Choraku Ryokan vs Gekkoen Kourokan Hotel

Same City · Kobe Distance: 0.9km
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Choraku Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 517
Kobe
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Gekkoen Kourokan Hotel

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.9 1,240
Kobe
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.0 (1,023)
8.9 (2,071)
Booking.com
8.9 (68)
9.0 (364)
Expedia
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9.0 (75)
라쿠텐트래블
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9.0 (86)
Trip.com
9.3 (179)
9.4 (225)
Overall Average
9.2 (1,270)
8.9 (2,821)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Choraku Ryokan Gekkoen Kourokan Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Shuttle pickup service is convenient, with staff carrying luggage and attentive care frequently mentioned + Multiple onsen like golden and silver baths are clean and relaxing, per many reviews
+ Gold and silver onsens, especially outdoor baths' views and skin-softening effects, highly satisfied + Staff's friendly and attentive service is repeatedly praised
+ Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts are fresh and delicious, served in-room repeatedly praised + Kaiseki meals in rooms are delicious and thoughtful
+ Tatami rooms are spacious, clean, with great mountain views + Mountain location offers quietness and great nature views
+ Staff's friendly and hospitable attitude impresses across reviews + Unique open-air and cave baths leave strong impressions
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hillside location makes steep uphill walk tough with luggage - Facilities and rooms feel dated and worn
- Japanese-style breakfast unfamiliar for some - Slow Wi-Fi is a repeated complaint
- English communication challenging, Google Translate needed - Some young staff service feels rote

Recommended For

Couples Families Onsen Lovers Japanese Culture Experiencers

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers Onsen enthusiasts

Guest Reviews

Choraku Ryokan

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Great hillside view in Arima Onsen, frequent shuttle, satisfied with Kobe beef shabu

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Staff carried luggage, Chinese-speaking, onsen and meals perfect

Trip.com 10.0 Family

From service to meals and onsen flawless, skin improved after gold bath

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Beautiful rooms and private onsen view outstanding

10min from town center

Agoda 8.8 Group

Fantastic outdoor bath, fresh high-quality meals

Gekkoen Kourokan Hotel

Trip.com 10 Couple

Superb onsen hotel service

Trip.com 9.7 Couple

Great onsen vacation, great value

Expedia 10 Couple

Best 9-course dinner ever

Agoda 10 Couple

Friendly staff, pleasant room view

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Clean onsen, friendly staff

Dinner needs pre-booking

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.9km

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