Set within a resort-style residential complex in one of Japan’s most storied hot spring towns, Arima Onsen, this 1LDK unit offers a beautiful blend of traditional Japanese character and modern renovations. Located in a building known for its onsen-fed communal bath and peaceful courtyard-facing lobby, the apartment has been fully renovated and is ready for immediate occupancy. It is ideally suited to those seeking a private retreat with convenient access to the wider Kansai region, including direct bus connections to Kyoto (~1 hour), Osaka (~1 hour), and Osaka Itami Airport (~30 mins).

KEY FEATURES

• Price: ¥16,100,000
• Location: Arima Onsen, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
• Access: Arima Onsen Station (Kobe Electric Railway, Arima Line) ~10 min on foot
• Floor Area: 50.98 m²
• Layout: 1LDK + tatami tea room
• Bathroom: Shower room + separate toilet and wash basin
• Double-glazed windows for improved comfort and insulation
• Structure: 9-storey steel-frame reinforced concrete
• Built: September 1975 · Full building renovation : 10 years ago ·  Apartment renovation : 3 years ago
• Facing: Southwest, with private balcony

LIVING SPACE

The main room was reimagined as a traditional tatami tea room inspired by the aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony, complete with sliding shoji screens and built-in storage. Serving as a serene retreat, it provides a quiet counterpoint to the open-plan LDK beyond. The kitchen was rebuilt as a modern system kitchen with cork-tile flooring underfoot, while the bathroom was updated with a new shower unit and toilet.

The apartment overlooks the building’s inner courtyard garden, where mature trees create a sense of privacy and seclusion. The seasonal movement of the trees and gentle rustling of the leaves provide a calming natural backdrop, while in summer, cool breezes flow through the unit, enhancing the comfortable retreat-like atmosphere.

WELLNESS & BUILDING AMENITIES

Residents have access to a natural hot spring communal bath and a sauna — rare inclusions even by resort-mansion standards — along with a lobby that opens onto a Japanese garden. The building’s former restaurant space is currently closed and repurposed as an open meeting area for residents.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Auto-lock entry with enclosed interior corridors
• Property manager on-site
• On-site parking
• Shared laundry facilities

INFRASTRUCTURE & ZONING

• Category 2 Residential Zone
• Site rights: ownership-type, 66/10,000 share
• Municipal water, sewer, and electricity · propane gas (centralized supply)

PROPERTY TAX AND OTHER FEES

• Annual Property Tax: JPY 66,400
• Monthly Total Property Management Fee: 21,700

FURNISHINGS (NEGOTIABLE)

The apartment is currently offered unfurnished; however, depending on the seller’s circumstances at the time of sale, the dining table and a very comfortable sofa bed may be included as part of the purchase. The current dining chairs will be removed, although they may be replaced with an alternative set of two chairs if desired.

Furnishings are negotiable and can be discussed.

LIFESTYLE APPEAL

Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s oldest and most celebrated hot spring towns, known for its narrow lantern-lit streets, historic ryokan, and centuries of bathing tradition. The town is particularly famous for its two distinct mineral-rich hot spring waters: Kin-sen (“Gold Spring”), prized for its iron- and salt-rich waters, and Gin-sen (“Silver Spring”), a clear spring containing naturally occurring carbon dioxide and radium. Visitors travel from across Japan and around the world to experience these renowned waters, long associated with relaxation and restorative wellness. This unit sits within walking distance of the town’s public bath houses, with easy access back to central Kobe and Osaka via the Kobe Electric Railway. It’s a quiet setting suited to everything from occasional getaways and hosting friends to longer stays and permanent living.

Please inquire for further details.