On the cusp of Kobe’s city limits is Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest spa ... and preserves traditional Japanese culture. The town is on the northern side of Mount Rokko, a mountain that ...

If you’re looking to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms paired with the relaxing atmosphere of a historic hot spring town, the Arima Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival is the perfect destination.

If you’re looking to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms paired with the relaxing atmosphere of a historic hot spring town, the Arima Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival is the perfect destination. Just 30 ...

There are two main types of thermal spring at Arima Onsen. One is a highly acidic spring rich in iron salts, known as the “golden spring” on account of the fact that it oxidizes upon contact ...

Got a VR set? A few ryokans in the spa town of Arima Onsen in Kobe have uploaded VR videos of their baths to YouTube for netizens to enjoy the sights and sounds of their famous baths. Of course ...

Kinosaki onsen is viewed by some as the best onsen town in the country. This idyllic community also has scores of ryokan, the quaint Japanese inns that usually also have their own pools.