Winter Limited: Kobe Rokko Snow Park Skiing/Snow Fun & Arima Onsen (One of Japan's Three Famous Hot Springs) Day Trip | Departing from Osaka
- Mount Rokko: 5-Hour Snow Play/Skiing Experience – Enjoy snow play, skiing, and onsen all in one day!
- Arima Onsen [One of Japan's Three Oldest Hot Springs]: Relax and unwind in the charming atmosphere of a traditional Japanese onsen.
- Round-trip direct transportation from Osaka – no need to plan your own travel.
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What to expect
Osaka Round-Trip to Mount Rokko Skiing & Onsen Day Trip This trip allows you to immerse yourself in snow and skiing at Mount Rokko, and enjoy a relaxing time at Arima Onsen. Seamlessly switch from energetic fun to soothing relaxation, making it a fulfilling winter experience for friends, families, or couples.
Kobe Mount Rokko SNOW PARK
- Diverse slopes for different skill levels It has beginner slopes (gentle slopes, suitable for beginners to practice), intermediate slopes (slightly undulating, suitable for advanced players), and children’s slopes, where the whole family can have fun. The slopes are well maintained, with soft snow and high safety.
- Rich snow activities, not just skiing In addition to skiing, there are snow tubing (sitting on a snow tube and rushing down the slope, full of fun), snow banana boats, snow walking areas, etc. You can immerse yourself in the snow even if you don’t ski, which is especially suitable for families or tourists who are afraid of the difficulty of skiing.
- Complete facilities, easy and convenient It provides ski equipment (snowboards, ski suits, snow shoes, etc.) rental service, no need to bring your own; there is a rest area.
Lunch recommendation: Free dining in the snow field or Rokko Garden Terrace
Arima Onsen Arima Onsen is located in Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is known as one of the three ancient hot springs in Japan, along with Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture and Nanki Shirahama Onsen in Wakayama Prefecture, and occupies an important position in Japanese hot spring culture. Arima Onsen has seven spring sources, namely Carbonic Acid, Taiko, Goshu, Tenjin, Nuta, Gokuraku and Arima, which are scattered throughout the Arima area. Among them, the “Kin-sen” with an iron-red color and the colorless and transparent carbonated spring “Gin-sen” are the most famous.
The hot spring town where Arima Onsen is located is distributed in the high mountain valley at the foot of Momiji Valley on the north side of the Rokko Mountains, and narrow winding streets run through the old town. Here, there are not only hot springs with significant therapeutic effects, but also many historical temples, shrines and traditional Japanese houses that have been well preserved. After the opening of Kobe Port 150 years ago, many foreign tourists came here and built Western-style hotels and facilities, making this place a blend of Japanese tradition and Western culture, exuding a unique and charming atmosphere.
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Reviews
We had a wonderful experience at Rokko Mountain and Arima Onsen, made even more special thanks to our tour guide, Richard. He was incredibly accommodating, attentive, and genuinely mindful of our needs throughout the trip. We would also like to commend our driver, who was equally excellent—very careful with driving and ensuring our safety at all times. The bus was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, which made the journey even more pleasant. Overall, it was a smooth, enjoyable, and truly memorable tour. Highly recommended! Thanks Richard! - Paula
Rokko Snow Park is a relatively close ski resort to Osaka, less than an hour away, so we could meet at 8:40 AM without rushing. There were many local Japanese tourists that day, and there was a snow play area where you could build snowmen and throw snowballs. The ski slopes are gentle, making it a good place for beginners to start. My family also tried skiing on two planks for the first time! The restaurant was very crowded at lunchtime, and we had to wait in line. But there were four or five food trucks and also snack stands, so there was no problem finding food. In the afternoon, we went to Arima Onsen, a 30-minute drive away, to soak in the hot springs. It was a traditional Japanese bathhouse with cold baths, hot baths, a sauna, and an outdoor pool, a very novel experience! Thank you very much to Karin, our guide, for her careful arrangements that made the whole event go smoothly. The children had a lot of fun!
It was a very happy trip. The tour guide, Karin, was very professional and answered every question we had. We were also very lucky that day and encountered snow, which the kids went crazy for. Thank you for giving our family trip a wonderful memory.
