Arima Kaido Onsen; Suzuran no Yu
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Location
- Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 43 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Arima Kaido Onsen Suzuran no Yu sits in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride water reaches 43°C, pH 7.3. The venue includes a covered bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — On the Arima Kaido road winding through the Rokko Mountains from Kobe toward Japan's oldest documented hot spring resort, Suzuran no Yu (lily of the valley spring) offers a fragrant prelude to Arima Onsen itself; the Rokko Mountain forest backdrop and the proximity to both Kobe's cosmopolitan port and Arima's ancient thermal tradition make this hillside facility a uniquely layered bathing experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 43 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.