Checked against official sources on October 9, 2026 · 日本語版: 有馬温泉の日帰りガイド
KOBE · HOT SPRING TOWN
Arima Onsen in a day
One of Japan’s oldest hot spring towns, 30–45 minutes from central Kobe. Choose a quick public bath, a long soak or just a walk.
Four ways to spend the day
1–2 HOURS
Public baths
¥700–¥800Kin no Yu or Gin no Yu, per adult
The quick option. Kin no Yu opens at 8:00. Check which Tuesday each one closes.
HALF A DAY OR MORE
Taiko no Yu spa complex
¥2,750Adults, weekday full day · night entry ¥1,980 · plus ¥75 bathing tax
Many baths and stone saunas with loungewear and towels included. A good rainy-day base.
BOOK AHEAD
Ryokan day-use plan
Some inns open their baths to day visitors, sometimes with lunch or a private room. Not every inn, not every day: check the inn’s own site for dates, booking and age limits.
NO BATHING NEEDED
Walk the old town
Taiko Bridge and Nene Bridge, the Yumoto-zaka lane, temples and steaming hot spring sources. Stay behind the fences at the springs.
Taiko no Yu: prices and rules
| Ticket | Weekdays | Weekends & holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adults, full day | ¥2,750 | ¥2,970 |
| Adults, nightEntry after 19:30 | ¥1,980 | ¥2,090 |
| ChildrenElementary school | ¥1,239 | ¥1,430 |
| ChildrenAges 3–5 | ¥440 | ¥550 |
Peak days (December 26 – January 3, May 3–5, August 11–15): adults ¥3,300. The ¥75 bathing tax is waived for children 6 and under, and for elementary school children on weekdays.
Source: Taiko no Yu, prices and hours
Taiko no Yu refuses guests with tattoos and anyone who is drunk. No outside food or drink. Open 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:00); hours change on some days, so check the official page for your date. Parking is free for 4 hours if you take your ticket to the front desk.
Getting there
| Mode | Arrive at | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe Electric Railway | Arima Onsen Station, then walk | The last train back |
| BusHighway or local | Stops in town | Boarding point and booking rules |
| Car | A car park chosen in advance | Steep, narrow streets in the centre |
The tourist association estimates 30–45 minutes from central Kobe and about 60 minutes by bus from Osaka. If you drive, choose a car park before entering the old town — Arima Onsen Parking and the Ropeway parking are among those listed, and fees can change without notice.
Sample plans
Pick one bath, one walk and one meal
- About 2 hours: one public bath or the footbath, then the old town.
- Half a day: a public bath, lunch and shopping, then the springs and bridges.
- Half a day indoors: Taiko no Yu as your base — good in rain.
- Full day: a booked ryokan day plan plus a town walk.
Don’t rush between several baths: the slopes and crowds slow you down. Drink water and rest between soaks.
Plan the rest of your trip
Kin no Yu and Gin no Yu comparedGetting around Hyogo without a car