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Kobe: Arima Onsen Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 797 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Uncover the rich heritage of Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring towns, on this engaging guided cultural walk. Beginning at Arima Onsen Station, explore sacred sites like Tenjin Sengen, where you’ll learn about the area's historical significance and its famous visitors. Stroll along Yumotozaka and discover Tansan Sengen, known for its unique carbonated spring water, and hear about its transformation from superstition to culinary delight. Visit Taiko’s Yudonokan museum to dive into the intertwining of bath culture and politics, before savoring freshly baked nama tansan senbei at Yunohanado Honpo. This tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and local flavors.

  • Explore Arima Onsen with an expert local guide
  • Visit historical sites and learn about famed visitors like emperors
  • Sample unique local treats including nama tansan senbei
  • Enjoy a compact journey filled with culture and history
Activity location
  • Arima Onsen
    • Arimacho, Kita-ku,
    • 651-1401, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Arima eki-mae
    • Arimacho
    • 651-1401, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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Kobe: Arima Onsen Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 797.23 x 1 AdultRM 797.23
Total
Price is RM 797.23
Until Fri, 27 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Taiko’s Yudonokan museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sampling of carbonated rice crackers
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and beverages

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Arima Onsen
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s oldest hot spring towns, known for its mineral-rich “Kinsen” and “Ginsen” waters and its long healing tradition. Key spots include Tenjin Sengen, the spring linked to Arima’s origins, and Tansan Sengen, the carbonated source behind the local tansan senbei. You can also visit Taiko’s Yudonokan, which explains Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s role in developing Arima, and Onsenji Temple, a historic site for healing prayers. The town’s streets offer a warm glimpse of local culture, highlighted by freshly baked nama tansan senbei available only here.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Arima Onsen
    • Arimacho, Kita-ku,
    • 651-1401, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Arima eki-mae
    • Arimacho
    • 651-1401, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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