The Arima Onsen area is quite suitable for taking a leisurely stroll.
When I came during the maple season before, I was in a rush and could only take a quick look.
This time, I have more time to explore deeper.
From the Arima Onsen Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, if you walk towards the Kinsen, you will definitely see this scenery.
Behind this house is the Zenpukuji Temple, one of Kobe’s famous cherry blossom viewing spots.
Since it’s still March and there are no cherry blossoms yet, I can only show you pictures of bare branches.
Originally, I had planned to soak my feet in a foot bath, but unfortunately, it is closed today.
No problem, let’s just wander around and take a look at the old houses~
This shop is so old-fashioned.
This restaurant is extremely popular, and I originally planned to go in and have some delicious Akashiyaki.
However, it’s fully booked.
The carbonated pancake here is quite delicious, but unfortunately it is prone to breaking.
This is the Tansansengen Park.
However, the water is cold.
There is a place similar to a pavilion, which seems to be the source of the spring.
Since it is winter and there is fear of freezing, it is prohibited to use it XD.
Next, as you continue walking, which is a Onsenji Temple…
Next to the Onsenji Temple is the shrine that we didn’t finish climbing last time, called Tosen Shrine.
This shrine doesn’t have many steps, less than 200 steps.
The only downside is that the steps are continuous, so it can be a bit tiring to keep walking.
However, it is easier to climb compared to Jingo-ji Temple.
Tosen Shrine
This place has a Mahakala.
Horse painting is quite interesting.
Finally, let’s talk about the emblem of this shrine… Yes, it’s a turtle pattern…
In fact, beneath the main hall of the shrine, there is also a statue of a turtle.
Above is the situation of taking a walk in the Arima Onsen area in 2012~
For more attractions in Hyogo and Kobe, please refer to the Kansai attractions page.
Interested individuals can refer to this walking map of Arima Onsen for a leisurely stroll.
My route this time starts from the old street behind the Kinsen (Yumotozaka), then goes down the Negaizaka (Hill of Wishes).
The walking time here is about one hour.
If you plan to soak in a hot spring here, I recommend allocating at least three hours!
(Because I have already visited many places last time, I didn’t visit them this time.)
Reference:
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen Map
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