Located a 10-minute walk away from JR Kaminoyamaonsen Train Station, Arimakan features an outdoor hot spring bath with a view of the surrounding mountains. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, free of charge. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) seating area and an en suite bath and toilet. Rooms are also equipped with a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a Yukata robe. At Arimakan Ryokan, there are over 10 natural hot spring baths and sauna. Guests can enjoy the various interior designs while relaxing in the baths. Other facilities include drinks vending machines, a gift shop and karaoke at a surcharge. Japanese-style dishes containing local produces, such as Yamagata beef, are served in guest rooms for both breakfast and dinner. Dinner will be served at 18:00 and breakfast will be served at 7:00. Kaminoyama Castle is located within a 7-minute walk from the property. One of Japan’s most famous ski resorts, Zao Onsen Ski Resort is located within a 30-minute driving distance, while Wakimotojin Takizawaya is about a 25-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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4 futon beds
2 twin beds
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4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kaminoyama
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mallory
    United States of America United States of America
    This hotel was absolutely lovely. It was clean and spacious. It was more traditional than some of the previous places and that is exactly what we were looking for. After 2 weeks in Japan, we used this location for a rest day. The Hot Spring baths...
  • Lynette
    United States of America United States of America
    We enjoyed interacting with the staff. They were courteous and friendly. The private onsen as well as the public onsen we’re clean and helped alleviate the stresses of travel. The foods were delivered to our room. Excellent meals!!!
  • Gregory
    United States of America United States of America
    Really nice ganbanyoku - heated stone to lie on. Rooms very spacious, and had mattresses. Meals were delicious.

Area info

Amenities of Arimakan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Arimakan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. You will not be able to check in after 23:00.

To use the property's free shuttle from JR Kaminoyamaonsen Train Station, call the property directly. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Private hot spring baths are on a first-come, first served basis and reservations cannot be made.

Parking space is limited and is on a first-come, first served basis.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

FAQs about Arimakan

  • Yes, Arimakan is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Arimakan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Massage chair
    • Horseback riding
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath

  • Arimakan is 2.1 miles from the center of Kaminoyama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Arimakan on this page.

  • Guests staying at Arimakan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Asian

  • The prices at Arimakan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Arimakan include:

    • Family

  • Check-in at Arimakan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.