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Kin no Yu

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Kin no Yu

Easy drop ins at “Kinsen”, the golden springs at Arima Onsen.

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Ranked among Japan's three oldest hot springs, Arima Onsen is a historic site beloved by the likes of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Among its two spring types, the reddish-brown "Kinsen" and the clear "Ginsen", "Kinsen" can be enjoyed for drop-ins at Kin no Yu springs. This hot spring is a rich, iron and salt-laden sodium chloride strong saline spring (high-concentration neutral hot spring). Although the water is colorless when it first emerges, it oxidizes when exposed to air, turning a distinctive reddish-brown.

Inside, there are two baths: "Ichi no Yu" (Men’s bath), inspired by bamboo, a key element in Arima's traditional crafts, and "Ni no Yu" (Women’s bath), themed around Arima’s famous maple park, Zuihoji. Each bath features two tubs, one set at a hotter 44°C and the other at a milder 42°C, allowing guests to choose their preferred temperature.

Next to the facility, a free foot bath is available for those short on time. It’s a convenient way to experience the famous waters. As an extra bonus, visitors can purchase a combined ticket with Gin no Yu hot springs for just 1,200 yen, making it easy to enjoy both spring types.

Highlights

  • A day-trip onsen facility where you can enjoy "Kinsen," one of the two types of spring waters at Arima Onsen.
  • Both the men’s and women’s baths feature two tubs with different water temperatures.
  • Free foot bath available next to the building.

Photos

  • It has long been cherished as a public bathhouse.

    It has long been cherished as a public bathhouse.

  • The men's bath, Ichi no Yu, designed with a bamboo motif.

    The men's bath, Ichi no Yu, designed with a bamboo motif.

  • The footbath, a crowd favorite for dipping in the Kinsen waters

    The footbath, a crowd favorite for dipping in the Kinsen waters

Official FAQs

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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Hangul are available.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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KOBE Free Wi-Fi is available

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Are towels available for rent or purchase?
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Towels are available for purchase only.

Reviews

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    When visiting historic Arima Onsen, you definitely can't miss its most iconic hot spring landmark—Kin no Yu! As soon as you reach the entrance, you can feel the rich atmosphere of a traditional Japanese hot spring town. Because the water is rich in iron and salt, it turns a distinctive golden-brown color when exposed to air, which is why it's called “Kinsen.” It looks very mysterious.

    The moment I stepped into the bath and soaked in the steaming hot spring, all my fatigue instantly disappeared. The deep, gentle warmth was especially soothing, and afterward, my whole body felt refreshed and my skin felt silky smooth. If you don't want to spend a lot of money staying at an expensive hot spring hotel, soaking in a public bath like this is truly the best and most authentic option. After your bath, you can also sit at the free footbath outside and chat while soaking your feet, or buy some carbonated rice crackers nearby. I highly recommend experiencing the excellent golden spring water at Kin no Yu when you visit Arima Onsen!

Details

Name in Japanese
金の湯
Postal Code
651-1401
Address
83 Arimacho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
Telephone
078-904-0680
Closed
2ndTuesday・4thTuesday（Open if National holiday, the next day is closed）, January 1
Business Hours
8:00am - 10:00pm（Admission allowed until 9:30pm）
Admission
High school students and older 800yen（Weekdays 650yen）, Elementary and junior high school students 350yen, free for children under elementary school age
Access
About 5 minutes walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
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