Taketoritei Maruyama - A Tattoo-Friendly Hot Spring in Arima Onsen, Hyogo

Nestled in the verdant mountains of Hyogo Prefecture lies Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama, a sanctuary within Japan's oldest and most revered hot spring town. With a history spanning over 1,500 years, Arima's healing waters have soothed emperors and nobility since ancient times, earning its place among Japan's "Three Ancient Hot Springs" (Nihon Sanmeisen). This exclusive ryokan seamlessly blends centuries-old bathing traditions with modern luxury, offering tattooed guests unrestricted access to the region's famed dual mineral springs. Here, you can immerse yourself in the same therapeutic waters once reserved for Japan's elite, all while enjoying the comfort of knowing your body art is fully welcomed.

Fully Tattoo-Friendly: Taketoritei Maruyama welcomes guests with tattoos of any size or style in all bathing facilities, including private in-room onsens and public baths, with absolutely no covering requirements.

• Legendary Healing Waters: Experience both "kinsen" (golden) and "ginsen" (silver) therapeutic springs, each with distinct mineral properties and health benefits
• Private Sanctuary: Every suite features a private open-air bath filled with silver spring water, allowing tattooed guests complete privacy and relaxation
• Imperial Heritage: Bathe in the same waters that have rejuvenated Japanese emperors and nobility for centuries
• Culinary Excellence: Indulge in seasonal kaiseki cuisine featuring premium ingredients like Kobe beef and fresh seafood from nearby waters
• Accessible Luxury: Just 60 minutes from both Osaka and Kobe, providing an ideal mountain retreat from urban centers
• Uncompromising Welcome: Full tattoo acceptance throughout all facilities, allowing you to experience authentic Japanese onsen culture without hesitation

At Taketoritei Maruyama, you'll discover the legendary dual waters that have made Arima famous throughout Japanese history. The ginsen (silver springs) appear clear and contain radium and carbonate that penetrate deep into muscles and joints, providing relief from arthritis, neuralgia, and fatigue. The kinsen (golden springs) glow with a rusty hue from their high iron content, known to nourish skin and improve circulation. Your private in-room bath offers the serene pleasure of soaking in silver spring water while gazing at forest views—an experience once reserved for nobility, now available to all guests regardless of tattoos. The water temperature is maintained at an ideal 41-42°C (106-108°F), perfect for extended soaking without overheating. As steam rises around your tattooed skin, you'll connect with centuries of Japanese bathing tradition in complete acceptance.

Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak seasons (cherry blossom, autumn leaves, and Japanese holidays). The ryokan offers an English booking page and responds to email inquiries within 24 hours.

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🌐 Website: www.taketoritei.com

📞 Phone: +81-78-904-0666

📍 Address: 1302-4 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 651-1401, Japan