Kin-no-Yu |
Kobe
Kita Ward
Arima Onsen is one of the Three Ancient Springs of Japan and is also known as Kansai's hot spring town of retreat. Kin-no-Yu (literally meaning Golden Spring) was opened in 2002 as a public bath for people to casually enjoy the famous springs of Arima.
On the first floor are the front desk, the entrance and resting area. The hot springs are on the second floor, separated into Ichi-no-Yu (First Spring) for men, and Ni-no-Yu (Second Spring) for women. Visitors can enjoy soaking in the red-brown flowing springs whose color is much like the red-tint of pure gold.
There are three spas in both the male and female hot springs: Atsu-Yu (hot water) at 44℃, Nuru-Yu (lukewarm water) at 42℃ and Shira-Yu (plain water) also at 42℃. The 'golden waters' are rich in minerals so oversoaking may result in sensitive reactions to the waters. Visitors are recommended to start soaking in Shira-Yu, move to Nuru-Yu and end in Atsu-Yu.
Outside Kin-no-Yu are Taiko no Ashi-Yu, a foot bath and Taiko-no-Insenba, a drinking fountain, free for public use. Just soaking your feet in the flowing hot spring for 10 minutes is all it takes to warm the body. It is a great place to relax and enjoy your time in groups. The clear water of the drinking fountain is said to be effective against chronic digestive diseases and many other ailments.
INFORMATION
- Name
- Kin-no-Yu
- Annual Closures
- Every second and fourth Tuesday (open on national holidays, closed the following day)
January 1st
- Opening Hours
- 8:00AM – 10:00PM
- Address
- 833 Arima, Kita-ku, Kobe City, 651-1401
- Access
- 5 minutes on foot from Arima Onsen station, Kobe Electric Railway.
- Admission Fee
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Adults (junior high and above): 650 yen
Children (elementary school): 340 yen
Infants: Free - Telephone
- 078-904-0608
- URL
- http://arimaspa-kingin.jp/e/cont01/cont01-flm.htm
- Remarks
- Elevator access available between the 1st and 2nd floor.
One baby bed available in the women's changing area.
Wheelchair accessible restroom available on the 1st floor.
It is easy to take a quick dip in the golden springs of the footbath, which is popular and always bustling with activity. Nearby is Yumotozaka, the shopping street, lined with restaurants and shops, perfect for experiencing the charm of the hot spring town. (Asami Oonaka)
Last updated: February 7, 2018
Event information and place details are subject to change. Please confirm in advance.
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