Negiya Ryofukaku

My whole stay was amazing - the staff were attentive, the included breakfast was a lovely start to the day, the room was large (for Japan), and the views were spectacular. The library space, The Perch, was such an unexpected and beautiful space. It added to the wonderful experience I had at Negiya Ryofukaku. In fact, the hotel felt so serene, that I decided to spend a day relaxing inside. The private onsen was a lovely experience. Make sure you take a day trip to Mt Rokko - I discovered this by accident and it was one of the top 3 experiences of my holiday.

Top experience! Nice location actually not far away from train/bus station, if you don’t have huge luggage. Perfect heritage hotel with spring, better to show the traditional name “ 陵枫阁” in booking than the strange translated name. I really love the wonderful view in front of hotel. And every time when I came near to the steps, the staff will come out from inside and warmly welcome me, such some detail but really represent the top service and hosting attitudes. Dinner and breakfast were also such big surprise! Beyond my expectation, especially the dinner was above the level of some Michelin Omakase!!! Please keep this level and I will come back asap and more often, and tell the Chef I love the menu and ideas more than I can say. The spring is indeed relaxing place with great facilities and view of trees and mountains view, if it is not so crowded. Again love here and please keep the high level!

Absolutely everything! The staff that had welcomed us and accompanied us during our stay was helpful, friendly and gracious. The room was absolutely gorgeous with an extraordinary view of a lushious bamboo forest from the window and the private bath. This was possible due to the residence's prime lication on the mountain side. The private bath was such a magical expirience! Hot water of approximately 41°C in a bath of natural rocks out in the open and yet, completely private. The meals (breakfast and dinner) were abundant and delicious. They were Kaiseki dinners that taught us much about local and traditional cuisine. The meals were served by staff members wearing kimonos who explained how to best enjoy the meals. Every afternoon we were served green tea and mochi in the room which wad a delightful touch to the expirience. We reserved the private onsen in the hotel for 45 minutes and it was lovely. The location was also excellent. A mere 5 minute walk from the bus and metro stations and a veriaty of street food and memorabilia shops and hanmade products. The river that flows there made an excellent hiking route and at night we saw fireflies! It was the best place to celebrate our honeymoon! Even more magical than I imagined!

The staff here is amazing. They were very quick to communicate via WhatsApp, we had trouble finding the right transit options and they stayed with us on WhatsApp very actively to guide us through the directions. The room was spacious and very comfortable; we stayed in Japanese style room, I requested a separate mattress for my baby which was extra surcharge but they did great at accommodating all my requests: The onsen is very clean and relaxing. They provide with pajamas; indoor and outdoor slippers; they even provided us with a small toddler size pajamas and toothbrush which was very cute! They provide a shuttle to and from the arima onsen station, they were also able to accommodate any urgent requests such as pharmacy and medicine needs. We forgot our wedding rings at the room and as soon as we reached out to the hotel the next day after check out, the lady Izumi was quick to inform that they have kept the rings safely, they communicated very efficiently with out next hotel management and arranged for a delivery. We received our rings the next day: this was amazing and very efficient,

Wonderful onsen/spa/hotel. You feel like you are in an ‘80-s James Bond film (in the good sense of the word) mixed with Japanese style and some Italian Alpes feeling in autumn. Room was excellent, onsen as well. Arima Onsen town is not too much to do but why bother? Enjoy the spectacular view of the room, or a tea in the study room, or one of the many books to read, or - naturally - the fantastic 9 course dinner.