was a whole simmered rockfish. There were plenty of other side dishes as well, and it was delicious and filling. Breakfast starts at 8:00 AM and is also very generous in portion size. The main dish was grilled grunt. It was a healthy Japanese meal centered around fish, and I didn't experience any indigestion. Check-out is at 11:00 AM, but since breakfast starts at 8:00 AM and the morning bath starts at 9:30 AM, the time between the two is inconvenient. It would be helpful if they could at least open the baths from 8:30 AM for overnight guests, but I suppose it's due to bathroom cleaning and maintenance. I had some errands to run in the morning, so I skipped the morning bath and checked out after 9:00 AM. I think it would be good to use the hot springs for a day trip, but the relaxation area after bathing seemed a bit small, so I didn't use it this time. I bathed three times in total, and the water quality was truly excellent, so I would like to use it again for a day trip if I have the opportunity. The bus ride back from Naka-Arima bus stop to Saginuma Station costs 220 yen, but it was good to take the bus because there's an uphill slope. However, the traditional hot spring therapy, as depicted in Thermae Romae, is truly wonderful!! But I realized that the water quality is also important.

We needed to bring our tall 4WD to MobiShow 2025, and while there were hotels around Big Sight, they all had height restrictions and we couldn't reserve parking spaces, so we searched around and found this one, a little further away. What? A hot spring? And the nearby contracted parking lot was flat and suitable for trucks, microbuses, and high-lift 4WDs! So we decided without hesitation. And, most importantly, the owner was incredibly kind! We called three other hotels before coming here, but they were all really cold, talking about our car situation and other issues (tears). Arima Onsen kindly explained the best time and route to get us there in time for the next day's delivery, and they were very friendly. As a hot spring with a long history, it seems to be frequented by locals, and the atmosphere is quite warm and cozy, coming in at night like a public bath and saying "good night" before leaving. My wife said that local high school girls had come in, and it seemed like she enjoyed chatting with the neighborhood ladies. The building isn't a luxury hotel, but it has a warm, Showa-era atmosphere! Our biggest regret is... the fish dish! I wanted to try that fish dish that was delivered to the room next door. It really was as described in the reviews. We didn't have time so we only stayed overnight, but if we have the chance next time, we'd definitely like to try that dish! It was a really warm and welcoming inn. There are restaurants and convenience stores nearby, so it wasn't inconvenient at all. I was completely unfamiliar with the area, but I was advised to leave just before the morning traffic jam, and I was able to get to Big Sight in just an hour.

This time, I only stopped by for a quick bath. It's about a 30-40 minute bus ride from Musashi-Kosugi Station to Saginuma Station, and Naka-Arima is about the same size as a public bath, and it costs 1,300 yen (as of October 19, 2025) with a towel included. Most hot springs in Kawasaki have slimy black water, but this one has a rare white-reddish-brown color. It's rich in iron, which is said to be good for joints and the nervous system. I heard it's drinkable, so I tried it, but... ( ﾟωﾟ) It smells like iron lol The water at the source is about 20°C, so the water coming out of the lion's mouth is rather cold. It's apparently heated to about 40°C. Everyone was filling their plastic bottles with water, but I wonder if they could drink it all? The hot spring warmed me from the inside out and was incredibly refreshing. They also offer overnight stays, so I'd like to try it if I have the chance.

My son suffers from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and we tried this spa treatment. We used a private room, had dinner included, and he bathed about three times. (Day trip, one day use) He had been suffering from severe dizziness and headaches, which prevented him from going to work for nearly a month, and he was recuperating at home. However, this was his first outing in a long time (other than doctor's appointments), and perhaps because he was feeling motivated, he didn't experience any headaches when he returned home that day. The next day, he said that after sleeping, he felt like he had reset and gone back to his old self, but from an outsider's perspective, he clearly had regained his energy. We were told that the changes would be noticeable after three days of treatment, so we plan to book a spa treatment plan for a later date.

I stayed there. The hot springs were excellent. They reminded me of Arima Onsen (Kinsen) in Hyogo Prefecture. They provide shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and even a hair dryer, so the facilities are adequate. It also seemed like the only people there were hot spring lovers or people looking for a cure, and the male guests were quiet. It didn't seem like the regulars were making up local rules. The food was delicious. They served sashimi and boiled fish, and I was very full. I heard that they stock fish caught off the coast of Yokosuka through the owner's connections. The rooms are cleaned, but stains on the cushion covers and in the hallways might bother some. However, the hot springs are open from 9:30 AM to 10 PM, so it's great value for hot spring lovers. The photo shows the mascot dog, Dankichi. He's very smart.