One of Japan's top three ancient hot spring resorts
Located just outside of Kobe, Arima Onsen is a hot spring town that’s well worth a day trip, or even better a weekend escape. Overflowing with hot spring water and fascinating spiritual legends, Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s most scenic and ancient onsen towns.
Alongside Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture and Shirahama Onsen in Wakayama Prefecture , Arima is one of Japan's top three ancient hot spring resorts. Documents stretching all the way back to the 8th-century mention Arima Onsen.
Even though the area feels a little more modern today—mainly due to its position as a popular tourist destination—the city center is still home to some small, weaving roads and traditional wooden buildings, giving the area a quintessentially Japanese atmosphere. Because of its compact layout, the entire area is easily explored on foot. Arima is home to two public bath houses and a number of ryokan inns, many of which offer bathing facilities to non-staying visitors during the day.
Alongside Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture and Shirahama Onsen in Wakayama Prefecture , Arima is one of Japan's top three ancient hot spring resorts. Documents stretching all the way back to the 8th-century mention Arima Onsen.
Even though the area feels a little more modern today—mainly due to its position as a popular tourist destination—the city center is still home to some small, weaving roads and traditional wooden buildings, giving the area a quintessentially Japanese atmosphere. Because of its compact layout, the entire area is easily explored on foot. Arima is home to two public bath houses and a number of ryokan inns, many of which offer bathing facilities to non-staying visitors during the day.
