Arima · 有馬 · Hyogo

Nakanobo Zuien

中の坊 瑞苑
Tattoo statusPrivate onlyNot in the shared bath, but a private bath is confirmed.
Shared bath
Not for tattooed guests
Private bath
Private bath, but not hot-spring water
Please note
The inn lets tattooed guests use its private bath, but that bath is not hot-spring water — so we don't count it as a way into an onsen. Check the evidence before booking.
Check prices 3 booking sites

The evidence

Inn's official FAQ

Printed on paper for easy reading — the inn's exact words first, then ours.

Inn's original wording · Japanese, verbatim
誠に申し訳ございませんが、当館では刺青(タトゥー)のあるお客様のご入浴はご遠慮いただいております。
Our translationnot the inn's words

We sincerely apologize, but we ask guests with tattoos to refrain from bathing.

Source
zuien.jp
Checked
11 Oct 2026
Source type
Inn's official FAQ
History: first recorded in our 29 Sep 2026 survey; no change found on re-check.

Private-bath route

Private bath, but not hot-spring water
ご入浴希望の方は貸切風呂のご予約をお勧めします。

Our translation If you wish to bathe, we recommend reserving the private bath.

Our note: Private bath booking recommended; water type not stated in the quote.

Source: zuien.jp

Practical facts

Area
Arima, Hyogo
Private bath
Private bath, but not hot-spring water
Official site
zuien.jp — where the rule above is published
Booking sites
Agoda, Trip.com, Booking.com
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