Tocen Goshoboh

Founded in 1191, Tocen Goshoboh is the oldest inn in Arima Onsen, with a rich history that spans over a millennium. This legendary hot spring has been beloved by historical figures such as the poet Fujiwara no Teika, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Ito Hirobumi, Yosano Akiko, and Junichiro Tanizaki.

The inn's hot springs feature kinsen (golden hot spring) water, flowing directly from the source. Each guest room offers a unique layout and design, ranging from premium suites with private onsen baths to standard rooms with views of a traditional karesansui (dry landscape) garden. Some rooms were even used by literary giants for their writing, offering fans a chance to connect with the past.

Dining at Tocen Goshoboh features the traditional "Yamaga Cuisine," which has been served to emperors and shoguns. The kaiseki meals, crafted to highlight the natural flavors of seasonal ingredients, include Kobe beef steaks, fresh seafood from Akashiura Port, and rice cultivated in Hyogo’s Mikata District. The breakfast menu also features local delicacies like tofu made from Tamba black beans and seaweed harvested off Sumauru Bay.