Things to do in Arima Onsen

The open-air bath was wonderful! The relaxation areas within the facility were also very well-maintained, so I was able to rest comfortably on the last day of my trip. My only minor disappointment was that most of the hot spring users were local seniors, and some tourists were talking loudly, making the bath area echo. While it's natural for families to converse, it would be great if tourists like us could be a little more mindful.

We had a wonderful experience on this tour! Everything was well organized, from the itinerary to the transportation and activities. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. They made the experience enjoyable and shared interesting information along the way. Highly recommended!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended! A five-star tour experience that was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly adaptable. I was extremely satisfied with this trip, and I especially want to thank our tour guide, Richard Fu, and the driver team. Here are a few reasons why I wholeheartedly recommend them: [Professional Bilingualism and Excellent Adaptability] Richard's communication in both Chinese and English was very fluent. During the trip, when we encountered a minor detour, he remained calm and demonstrated exceptional adaptability, which made everyone feel very secure. [Attentive Care for Seniors] We had several senior members in our group, and Richard was incredibly thoughtful throughout the entire journey, constantly checking on their well-being and health. He was very kind to them. [Proactive and Enthusiastic, Full of Memories] He also proactively helped everyone take beautiful photos 📷, allowing us to capture very precious moments. [Smooth Pacing, Safe Driving] The timing of the itinerary was perfectly managed, never feeling rushed. The driver also drove very smoothly, making for a comfortable and reassuring ride. This was a high-quality experience that makes you want to "book again and genuinely participate again." I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great trip!

Brother Ding provided great service; visiting four attractions in one day was very fulfilling. The recommended Taiko-no-Yu was truly wonderful. The weather was nice that day, and we were fortunate enough to enjoy the million-dollar night view of Mount Rokko. It was a great day trip experience.

Himeji Castle was the only highlight of this trip, and Arima Onsen was a nice experience, while the night view was quite ordinary and not recommended. However, the most impressive part was our tour guide, who was very friendly, multilingual, fluent in Mandarin, and provided excellent service with careful explanations of everything we needed to pay attention to. If there is a next time, I would be very happy to join a tour with this guide and driver again, and I would definitely recommend it to others.

This is the perefect itinerary for us because it starts at 11 am so we didn't have to wake up super ealry. It also allows us to explore the locations on our own with enough time without feeling rushed. Cave was an excellent guide! We were the only English-speaking tourist in the group but he made sure that we know everything that we needed, even if he had to repeat all that he said from Mandarin to English.

I genuinely did not expect to enjoy this tour so much! Massive kudos to Harid for all his effort in ensuring that we get to make the most out of his tour. He’s very, very smart and he shared so much information about Himeji Castle which made me feel like I was at a live show in the History Channel. Please make sure to include this on your itinerary!

We had a fantastic trip with Huo nan. He is extremely courteous, and polite. He helped us with his knowledge about the various places we visited along with him. I strongly recommend him for any other rides with him.

This trip to Kobe was truly unforgettable, and I especially want to give a big shout-out to our tour guide, Rick! 👏🏻 Rick was incredibly dedicated, effortlessly switching between English and Chinese with perfect fluency and no awkwardness. His explanations throughout the tour were detailed and engaging, showing his deep knowledge and passion for Japan. Besides sharing historical backgrounds, he also pointed out scenes and settings from Japanese dramas that took place in the areas we visited, which gave us a deeper understanding of Kobe and left a more lasting impression. Moreover, Rick's recommendations for local food were spot on! The ice cream and bread in Kobe were absolutely delicious, each one clearly made with care, adding so much to our trip 😋 **A little anecdote:** When we arrived at the entrance of Mount Rokko, we realized we had accidentally left our wallet at a Lawson convenience store in Arima Onsen. We were really anxious, but Rick remained very calm and immediately helped us contact the Lawson staff. We were even luckier to encounter a driver from his company, who, without hesitation, drove us down the mountain to retrieve our wallet. The entire process was efficient and thoughtful, and we are truly grateful for their help! This trip was not only fun but also filled with heartwarming human kindness. Good people deserve all the best 🫶🏻 I wholeheartedly recommend Rick as a tour guide; he is professional and reliable. I will definitely book with him again next time! 🌟