Arima Onsen Taikounoyu Spa in Kobe: Mineral waters and Kobe beef

The iron-rich dark waters hold heat longer than clear mineral pools, so you choose which one suits your mood.

Arima Onsen Taikounoyu Spa in Kobe is a bathing facility where you soak in two distinct mineral waters (one dark and iron-rich for heat retention, one clear and glass-like for sensory clarity) with the option to add a Kobe beef sukiyaki meal. The facility is open until 9 PM. Guests must be 13 or older, and tattoos must be covered. A meal ticket is valid only between noon and 2:30 PM on the day of your visit.

The experience

Eight hours is the window you get, though you decide how long to stay in the water. The spa's two pools work differently: the dark waters, loaded with iron, trap heat and hydration for a deeply warming soak. The clear mineral waters at Taikou-no-yu are known for their glass-like quality and the minerals that boost metabolism and appetite. You bring nothing but yourself. The facility provides towel, bath towel, clothing for use inside, and a guidebook in English, Chinese or Korean with instructions.

If you want to eat, order the Kobe beef sukiyaki set meal with a soft drink at the restaurant between noon and 2:30 PM. The menu is fixed and the meal ticket is valid only on the day you visit. Outside food and drinks are not allowed. The facility sits near public transportation and has around 200 free parking spaces if you drive (up to four hours). Wheelchair access is available, and the spa suits all fitness levels.

Entry is refused to anyone with visible tattoos unless they are covered with stickers or tape, and to anyone who appears intoxicated. The facility may close for irregular maintenance, in which case you would be asked to reschedule. Last admission is 9 PM.

What’s included

• Admission ticket.
• bathing fee.
• towel and bath towel.
• clothing for use inside the venue.
• guidebook in English, Chinese or Korean.
• soft serve ice cream.
• Kobe beef sukiyaki set meal and soft drink (on option 2 only, ordered between noon and 2:30 PM).

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 1No fixed time

Option 2No fixed time

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 to 86 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Address Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu(292-2 Ikenoshiri, Arimacho, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401, Japan) How to get there: Take a train to Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station and walk for about 8 minutes.”

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Caiyi Travel

Is this one for you?Choose option 1 if you want to experience both pools and add a premium bedrock bath with a Dr. fish treatment and soft serve ice cream. Choose option 2 if you prefer the main pools paired with a Kobe beef meal at lunch.

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Top questions

Can I bring my own towel and swimsuit to Arima Onsen Taikounoyu?

The facility provides towel, bath towel and clothing for use inside the venue, so you do not need to bring your own. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

What is the difference between the dark waters and the clear waters at Taikou-no-yu?

The dark, iron-rich waters offer exceptional heat retention and hydration for a deeply warming soak. The clear, mineral-rich waters at Taikou-no-yu are known for their glass-like quality and are believed to boost metabolism and appetite.

When can I order the Kobe beef sukiyaki meal?

The meal is served between noon and 2:30 PM, with the last order at 2:30 PM. A meal ticket is provided at reception and is valid only on the day of your visit. The menu is fixed and cannot be changed.

What happens if I have a tattoo?

Tattoos must be covered with stickers or tape to enter the facility. If they are not covered, entry will be denied.

Is there parking at Arima Onsen Taikounoyu?

Around 200 free parking spaces are available on-site for up to four hours. Public transportation options are also available nearby.