Hyogo Prefecture occupies the heart of western Honshu, stretching from the rugged Sea of Japan coast to the warm Seto Inland Sea, anchored by the cosmopolitan port city of Kobe. It shelters Japan's most photogenic castle at Himeji, the ancient hot-spring village of Arima Onsen, the world-famous Kobe beef ranches of the Tajima highlands, and the island of Awaji, birthplace of Japanese mythology.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
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Arima Onsen Kin no Yu (Gold Spring Public Bath)
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Arima Onsen Gin no Yu (Silver Spring Public Bath)
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Nishimuraya Honkan Private Onsen
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The Thousand Kobe Spa
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Tosen Goshobo Ryokan Private Bath
Natural hot spring
Arima Onsen
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
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Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
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Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
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Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.