Prehistoric Seawater Springs Just Minutes from Kobe: Arima Onsen

An Edo-period ranking of hot springs displayed at the Kin-no-yu public baths. Arima is ranked on a par with Kusatsu.

A statue of Hideyoshi at the foot of the Taikō bridge over the Arima River.

Arima River Shinsui Park viewed from Taikō bridge. Note the pond in the shape of a gourd, which was a symbol of Hideyoshi.

Steam rises from one of Arima’s six bores.

Kin-no-yu public thermal baths. (Courtesy Kobe Tourism Bureau)

The retro Yumotozaka thermal area is only around 3 minutes’ walk from Arima Onsen station on the Kobe Electric Railway line.

Kin-no-yu on Yumotozaka.

All you need is a towel to enjoy the foot bath.

This well produces copious amounts of carbonated water at 18.6°C.

The silver spring is surrounded by many shrines and temples.

The bathing area in Gin-no-yu allows you to take a long dip in the silver spring, which is renowned for its rejuvenating qualities. (Courtesy Kobe Tourism Bureau)

The geiko Ichimari (left) and Ichiharu outside Café Ito.

The performances showcase the attractive kimono look and elegant gestures of the geiko.

The main building of Nenbutsuji opposite Gokurakuji. Note the statue of Gyōki outside.

Savor delicious dry curry while looking out over the garden. Even the pickles are homemade.

The Rokkō Arima ropeway glides past autumn colors. (Courtesy Kobe Tourism Bureau)

Kobe and the sea seen from Rokkō Garden Terrace. (Courtesy Kobe Tourism Bureau)