Kita Ward

Few places in Hyogo Prefecture have a history as closely tied to hot-spring culture as Kita Ward. This northern ward of Kobe includes Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot-spring resorts, long valued for its iron-rich kinsen, or “gold” spring, and clear ginsen, or “silver” spring. The Rokko Mountains rise along the ward’s southern side, placing wooded slopes and rural districts within Kobe’s wider urban area. Arima’s narrow streets, inns and bathhouses preserve the atmosphere of a resort shaped by centuries of visitors. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Kita Ward and Hyogo Prefecture.

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