Arima Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs

Nakanobo Zuien address: 808 Arimacho, Kita-ku, Kobe City Environment/Facilities: Nakanobo Zuien is not far from Arima Onsen Station, about a 4-minute walk away. But the hotel was very considerate, knowing that most people came with luggage, so they arranged a free shuttle bus to serve everyone. The hotel was renovated in November 2017, so it looks very clean both inside and outside, making it easy to forget that it is actually a long-established hot spring hotel with a history of more than 150 years. One thing to note is that children under 13 years old are not allowed to stay at the hotel. Therefore, this is good news for travelers who don’t need to bring their children. Because they can enjoy a quiet hot spring trip. Background knowledge: (one) The ancient Arima Onsen is said to have originated from the ancient times when the two gods Omi Takamikoto and Sukunahikona were visiting Arima Onsen and saw three injured crows recovering from their wounds after bathing in a puddle. This is how they discovered the existence of the hot spring. In ancient times, only nobles and monks would go to Arima Onsen to bathe. Emperor Shumei and Emperor Kotoku also visited the hot spring many times, which led to Arima Onsen being called "Emperor's Hot Spring". This also made it famous. Arima Onsen declined for a long time due to war. It was not until Toyotomi Hideyoshi reorganized the Arima Onsen neighborhood that ordinary people began to go to Arima for bathing and tourism. (two) The other two of Japan's three famous springs are: / Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma Prefecture / Gifu Prefecture Gero Onsen feature: Arima Onsen is most famous for its Gold Bath and Silver Bath. "Golden Spring" is a high-temperature hot spring containing strong iron and sodium salts. After gushing out of the ground and coming into contact with the air, the iron in the spring water turns into a light reddish brown, hence the name golden spring water. The color concentration of Golden Spring is 1.5 to 2 times higher than that of ordinary seawater, making it the highest among Japanese hot springs. The salt in the spring water can form a thin film, which has a moisturizing effect; it also contains high silicate substances, which can improve the thermal insulation effect; it also has a bactericidal effect. "Silver Spring" is a carbonated spring, a cold spring with a slightly lower temperature. It can enhance blood circulation, promote metabolism, and eliminate edema. score: 10/10 #Hot Spring Hotel