Arima Onsen-1 Day Trip|Enjoy Hot Springs, Gourmet, and Nature!

KOBE

Arima Onsen” has long been loved as one of the three best hot springs in Japan. It is easily accessible from Kobe and Osaka, and is also known as the “back seat” of the Kansai region. On this course, you can fully enjoy Arima’s diverse attractions, including the two famous gold and silver hot springs, gourmet food, and leisure activities to get close to nature. Some facilities offer preferential treatment if you have the “Arima Gourmet & Hot Spring Ticket,” a special ticket!

START

9:00

remm plus KOBE SANNOMIYA

remm plus KOBE SANNOMIYA

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A hotel directly connected to Hankyu Kobe-sannomiya Station in pursuit of good sleep and comfort. It is an ideal base for sightseeing.

SPOT INFO

9:00

remm plus KOBE SANNOMIYA

Approx. 2-minute walk

9:05

Kobe City Subway Sannomiya Station

Approx. 10-minute by train

9:15

Kobe City Subway Tanigami Station

Approx. 1-minute walk

9:20

Kobe Electric Railway Tanigami Station

Approx. 11-minute by train

9:30

Kobe Electric Railway Arimaguchi Station

Approx. 4-minute by train

9:35

Kobe Electric Railway Arimaonsen station

Approx. 1-minute walk

9:40

Taiko Bridge

Taiko Bridge

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A large bridge at the entrance to the hot spring resort. It was named after Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the father of the Toyotomi family, who was a great admirer of Arima Onsen. The parapets of the bridge are decorated with “75 paulownia paulownia trees” and “senryu gourds” associated with the Toyotomi family, and a statue of Lord Hideyoshi is located near the bridge.

9:44

Taiko Bridge

Approx. 1-minute walk

9:45

Arima River Shinsui park

Arima River Shinsui park

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This is a plaza on the banks of the Arima River, located downstream from the Taikobashi Bridge. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront promenade leading up to the Nene Bridge while enjoying the babbling brook and seasonal scenery. It is also a popular spot for commemorative photos.

9:49

Arima River Shinsui park

Approx. 1-minute walk

9:50

Nene Bridge

Nene Bridge

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The bright red parapet and graceful curves of the bridge are eye-catching and one of the symbols of Arima Onsen. The bridge is named after Hideyoshi’s wife, Nene, who was so pleased with the area that she even built a villa there. A statue of Nene stands at the foot of the bridge, looking at the statue of Hideyoshi.

9:55

Nene Bridge

Approx. 5-minute walk

10:00

Tenjin Gensen-Yumoto-zaka

Tenjin Gensen-Yumoto-zaka

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Yumoto-zaka is the main street of the hot spring resort area, lined with stores with a retro atmosphere. On the way up the slope, take a side street, and you will find Tenjin Sengen in the precincts of a shrine. It is recommended to take a commemorative photo with the sound of the boiling hot water and the white steam rising vigorously in the background.

10:14

Tenjin Gensen-Yumoto-zaka

Approx. 1-minute walk

10:15

Takenaka Meat Shop

Takenaka Meat Shop

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A long-established butcher store specializing in Japanese black beef. The special croquettes made with minced Kobe beef and a secret recipe that brings out the sweetness of potatoes are so popular that approximately 1,000 croquettes are sold per day. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of other takeout items, such as minced pork cutlets and beef skewers, perfect for eating on the go.

10:28

Takenaka Meat Shop

Approx. 2-minute walk

10:30

Yunohanado Honpo

Yunohanado Honpo

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This is the famous Arima Onsen confectionary “Tansan Senbei” with a crispy texture and a hint of sweetness. Chocolate sandwiches and cream sandwiches, which are made with carefully selected ingredients, are also popular. You can sample all the products and find your favorite.

10:45

Yunohanado Honpo

Approx. 13-minute walk

11:00

Tsuzumigataki Park

Tsuzumigataki Park

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The park is surrounded by the nature around Tsuzumigataki Waterfall. Tsuzumigataki Waterfall is one of the “Six Views of Arima,” so named because the sound of clear water cascading down from Mount Rokko reverberated off the rocks around the basin, sounding like the echo of a drum, so named because the sound of clear water cascading down from Mt. It is an ideal spot for forest bathing.

