Appearing in recorded history as long ago as 631 A.D., Arima Onsen Town is one of the oldest and most famous hot spring resort towns in Japan. There are several public baths to choose from, but all the bathhouses in town get their water from the same two sources: The mineral-rich Gold Spring and the clear but slightly radioactive Silver Spring, both of which are believed to have health benefits. The town also hosts many festivals throughout the year, and if you're lucky enough to be here while one is happening, you'll likely get to see a geisha performance.
Arima Onsen Town, Kita-ku, Kita, Kobe 651-1401, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Phone: +81-78-9-04-07-08
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