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The 10 best food and sweets in Arima Onsen Town

2024/02/26
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Arima Onsen is one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan, and is close enough to make a day trip from major Kansai cities such as Umeda, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.

In this hot-spring city, visitors can enjoy the retro atmosphere of a hot spring resort and two distinctive types of hot water, making it a popular spot among Japanese people.
A stroll through such an onsen town is not complete without tasty gourmet foods and sweets! Let’s enjoy the historic town with gourmet foods to eat and drink!

 

 

Yoito Manju at Mitsumori Main store

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Hot manjuu (steamed buns) are a staple of hot spring resort eating! You can also find them in Arima Onsen Town. Manju is a sweet made by kneading wheat flour and other ingredients into a dough, wrapping it with sweet bean paste and steaming it.
The bite-size “Yoito manju” has a smooth sweet bean paste inside, and its simple taste will make you feel at home. You will want to eat as many as you can!

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

290-1, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

4-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Warabi mochi (bracken-starch dumpling) at INANO SABO

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LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

808, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

4-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Soy milk donuts at Mamekiyo Arima

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Soy milk-based sweets store run by a former tofu maker. The soy milk doughnut “Bounatsu” is just right for eating and walking around! Three small soy milk doughnuts on a skewer have a cute, photo-worthy shape. There are many flavors to choose from.
Soft ice cream topped with soy milk doughnuts is also available.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1175, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

8-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Raw Carbonated Rice Cracker at Yunohanado Honpo Taikodori store

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The “Raw Carbonated Rice Cracker” was invented by Yunohana-do Honpo to enjoy the crispy and light Soda Senbei with a soft texture.
After receiving a freshly baked soda rice cracker from the staff, eat it right away. The dough hardens quickly, so the shelf life is 5 seconds! Taste the unique texture.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1520-1, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

7-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Soda cracker tiramisu at Mitsumori Cafe

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Tansansan senbei (Soda cracker) are rice crackers made crispy and light by using soda water, and are a traditional specialty of the Arima hot spring resort area! If you walk around the hot spring resort area, you are sure to see them at souvenir stores! Each brand has its own special flavor and taste, so it is recommended to compare them.
Recently, an evolutionary type of soda cracker has been invented, and Mitsumori Cafe offers it in a tiramisu style. A simple snack gets a stylish makeover!

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

811, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

7-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Gelato at alima gelateria Staglione

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All gelato at the handmade gelato specialty store “arima gelateria Stagione” is made using only milk from cows raised at the foot of Mt. Rokko, which is adjacent to Arima.
We recommend the “Rokko Premium Milk” for its rich milk flavor. The “Salted Mascarpone with Kinkan-scented Amazake” is the flavor that won first place in the Japanese Gelato Championship.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1163, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

9-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Croquettes at Takenaka butcher store

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Kobe beef is a must when you come to Kobe! At Takenaka butcher store, a long-established Kobe beef specialty restaurant in Arima, you can enjoy Kobe beef in a casual setting. A must-try is the handmade croquette, of which 1,000 are sold per day! The sweetness of the meat and potatoes is exquisite.
If you want to eat with gusto, try the grilled Kobe beef on a skewer!

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

813, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

7-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Arima Sansho Bread, Tanba Kuromame Bread, and Salt Bread at Pain de Bow

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Look out for breads full of originality made with ingredients unique to Arima! The “Arima Sansho Bread” contains tsukudani (food boiled down in soy sauce) made from Arima’s specialty, Arima pepper! The “Salt Bread” has a simple flavor using salt made by cooking the golden spring water pumped from the source of the Arima Onsen hot spring. Tanba Kuromame Bread is also popular.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

835, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

7-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Akashiyaki at Akashiyaki Arima Juhachiban

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Akashiyaki is a local delicacy from Akashi, Hyogo, which is said to be the origin of takoyaki. Akashiyaki Arima Juhachiban is the only restaurant in Arima Onsen where Akashiyaki is served.
The thick batter made of flour and eggs is grilled on an iron plate and served with an original blend of kombu dashi (kelp soup stock). The texture of the dough and the deliciousness of the broth are a perfect match with the crunchiness of the plump octopus inside!

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1183, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

8-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

Arima Beer Japan Ale at ARIMA BREWERY

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ARIMA BREWERY is a craft beer stand bar. It sells local beer and sake from Hyogo Prefecture, including “Arima Beer,” a locally brewed beer made by a long-established liquor store in Arima Onsen.
Among them, “Arima Beer & Japan Ale” is a brand that has won a gold medal in a global beer competition. Served fresh from the keg, Japan Ale is the perfect drink to enjoy after a hot spring bath!

LOCATION INFORMATION

Address

1645, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [MAP]

Access

4-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station

We also have a video showing the stores we introduced!
Please take a look!

Arima Onsen town can be enjoyed as a day trip. Please enjoy Arima’s specialties and gourmet foods while touring the emotional town.

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I will introduce you to the most popular stores, talked-about gourmet foods, and sightseeing spots in Japan.
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