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Arima Onsen 有馬温泉

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Arima Onsen today

  • What it is: One of Japan's oldest hot spring towns, in the hills behind Kobe. It has rust-brown iron-rich 'kinsen' water and clear 'ginsen' water.
  • Getting there: Kobe Electric Railway to Arima Onsen Station. Kin no Yu is a short walk uphill in the old town; Gin no Yu is about 5 minutes further on.
  • Hours: Kin no Yu 8:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30), closed 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Gin no Yu 9:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30), closed 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
  • Admission: Gin no Yu ¥700 (¥550 weekdays). Two-bath ticket for Kin no Yu and Gin no Yu ¥1,200.
  • Tip: Kin no Yu and Gin no Yu close on different Tuesdays, so one is usually open. The lanes are steep, so wear comfortable shoes.
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Best in cool weather; autumn leaves around Zuihoji Park in November.

Checked against: Arima Onsen Kin no Yu / Gin no Yu (official, English) · Kin no Yu notice, summer 2026 (official PDF) · Kiss PRESS: Kin no Yu and Gin no Yu guide. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.