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Arima Onsen, Kobe

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#1 of 1,443 in Baths in Japan
Onsen Resort · Spa / Wellness
Take a dip in one of Japan’s oldest bathhouses, Arima Onsen, a hot spring resort in a scenic mountain setting. Mentioned in documents for the past millennium, the resort offers two public bathhouses and a number of inns that feature baths for non-staying visitors. Explore the small town, check out the hot springs museum, or sample cookies made with mountain spring water. Have a traditional onsen experience and bathe in two types of hot spring waters: the “gold,” which is rich in salt and iron, and the “silver,” which contains radium and carbonate. Using our custom trip planner, Kobe attractions like Arima Onsen can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By Hannah J
    Had a really good time here, this area is the best for getting souvenirs as they have unusual food ingredients like dried flavoured mushrooms and incense sticks. The onsen were also great, and I...  more »
  • By Big_Mac87
    Very relaxing Onsen after a long walk the staff are very friendly and if you don’t bring a towel it cost ¥500 for large towel and ¥200 for a small towel. The Onsen is tattoo friendly and it can be...  more »
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