2025 Arima Onsen Hotspring Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Arima Onsen in autumn is a feast for the eyes, body and soul. I took the Arima Onsen Ropeway and passed through layers of red maple leaves. I looked down at this secret autumn land from the air and felt like I was in a fairy tale. The cable car departs from Arima Onsen Station and passes by the magnificent Mt. Rokko along the way. The Osaka Bay and Kobe city scenery in the distance are vaguely visible, and at your feet is a sea of ​​red and yellow maple leaves. Autumn (especially mid-November) is the most beautiful time here, when maple leaves dye the entire valley red, creating a breathtaking picture. In just a 12-minute drive, you can enjoy the colorful nature. After arriving at Rokkosan Station on the top of the mountain, you can also go to the Rokkosan Observatory to enjoy the most beautiful night view of Kobe, or take a leisurely stroll in the mountains and enjoy the autumn breeze. After the cable car trip, of course you have to go back to **Arima Onsen** to soak in the gold or silver hot springs to completely relax your body and mind. 📍 **Location**: Arima Onsen Cable Car (Rokko Arima Ropeway) 🎟 **Ticket**: One-way ¥1,040, round trip ¥1,830 🍁 **Best time to view maple leaves**: Mid-November to early December 🎯 **Recommended itinerary**: Take the cable car to view maple leaves → Rokko Mountain night view → Return to Arima Onsen for a hot spring bath #Arima Onsen #Rokko Mountain #Japanese Maple Viewing #Autumn Beauty #Kobe Travel #Hot Spring Tour #Aerial Cable Car #Japanese Secret Place #Maple Viewing Spot #Maple Leaf Season #January Good Place 2025

Arima Onsen is famous for its "gold spring" and "silver spring", but few people know that the source of jealousy is a legendary little attraction. This place is named after the name "jealousy". The spring water is clear and the environment is quiet. It is a unique corner that cannot be missed during the trip. #### Attraction features 1. **Origin of the mysterious name** Legend has it that in ancient times, a woman was jealous of other people's happiness, which eventually turned into this spring, hence the name "Jealousy Fountain". This name is full of story and makes people want to find out. 2. **Pure Spring Water** Although the spring water of Jealousy Spring is not suitable for drinking, its clear and transparent appearance is amazing, and it is surrounded by a green natural environment, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility. 3. **Secret place hidden in the hot spring area** Jealousy Spring is located in the corner of the hot spring street. Compared with the bustling Jinquan and Silver Spring, there are fewer tourists here, making it suitable for quietly appreciating the beauty of nature. #### Practical information 📍 **Address**: Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 📸 **#Arima Onsen Jealousy Spring** **#Hidden Secret Realm** **#Japanese niche attractions** **#Mysterious Legend** **#Autumn Red Leaves Travel** #2024Travel Review

We departed from Osaka Umeda on the same day. After purchasing tickets at the Hankyu Sanban Street Express Bus ticket office under Umeda Station, we departed at noon and arrived at Arima Onsen in about 45 minutes (it seems to be shorter😋) After arriving, I felt a little hungry, so I went to the food street opposite to eat some fish skewers (don’t know how to call it). After that, there was a slope straight up the road from the back. I soon saw Kinnoyu. Unfortunately, there was no Ginnoyu that day. Open the door, but let’s walk up the road first, encircling half of Arima Township? There are many local restaurants and handicrafts along the middle road. I feel very relaxed while walking~ When we were almost there, we turned back along the road to Kinnoyu - to experience the famous mineral hot springs! Unfortunately, Gin no Yu was not open that day. If not, the two of us would have bathed together~ But it was still very comfortable. After bathing in the bath, I felt a lot more relaxed and charged up for the next journey! After soaking in the soup, I had a glass of iced milk. At this time, there were no distracting thoughts in my mind. There was only one word that came to my mind: cool❤️ The day after I came out, it started to get dark. It was time to prepare to go back. Along the way, I saw cheesecake and coffee again. No. I hesitated to buy ~Maybe it’s because I just finished making soup, but the combination of cheesecake and coffee took it to another level🤣 At the end of the next day, I took the Arima Tram back to the city of Kobe (there was a cat conductor on the Arima Tram, but I was in a hurry when I got off the train, so I didn’t see the front). In Kobe City We walked around the area and had dinner, which ended the day's trip😁(Unfortunately, because we went to the wrong place and had to catch the last train back to Osaka, we didn't see the night view of Kobe🥲🥲) I will go there one more time next time !