11:25

Tsuzumigataki Park

Approx. 3-minute walk

11:30

Arima Trout Pond

Arima Trout Pond

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Try your hand at rainbow trout fishing in a fishing pond that utilizes the clear waters of the Kuragataki Falls. Even small children and first-time anglers can enjoy fishing in the great outdoors. After fishing, enjoy fresh rainbow trout at the park’s teahouse!

13:50

Arima Trout Pond

Approx. 10-minute walk

14:00

Kin no Yu

Kin no Yu

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This public bathhouse is representative of Arima Onsen. The reddish-brown “golden spring” with a high iron content is poured over the water. In addition to the “Ichi-no-yu” and “Ni-no-yu” , which are designed to resemble bamboo and maple trees, respectively, there is also a free footbath outside. Enjoy a relaxing moment to heal your tired body after a long day of strolling.

SPOT INFO

14:45

Kin no Yu

Approx. 3-minute walk

14:50

Arima gelateria Stagione

Arima gelateria Stagione

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The winner of the “GELATO WORLD TOUR Japan Championship”. Handmade every day at the store using only the richest milk from dairy farmers at the foot of Mt. The shop uses only the richest milk from dairy farmers at the foot of Mt. Rokko, and uses seasonal fresh fruits and other carefully selected ingredients and production methods to create a rich and refreshing taste. Please enjoy it after taking a hot spring bath!

15:10

Arima gelateria Stagione

Approx. 3-minute walk

15:15

Gin no Yu

Gin no Yu

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This public bathhouse is a clear, colorless “silver spring” mixed with carbonic acid and radium spring water. The baths are reminiscent of the rock baths that Hideyoshi entered, and the color and texture of the water are different from those of the “gold spring” baths. The ladder of hot springs will make your skin smooth and silky.

15:55

Gin no Yu

Approx. 3-minute walk

16:00

Café De Beau

Café De Beau

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This café stands in a corner of the hot spring resort area. Once inside, you will find a nostalgic space that evokes a sense of Taisho Romanticism. Spend a relaxing time with baked sweets such as “Kuromaru Gosho,” which is made by baking Tanba black beans with crispy tart dough, and our original blend of coffee.

16:55

Café De Beau

Approx. 2-minute walk

17:00

Mitsumori Main Store

Mitsumori Main Store

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The store is the originator of soda rice crackers, which were first made using soda water from Arima in the late Meiji period. The shop offers a wide variety of crackers, from light-flavored crackers to those sandwiched between green tea and chocolate cream. Visitors can observe the process of handcrafting the crackers.

17:25

Mitsumori Main Store

Approx. 2-minute walk

17:30

Yoshitakaya

Yoshitakaya

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Located in front of Arima Onsen Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, this souvenir store was established in 1868. The retro atmosphere of the store is filled with original products such as “Kamejirushi Home Bath Salt,” a medicated bath salt based on the ionic composition of Arima Onsen, and “Kamejirushi Beauty Soap” containing hot spring water, as well as specialty products of Arima and miscellaneous goods selected by the store owner. You are sure to find the perfect souvenir here.

SPOT INFO

17:55

Yoshitakaya

Approx. 1-minute walk

18:00

Kobe Electric Railway Arimaonsen station

Approx. 4-minute by train

18:05

Kobe Electric Railway Arimaguchi Station

Approx. 11-minute by train

18:20

Kobe Electric Railway Tanigami Station

Approx. 1-minute walk

18:25

Kobe City Subway Tanigami Station

Approx. 10-minute by train

18:35

Kobe City Subway Sannomiya Station

Approx. 3-minute walk

18:40

EKIZO KOBE SANNOMIYA

EKIZO KOBE SANNOMIYA

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A new food street connected to Hankyu Kobe-sannomiya Station that opened in April 2021. Enjoy a delicious meal any time of the day or night!

SPOT INFO

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