Arima Onsen town is quaint and small enough that you can walk to the property, or use their free shuttle service. The best part about staying here is the privacy. You can enjoy the hot springs privately without having to worry about other guests. There are 4 outdoor and 4 indoor springs. The outdoor ones are beautifully landscaped and have insect light traps so you don't have to worry bugs attacking you while you soak - thank you! You can also dine privately in one of their dining rooms - equipped with a TV which is a nice touch. The room itself was comfortable. Unfortunately, the outdoor furniture looked like it's never been cleaned so I wasn't able to use the outdoor space, and I found some dried squid pieces on the floor near the coffee table and sofa which were probably left behind by the previous guest. The attention to detail and smoothness/quality of service could use some work to make this place perfect, but overall I enjoyed my stay.