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Sightseeing in Arima

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Arima Onsen Tourist Information

Arima Onsen is one of the Japan's Best 3 Ancient Springs and is said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan.
Its old history has long been loved by people such as the imperial family, aristocrats, and cultural figures.
In the Arima Town of the city walk is enriched, too, please go out temple walk is.
  • Hot Springs

    • Kin-no-Yu

      "Kin no Yu" is a place where you can enjoy "Kinsen Kin-no-Yu", which contains plenty of iron and salt and turns brown when exposed to the air.
      There is also Taiko no Insenba (drinking fountain)", and it is said that drinking it is effective in increasing appetite.
      Anyone can use the footbath at the entrance of Kin-no-Yu

      ・Open Hours:8:00 to 22:00((Admission is until 21:30)
      ・Regular holiday:2nd and 4th Tuesdays (open on public holidays, closed the next day) and January 1st
    • Gin-no-yu

      You can enjoy two types of "Ginsen (silver spring)", a carbonated spring and a radium spring. "Gin-no-yu"
      Kinsen, this is a transparent hot water.
      It has a Japanese-style appearance that matches the atmosphere of the surrounding area where temples and shrines gather with the appearance of a bell tower.

      ・Open Hours:9:00 to 21:00((Admission is until 20:30)
      ・Regular holiday:Regular holiday:1st and 3rd Tuesdays (open on public holidays, closed the next day) and January 1st
  • Famous place

    • Tsuzumigataki Park

      Reasonable distance from the hotel and about 30 minutes, is a popular spot as you walk course
      The name "Tsuzumiga-taki Waterfall" came from the fact that the sound of a light falling water, like hitting a drum, was heard from the basin.
      You can see beautiful expressions in each season, such as cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in early summer, and autumn leaves.
      Take a deep breath surrounded by mountains.
      It is also full of taste that Kajika frog does not say "Kanakana" with a beautiful voice that is mistaken for Tanna japonensis.
    • Onsenji Temple((Teramachi area)

      A temple that is said to have been built by a Monk Gyoki who visited Arima Onsen in the The First Year of Jinki (724).
      It often disappeared in the war, but it was rebuilt each time.
      It is said that Hideyoshi Toyotomi held the Arima Grand Tea Ceremony at Amidado in 1590.

      The area around Teramachi where the Onsenji Temple is located is 4 out of 7 Arima temples.
      And it is a district handled by the hot spring shrine, which is the god of Arima
      Ryokan Yamato less than 4 minutes on foot from Ryokan Yamato and is on the way to Gin-no-yu
    • Introducing a new gondola with a wide glass area and full of thrills

      Rokko/Arima Ropeway

      It is a ropeway that connects Mt Rokko and Arima Onsen, which is famous as a summer resort in Kansai and has a night view of 1 million dollars.
      It takes 12 minutes to climb to the top of the mountain.
      Experience the scenery and the depth of the valley overlooking.
      The ropeway "Arima-Onsen Station" from Ryokan Yamato is a 5-minute walk.
    • Zuihoji Park

      It is one of the most famous spots in Hyogo prefecture.
      Hideyoshi Toyotomi often visited and liked the autumn leaves of Zuihoji Temple, saying, "I never get tired of seeing them," so the autumn leaves in this area are also known as "Higurashi Garden" and "Kinshu Valley."
      Hideyoshi"stone go board", which Hideyoshi is said to have played Go, is also left in the park.
      Arima Grand Tea Ceremony" is held on November 2nd and 3rd every year and is crowded with many people.
    • Nene Bridge

      The red balustrade in the center of the city is a popular photo spot.
      There is a Nene Statue facing the Hideyoshi Statue in Yukemuri Square right next to it.

    • Masuike

      It is a rainbow trout fishing moat.
      The fish you catch can be grilled with salt or fried at the "Masu Masu no Chaya" in the park.
      Since it is a fishing pond, even children can fully enjoy fishing.
      In addition to fishing, you can enjoy plenty of fun with your family here alone, such as the rare "Ogatama" tree and firefly farm.
    • Zempuku-ji Temple

      Hankyu Bus Information Center, you will find the Sanmon Gate.
      It was made in the Kamakura Period and has a taste, and there is also a Prince Shotoku Statue, which is designated as National Important Cultural Property.
      In the precincts, there is a single weeping cherry tree called "Itozakura" that is over 200 years old.
      Many tourists visit in full bloom.
      Arima Grand Tea Ceremony" will be held on November 2nd.
    • Taiko-no-yu Museum

      When the library stack of Gokurakuji Temple was rebuilt for the reconstruction of the earthquake, Taiko Hideyoshi's Yunoyama Goten was discovered for the first time in 400 years.
      It is the excavation museum.
      The hot springs and materials found at the time of excavation are on display.
    • Yukemuri Square

      If you go out of Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station and go to the right, you will see the Yukemuri Square space in about 2 minutes.
      There is a Taiko Hideyoshi Statue in the plaza, facing the Nene Statue across the Arima River.
  • local specialty

    • Kinsen dyeing

      Drawstring purses, corsages, place mats, etc. are handmade one by one using cloth dyed with Kinsen of Arima Onsen.
      You can purchase it at "Kirakuya" right next to Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station.
      In addition to Kinsen dyeing "Kirakuya" also has "Yukata rental, Japanese kimono rental dressing" and
      It's a fun shop full of rare items such as frog goods and hairpins made from kimono cloth.
      It is secretly popular.
    • Arima Cider

      This product was planned by Arima Hachisuke Shoten and was reprinted as part of the town development.
      There is a historical background as a product used with carbonated water, and it is a product with a passion for labels.
      It is also in the refrigerator at Ryokan Yamato

    • Carbonated senbei

      There are seven rice cracker factories in Arima Onsen
      Please try various things and find your favorite.
    • Arimakago

      In the olden days, Kennyo Shonin gave Arima Arimakago as souvenirs to Arimakago, which is also recorded.
      Based on the record of bamboo work made by Hideyoshi and Sen-no-Rikyu as tea utensils,
      The owner of "Chikugei Arimakago Kutsuwa" is still manufacturing and selling.
    • Doll brush

      A doll brush with a long history.
      The glossy colored threads are hand-wound one by one on the "Yagata" and "Checkered" patterns.
      It is a regrettable beauty to use.
      One of the charms is the cuteness that the doll pops up when you raise the brush.
      You can see the manufacturing process at "Nishida Yuma Pen Main Store", so please go.
    • Matsutake mushroom kelp

      Tsukudani has continued to adhere to the traditional manufacturing method that has continued since the Muromachi Period.
      When you pass in front of the shop, you will smell a unique scent.
      You can purchase it at "Daikokuya", "Kawakami Shoten", etc.
  • Surrounding map