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Book Takayamaso Hanano in Arima Onsen (Hyogo)— This ryokan has a strong traditional Japanese ambiance while at the same time providing modern comforts. A cozy and hospitable inn. A beautiful view from high up in the hills. The two types of hot spring waters that can be enjoyed are brown (“gold spring”) or transparent (“silver spring”).
Access: 1 hour by bus from Hankyu Highway Bus Osaka Umeda Terminal (Hankyu Sambangai) to Arima Onsen
Iron spring, Chloride spring, Radioactive spring
Mt. Rokko Tenran Observatory, Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi Bridge, Kobe
One of Japan’s oldest hot springs, and one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan. The “Nihon Shoki” (a collection of ancient myth) it was recorded to have been discovered by two deities. Many past Emperors of Japan have visited here since some 1,500 years ago. The hot spring combines a plentiful amount of components, and is rare even on the worldwide scale.
17 rooms
*Smoking is prohibited in all rooms
*Child Policy: Children (twelve years old and under) not allowed.
*These links will go to the travel agencys’ reservation website.
23,100 - 77,000 yen per guest per night
The price includes one dinner and one breakfast
400-1 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan Show map
(1) 1 hour by bus from Hankyu Highway Bus Osaka Umeda Terminal (Hankyu Sambangai) to Arima Onsen, then 3 min by shuttle bus
(2) 1h 15 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Arima Onsen, then 3 min by shuttle bus
(3) 30 min by bus from Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Arima Onsen, then 3 min by shuttle bus
(4) 10 min by Kobe Municipal Subway from Sannomiya Station to Tanigami Station, 10 min by Kobe Electric Railway from Tanigami Station to Arimaguchi Station, then 5 min by Kobe Electric Railway Arima Line to Arima Onsen Station, and 3-min shuttle bus ride from there.
The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.