Sightseeing near the hotel

The hotel is close to tourist spots around Arima Onsen,
We will introduce popular tourist spots in Kobe city and around Mt. Rokko.

Tourist spots around Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen area

  • Tsuzumigataki Park

    Approx. 10 hours

    This is the perfect spot for forest bathing. In autumn, the trees turn red with autumn leaves and the waterfall create a fantastical scene.

  • Arima Stamp Museum

    Approx. 15 hours

    Various commemorative stamps are on display, including the world's first stamp and hand-carved stamps that were used when stamps first began to be issued in Japan.

  • Arima Toy Museum

    Approx. 15 hours

    The museum exhibits a wide variety of toys, from traditional German wooden toys to building blocks, mechanical dolls, and model trains.

  • Arima Inari Shrine

    Approx. 15 hours

    It was originally enshrined as the guardian deity of Sugigatani Imperial Palace when Emperor Jomei and Emperor Kotoku visited Arima Onsen. You can get a panoramic view of the hot spring town.

  • Zuihoji Park

    Approx. 15 hours

    It is also known as the "daytime garden" because Toyotomi Hideyoshi never got bored of looking at it all day long.

  • Tenjin spring source

    Approx. 10 hours

    Tenjin Spring, which constantly spews steam from within the grounds of Tenmangu Shrine, is a symbol of Arima and attracts many tourists.

  • Golden Bath

    Approx. 5 hours

    Kin no Yu is an outdoor bath in Arima Onsen. You can enjoy the golden spring water, which contains various ingredients unique to Arima. You can also use the foot bath for free.

  • Silver Bath

    Approx. 5 hours

    This is an outdoor bath at Arima Onsen, on par with Kin no Yu. Here you can enjoy the clear, colorless carbonated spring and radium spring water.

  • Arima Trout Pond and Trout Koikoi Shrine

    Approx. 10 hours

    You can casually enjoy rainbow trout fishing and savor rainbow trout karaage at the teahouse. The park is also home to a shrine dedicated to Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, the god of matchmaking who discovered Arima Onsen, making it a popular spot for families and couples. *Discount coupons for baby trout fishing are available at the hotel front desk.

  • Rokko-Arima Ropeway

    Approx. 30 hours

    This ropeway connects Mount Rokko and Arima Onsen. During the autumn foliage season, you can enjoy a breathtaking view that is hard to put into words.

  • Yusen Shrine

    This shrine enshrines Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, and Kumano-Kusumi-no-Mikoto, who are said to have first discovered Arima Onsen. They are the guardian deities of Arima Onsen and are also worshipped as gods of fertility and child-bearing. You can get a panoramic view of the hot spring town from the grounds.

  • Geisha Cafe Ito

    This is the only geisha cafe and bar in Hyogo Prefecture. Guests can enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets sets, coffee, light meals, and more while being served by active geisha dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and listening to shamisen and Nagauta music. Also, twice a month, Arima geisha perform live tatami dances on the stage inside the bar.

Mount Rokko area

  • Kobe Municipal Rokko Mountain Ranch

    Approx. 30 hours

    Recommended for those who want to relax! In addition to delicious soft serve ice cream, Kobe Cheese Hall also has a cheese factory and a restaurant where you can enjoy cheese dishes.

  • Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden

    Approx. 30 hours

    The park is home to 1,500 species of alpine plants, which bloom and bear fruit throughout the seasons, delighting visitors.

  • ROKKO Forest Sounds
    Museum

    Approx. 30 hours

    You can enjoy the unique sounds of music boxes from around the world, focusing on antique music boxes. You can also create your own original music box.

  • Rokko Mountain Athletic Park GREENIA

    Approx. 30 hours

    It feels great to have fun moving your body on various athletic play equipment in the great outdoors!

  • Rokko Garden Terrace

    Approx. 30 hours

    This is one of the best viewing spots in the country. The panoramic views and the million-dollar night view are breathtaking. In this exotic area, you can also enjoy seasonal dining and shopping.

