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Arima Onsen

One of the "Three Oldest Hot Springs in Japan", located deep in the Kansai region. Two types of spring water, gold and silver, can be enjoyed.

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A famous hot spring that represents Kansai, which springs at the northern foot of Mt. Rokko. It is a historical hot spring that appears in "Nihon Shoki" and "Fudoki", and is one of the "Three Ancient Springs of Japan". It is loved by emperors, feudal lords, writers, artists, and many other famous people, and it is especially well known that Toyotomi Hideyoshi was a frequent visitor to the spa.

The quality of the spring is roughly divided into a chloride spring called "Kinsen" (which turns reddish-brown when exposed to the air) and a colorless and transparent hot spring called "Ginsen" (carbonated spring, radium spring, etc.). You can take a bath at Kinsen(gold spring) at "Kin no Yu" public bathhouse and at Ginsen (silver spring) at "Gin no Yu" public bathhouse. Arima is famous for its reddish-brown gold spring, but the silver spring, a carbonic acid spring, is also used to make carbonated rice crackers, and the source of the carbonic acid spring is also known as the birthplace of cider in Japan.

While the city is surrounded by a rich natural environment that one would not expect to find in Kobe City, it is also lined with famous ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) and a hot spring resort area with a rich hot spring atmosphere that attracts tourists. The accessibility of the area makes it easy to visit even for a day trip. It is also accessible directly from Mt. Rokko by ropeway.

Highlights

  • It takes only 30 minutes to 1 hour from Kobe and Osaka.
  • One of the oldest hot springs in Japan, mentioned in the "Chronicles of Japan”.
  • There are two types of springs: gold spring and silver spring.
  • Gold spring is a reddish-brown chloride spring. The silver spring is a clear, colorless carbonic acid spring.
  • A full lineup of famous inns, but also a full range of day-trip facilities.

Photos

  • The center of a hot spring resort area lined with large ryokan (Japanese-style inns)

    The center of a hot spring resort area lined with large ryokan (Japanese-style inns)

  • Public bathhouse "Kin no Yu"

    Public bathhouse "Kin no Yu"

  • Townscape full of hot spring atmosphere around " Kin no Yu "

    Townscape full of hot spring atmosphere around " Kin no Yu "

  • The carbonic acid spring source is under a building that looks like a shrine.

    The carbonic acid spring source is under a building that looks like a shrine.

  • Carbon dioxide fountains can also be drunk.

    Carbon dioxide fountains can also be drunk.

Reviews

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  • Diana Lee

    來日本一定要泡日本三大溫泉,有馬溫泉就是其中之一,從神戶來這裡的交通很方便,我們泡了兩種泉質,同時逛逛附近的小街吃吃點心,充份體驗日式泡湯文化,真的很喜歡!

  • Wai Wai Wim

    日本三大名湯之一,古色古香的街道,非常喜歡這裡。

  • 曹春

    有馬溫泉在日本很有名氣,溫泉街有各種紀念品和土產可以買,很令人舒服的溫泉小鎮。

  • Emma Lee

    日本的三大溫泉有金湯銀湯還有足湯可泡,泡完湯肚子餓還可以去買溫泉饅頭來嚐嚐。

  • Ling Cheung

    日本相當有名的溫泉區,溫泉街周邊很多小旅館跟店家,還有土特產店,每回來都有不同的感受。

Details

Name in Japanese
有馬温泉
Postal Code
651-1401
Address
Arimacho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
Telephone
078-904-0708 (Arima Onsen Tourist Information Center)
Closed
Arima Onsen Tourist Information Center is closed on January 1
Hours
Free to stroll around the hot spring resort (Arima Onsen Tourist Information Center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Directions
Short walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station
*Direct buses are available from Osaka, Sannomiya, Takarazuka, and other areas.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)