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Arima Onsen

明芳 松岡 (Akiyoshi Matsuoka) / CC BY-SA 4.0

Arima Onsen

有馬温泉

Hyogo · Kansai

Arima Onsen is one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot spring resorts, known for its healing waters rich in minerals. Nestled in the mountains near Kobe, it offers a serene atmosphere with traditional ryokan accommodations and beautiful natural scenery.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers overlook Arima Onsen in favor of more popular hot spring destinations like Hakone.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter the hot-spring town; public baths (Kin no Yu/Gin no Yu) and ryokan charge separately. Per Arima tourism assoc.
Nearest station
Arimaonsen Station · 4 min walk

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~41 min by car

Tags

onsenculturerelaxation

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