  • Rokko Cable

    Approx. 30 hours

    As the gateway to Mount Rokko, it connects Rokko Cable Shita Station to Rokko Sanjo Station, a distance of approximately 1.7 km with an elevation difference of 493.3 m, in approximately 10 minutes.

  • Rokkosan Snow Park

    Approx. 30 hours

    The slope is relatively gentle, making it popular with families with children and beginners. There is also a "Snow Land" where you can enjoy sledding and playing in the snow, making it a fun place for both adults and children.

  • Nature experience observation deck
    Rokko weeping

    Approx. 30 hours

    This is a new observation deck that was built on top of Mt. Rokko as a new landmark for Kobe and Mt. Rokko.

Kobe city area

Food & Shopping

  • Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets

    Approx. 40 hours

    This large outlet opened in 2007! The vast grounds are packed with a variety of shops.

  • Roadside Station Kobe Fruit and Flower Park Osawa

    The market sells fresh vegetables and fruits delivered daily from local farmers, and the restaurant serves healthy dishes made with plenty of seasonal ingredients, with a focus on local production and consumption.

Theme park

  • Kobe Municipal Fruit and Flower Park

    Approx. 40 hours

    Located 20 minutes by car or 40 minutes by train (including bus) from Arima, it is known as Kobe's "Renaissance Castle" and is surrounded by nature, including flowers and vineyards!

  • Kobe Municipal Arboretum

    Approx. 30 hours

    The park is home to 1,500 species of alpine plants, which bloom and bear fruit throughout the seasons, delighting visitors.

  • Kobe City Oji Zoo

    Approx. 40 hours

    You will be able to meet 800 animals from around the world, representing approximately 150 different species. Why not try being healed by the animals?

  • Kobe Suma Sea World

    Approx. 50 hours

    This aquarium offers a wide range of experiences and interactions with cute sea creatures such as dolphins, penguins, and seals.

  • The first thing I saw was the first thing I saw.

    An all-weather theme park where you can interact with over 100 types of animals.
    You can get up close and personal with animals such as capybaras, alpacas, and kangaroos, and even feed them.

  • 布引ハーブ園

    Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden is one of the largest herb gardens in Japan, located in Kobe City.
    Approximately 200 species of flowers and herbs, totaling approximately 75,000 plants, bloom here.
    Through herbs, you can experience "living with herbs," a life that coexists richly with the power of nature.

Sightseeing

  • Chinatown

    Approx. 40 hours

    Kobe's Chinatown, Nankinmachi. Why not take a stroll in search of delicious Chinese food and unique goods?

  • Kitano Ijinkan

    Approx. 40 hours

    Some of the foreign-style houses, built overlooking the city of Kobe, are open to the public, offering a glimpse into the Kobe of old.

  • Former Foreign Settlement

    The area was once a settlement for foreigners when Kobe opened its port, and is now home to a plethora of modern buildings from the early Taisho to early Showa periods, with classical architecture remaining largely intact to this day.

Around Kobe Port

  • Kobe Port Cruising Concerto

    Approx. 40 hours

    This restaurant ship allows you to enjoy tea while touring Kobe Port from Harborland.

  • Luminous Kobe 2

    Approx. 40 hours

    This is one of the largest restaurant ships in Japan, and you can enjoy a tour of Kobe Port and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from Meriken Park.

  • Kobe port tower

    Approx. 40 hours

    Located within Kobe Meriken Park, this is a landmark tower that symbolizes Kobe. At night, you can enjoy the illuminated night view.

  • Kobe Harborland
    モ ザ イ ク

    Approx. 40 hours

    This is a commercial complex located southeast of Kobe Harborland, facing the sea. It is also adjacent to Mosaic Garden and Street Corner Amusement Park, making it a great spot to enjoy the whole day.

  • Kobe Harborland umie

    There are 225 stores, including fashion, gourmet food, miscellaneous goods, and a wide variety of large specialty stores.

  • Kobe Anpanman
    Museum

    A museum that unfolds the world of the TV anime "Soreike! Anpanman." You can interact with the characters, shop, and enjoy meals.