Surrounded by nature and tranquility at the northern foot of Mt. Rokko in Kobe, Arima Onsen is one of the three oldest hot-spring resorts in Japan, along with Dogo Onsen and Shirahama Onsen. It is well-known for its two types of springs: Kinsen, or “Gold Spring,” which is brownish-red water rich in iron and salinity,and Ginsen, or “Silver Spring,” which is transparent water containing radium and carbonate. Historically known as the favorite of the renowned feudal lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, this traditional town attracts millions of visitors every year.
(有馬温泉は、神戸六甲山北麓に位置する自然と静寂に囲まれた温泉郷で、道後温泉、白浜温泉と共に日本三大古湯と称される。名物は、茶褐色の鉄分と塩分が豊富な「金の湯」と透明色のラジウムと炭酸を含む「銀の湯」である。歴史上、有名な大名である豊臣秀吉の お気に入りとして知られるこの伝統的な街には、何百万人もの観光客が毎年訪れる)