Nice tour and had a fun with Kids, hassle free. Pick up this package as Cable Car to go up to Mount Rokko checked in advace is under servicing. Tour guide Karin is very fluent in English and always there with you during your tour if any enquiries.
Thank you to the lovely Karin for her hospitality. If you meet her, don't forget to give her a good review and cheer her on! Also, I suggest the company could have clear signs. We arrived at the designated location early and waited, but all the tour operators were also gathering here at the time. I had to ask each one individually before someone helped me find the window. It was really nerve-wracking.
great experience with warmly tour leader Karin.
The tour guide "karin" did a great job, and the trip was very enjoyable.
Thank you to our guide for taking good care of us
I had a wonderful time on the tour! Richard, our tour guide, was incredibly helpful and had a fantastic way with the kids.
Richard is our tour guide and he’s been patient and one of the kindest we’ve ever met. Our family enjoyed this trip, thanks to him! 🩷
Good to know
【About Activity Details】 Snow Play Package: Includes snow park entrance ticket + snow sled + snow boots Ski Package (Two Boards): Includes snow park entrance ticket + one-day ski lift pass + full set of equipment (ski set of 3: ski boots, skis, ski poles + ski wear + gloves) Snowboard Package (Single Board): Includes snow park entrance ticket + one-day ski lift pass + full set of equipment (snowboard set of 2: snowboard boots, snowboard + ski wear + gloves)
Recommended Day Trip Onsen (Hot Springs), expenses at your own cost:
- Taiko no Yu Fee: Weekdays ¥2090, Weekends and Holidays ¥2200 (Short time 1 hour use)
- Kin no Yu Fee: Weekday Adults ¥650, Elementary School Students ¥350; Weekends, Public Holidays and Japanese National Holidays Adults ¥800; Closed: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month and January 1st
- Gin no Yu Fee: Weekday Adults ¥550, Elementary School Students ¥300; Weekends, Public Holidays and Japanese National Holidays Adults ¥700; Closed: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month and January 1st
- Combination Ticket for Kin no Yu & Gin no Yu: ¥1200
【About Trip Duration】 According to Japanese law, Japanese drivers are not allowed to work more than 10 hours per day (including travel to and from the garage). The tour guide may adjust the itinerary and duration of stops as appropriate based on traffic and on-site conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
【Pre-Departure Notification Email】 We will send a notification email the night before departure between 20:00–21:00 (Japan time). The email will include: tour guide contact information, driver information, a map of the meeting location, and important notes. Please be sure to check your email, including your junk mail folder. During peak season, emails may be slightly delayed. Thank you for your understanding. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
【About Seating Arrangements】 This tour is a group tour, and vehicle seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your seating requests. If you have special needs, please indicate them in the “Special Requests” column when placing your order. However, the final arrangement will be coordinated and decided by the tour guide based on the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
【About Group Tours】 This tour is a group activity, and you may be traveling with travelers from different countries or who speak different languages. We hope you can embrace multiculturalism and enjoy the diversity of the journey.
【About Meeting Time】 Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting location on time. This is a group tour, and we will not be able to wait for latecomers, nor will refunds be provided. Any costs and responsibilities incurred due to lateness shall be borne by the traveler. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Force Majeure】 In the event of delays due to weather, traffic, or other force majeure factors, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the order of the itinerary on-site, or shorten/cancel the duration of some attractions as appropriate to ensure the safety of the itinerary. We will do our best to provide the best experience. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Luggage】 Each traveler may bring one standard piece of luggage free of charge. Please indicate this in the “Special Requests” column when placing your order. If you bring luggage without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the vehicle, affecting the safety and comfort of others. The tour guide has the right to refuse boarding, and no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Vehicle Type】 The appropriate vehicle type (such as a van, minibus, or bus) will be arranged according to the actual number of participants. It is not possible to specify the vehicle type. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Leaving the Group Mid-Tour】 This tour is a group tour, and it is not possible to leave the group mid-tour or depart early. If you leave the group on your own, the remaining itinerary will be considered automatically forfeited, no refund will be given, and related responsibilities and expenses shall be borne by you.
【About Arrangements After the Tour Ends】 As the end time of the tour may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic, the above time is for reference only. We recommend that you do not arrange other tight schedules (such as flights, performances, appointments) on the same day. We will not be liable for any losses caused by delays. Thank you for your understanding.
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