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Overall: ★★★★★ 9.2/10 on Agoda (3,776 reviews)
Staff: 9.7 | Cleanliness: 9.6 | Facilities/service: 9.5 | Room comfort: 9.3 | Location: 8.7
Best for: Travelers who want to try both of Arima’s water types in a private, reservable bath without paying for an in-room luxury setup.
Not ideal for: Anyone who needs written tattoo-policy confirmation before booking, since this isn’t published for the rental baths.
Typical price range: Mid-range, per-person half-board pricing — one of the better value-for-score ratios in this comparison.
Taketoritei Maruyama posts some of the strongest guest scores of any ryokan in this guide — 9.2/10 across 3,776 reviews, with a 9.7 staff score and 9.6 for cleanliness. Its signature feature is practical rather than luxurious: free, reservable private open-air baths that give you access to both of Arima’s mineral waters, kinsen (gold) and ginsen (silver), without the price jump of an in-room bath.
This review pulls together the English-language quick facts and guest review trends we researched for our Snow and Onsen Day Trip from Osaka guide, and goes deeper on what to expect if you book this specific property.
Key hotel facts
Photo via Agoda
Photo via Agoda
- Free, reservable private open-air baths with access to both kinsen (gold) and ginsen (silver) water
- Roughly 29–30 rooms total — a smaller-scale property than some area resorts
- “English OK” per one third-party listing; not confirmed on the official site
- At least one guest review mentions an in-room bath, which may be room-category-specific (unresolved)
- Half-board pricing: dinner and breakfast included per person
Location and access
The ryokan sits in the Arima Onsen area with a location subscore of 8.7 — solid, if not the single closest option to the station. Guests consistently describe the property and grounds as calm and well-maintained, consistent with the 9.6 cleanliness score.
This is a roughly 29–30-room property, smaller than some of the area’s larger resort-style ryokan, which tracks with the consistently high staff and service scores — a smaller guest count generally means more attentive service per guest.
Room, bath, and what it’s actually like
There is no in-room bath included as standard, but the free, reservable private open-air baths are the property’s main draw, and they’re reservable for a set time slot after check-in rather than available 24 hours — book your slot as early as possible once you arrive.
One point worth flagging honestly: at least one Agoda guest review specifically mentions an in-room onsen bath ("お部屋風吩"), which appears to contradict the property’s general description of baths as reservable rather than in-room. We could not resolve this conflict during research — it’s possible a specific room category includes an in-room bath that isn’t part of the standard description. If an in-room bath is the reason you’re booking here, confirm the exact room type and its bath setup directly with the ryokan before paying.
English support and booking platform availability
One third-party listing notes "English OK," but this isn’t confirmed on the official site. Given the strong staff-service score (9.7), day-to-day service is likely to go smoothly even if formal English fluency isn’t guaranteed — but confirm in advance if you have specific needs beyond basic check-in.
Breakfast, dinner, and dietary options
Dinner and breakfast are included in the standard per-person half-board rate. Specific dietary-accommodation details were not confirmed during research.
Luggage and practical notes
- No specific luggage-storage policy was confirmed — ask at check-in if you need early drop-off or late pickup.
- Because the private baths are reservable rather than in-room, plan to reserve your slot as soon as you check in, especially on busy weekends.
What previous guests say (the real reviews, not the marketing copy)
The quotes below are a summary of review trends from Agoda guest reviews and may not reflect the current situation.
"The private baths were wonderful — we got to try both the gold and silver water on the same trip, which we didn’t expect to be able to do for free." / "Staff were incredibly attentive from check-in to check-out. One of the best-run ryokan we stayed at in Japan."
- Tattoo policy for the private rental baths isn’t published, and at least one guest review mentions an in-room bath that conflicts with the property’s general reservable-bath description.
- Contact the ryokan directly before booking if either tattoo policy or a specific in-room bath is essential to your decision — don’t assume either way from the general description.
What booking sites may not make obvious
- The private bath is a real, free amenity, but it’s reservable by time slot rather than attached to your room — you’ll need to book a slot after check-in, not assume 24-hour access.
- At least one guest review describes an in-room bath, which isn’t consistent with the property’s general reservable-bath description — this may be room-category-specific. Confirm directly if it matters to your booking.
- Tattoo policy for the rental baths is not published anywhere we could find — ask directly if this affects your group.
Who should avoid this hotel
- Anyone who needs written tattoo-policy confirmation before booking.
- Travelers who want a guaranteed in-room bath without having to confirm the specific room category first.
Better alternatives nearby
If Taketoritei Maruyama isn’t quite the right fit, other hotels in our comparison guide cover different priorities:
- Arima Gyoen — a more budget-friendly option two minutes from Arima Onsen Station, with at least one private-bath room category.
- Ryokan Hanamusubi — English-language booking support and a confirmed private open-air bath in select rooms.
- Arimasansou Goshobessho — every room built around its own private bath, at a luxury price point.
See the full side-by-side comparison in our Snow and Onsen Day Trip from Osaka guide.
Where to book
Frequently asked questions
- Can I try both of Arima’s water types here?
Yes — the free, reservable private open-air baths give access to both kinsen (gold) and ginsen (silver) water, a combination not every Arima ryokan offers.
- Is the private bath in my room or somewhere else?
Standard rooms don’t include an in-room bath — you reserve a time slot for a private open-air bath after check-in. One guest review mentions an in-room bath, which may be specific to a particular room category; confirm directly if this matters to you.
- Can tattooed guests use the private baths?
This isn’t published. Since the baths are private and reservable rather than shared, tattoo policy may be more relaxed than at a communal bath, but confirm with the ryokan directly rather than assuming.
- Is English support available?
Not formally confirmed, though one third-party listing describes it as available, and the very high staff-service score (9.7) suggests day-to-day interactions go smoothly.
- Are the rates and details in this review still accurate?
Rates, room categories, and bath reservation policies can change by season and demand. Confirm current details with the ryokan or your booking platform before reserving.