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Bus at a stop for Arima Onsen round trip service from Kobe.
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Indoor hot spring bath at Arima Onsen with steam rising, Kobe, Japan.
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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the waters of Arima Onsen and a convenient round-trip bus service from Kobe.
  • Your round-trip transfer has a validity of 3 days so you can stay overnight or extend your stay.
  • Enjoy 2 kinds of natural spring water – the Kinsen or gold bath and the Ginsen or silver bath.
  • Stroll through charming streets, discovering local delicacies and quaint shops during your visit.
  • Fun Fact: Arima Onsen's waters contain a rare blend of minerals, making it 1 of only 3 hot springs in the world with unique properties.

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Bus at a stop for Arima Onsen round trip service from Kobe.
Entrance to Arima Onsen with traditional lanterns and curtains in Kobe, Japan.
Cherry blossoms along a river in Arima Onsen, Kobe, with nearby buildings.

Enjoy a Round-Trip Transfer with Extended Validity

Embark on a rejuvenating journey to one of Japan's oldest hot springs, Arima Onsen, with a convenient round-trip bus service from Kobe. The round-trip transfer is valid for 3 days so you get the freedom to stay for the day, overnight, or up to 3 days and 2 nights. Soak in the therapeutic waters of this ancient hot spring, known for its healing properties and rejuvenating effects.

Try out the silver and gold baths!

Check out two types of natural spring water – the Kinsen (gold water) and Ginsen (silver water). The "Kinsen" water, which contains traces of gold, is particularly famous and Gin no Yu refers to the hot spring baths that utilize the silver water containing dissolved silver particles. Don't miss the opportunity to sample some of the area's local delicacies, such as the famous Arima Onsen Manju, a sweet steamed bun filled with red bean paste.

Inclusions

  • Admission to Arima Onsen
  • Access to
  • Kin no Yu (gold water) bath
  • Gin no Yu (silver water) baths
  • Round trip bus tickets for the Arima Express bus from Kobe

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your ticket at the JR bus ticket counter inside Sannomiya Bus Terminal.

  • Address: 7-chĹŤme-1 KumoidĹŤri, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0096, Japan.

  • Operating hours: 7:30am to 9pm.

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Getting There

By Train

  • The closest train station is Sannomiya Station. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the redemption point.

  • Board train Portliner to get you there.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The ticket includes admission to Arima Onsen, access to Kin no Yu (gold water) and Gin no Yu (silver water) baths, as well as round trip bus tickets for the Arima Express from Kobe.

The round-trip transfer has a validity of three days, allowing you to stay overnight or extend your visit up to two nights and three days.

You can enjoy the Kinsen (gold bath) with its distinctive yellow hue due to traces of gold, and the Ginsen (silver bath).

Travel insurance is not part of this ticket package.

Highlights include soaking in the therapeutic waters, exploring charming streets with local delicacies and quaint shops, as well as experiencing one of only three hot springs worldwide known for its unique mineral blend.

Yes, you can choose to stay overnight or even up to two nights and three days due to the transfer's extended validity period of three days.

Arima Onsen is one of only three hot springs globally with a rare blend of minerals, known for its healing and rejuvenating properties.

Yes, personal expenses are not covered by this ticket package. You will need to account for these separately during your visit.

The round-trip bus service starts from Kobe and includes transport to Arima Onsen and back.

During your stay, you have the opportunity to stroll through charming streets filled with local delicacies and quaint shops in the vicinity of Arima Onsen.

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