Checked against official sources on October 9, 2026 · 日本語版: 有馬温泉 金の湯・銀の湯
ARIMA ONSEN · PUBLIC BATHS
Gold water ¥800 · Silver water ¥700
Arima’s two public baths, compared: water, prices, hours and which Tuesday each one closes.
Kin no Yu vs Gin no Yu
| Kin no Yu | Gin no Yu | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Brown “gold” water: iron-rich and very salty | Clear “silver” water: carbonated and radium springs |
| AdultsWeekday price in brackets | ¥800(¥650 weekdays) | ¥700(¥550 weekdays) |
| Elementary and junior high students | ¥350 | ¥300 |
| Preschool children | Free | Free |
| HoursLast entry 30 min before | 8:00–22:00 | 9:00–21:00 |
| ClosedPlus January 1 | 2nd and 4th Tuesday | 1st and 3rd Tuesday |
Weekday prices do not apply over New Year, Golden Week (early May) and Obon (mid-August). If a closing Tuesday is a national holiday, the bath opens and closes the next day. Both may limit entry when crowded.
Source: Kin no Yu and Gin no Yu official pages
833 ARIMA-CHO · TOWN CENTRE
Kin no Yu (Gold)
¥8008:00–22:00 · last entry 21:30
The water comes out clear and turns reddish brown as the iron meets the air — the colour is not dirt. A free footbath, the Taiko no Ashiyu, sits outside. Reopened March 17, 2026 after renovation.
1039-1 ARIMA-CHO · UPHILL
Gin no Yu (Silver)
¥7009:00–21:00 · last entry 20:30
Clear water mixing carbonated and radium springs, plus a steam sauna. It sits uphill in the temple district, so allow a few extra minutes on the slope.
Does the two-spa pass save money?
The pass costs ¥1,200 (adults only) and is valid for one month. At regular prices it saves ¥300 on ¥1,500. On weekdays the two weekday prices also add up to ¥1,200, so it saves nothing — but you can still use the second visit another day within the month.
Before you go in
Bathhouse tips
- Towels are not included. Bring your own or buy one at the counter. Body soap, rinse-in shampoo and hair dryers are provided.
- Wash and rinse at the shower seats before you get in, and keep your towel out of the water.
- Skip the bath or ask staff first if you have a health condition, are pregnant or have been drinking.
Tattoos: the official pages we checked do not state a tattoo rule for Kin no Yu or Gin no Yu. If you have tattoos, phone before you go (Kin no Yu +81-78-904-0680, Gin no Yu +81-78-904-0256). Taiko no Yu, the big spa complex in Arima, does refuse guests with tattoos.
Getting there
Both are a short walk from Arima Onsen Station on the Kobe Electric Railway. The streets are steep and partly cobbled. Neither bath has its own free car park; use the paid car parks nearby.
Plan the rest of your trip
Arima Onsen day trip: Taiko no Yu, ryokan day use and getting there