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Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima

Location Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$35.49
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Overview

This tour is one of the very few hiking tours that start from Arima Onsen. This hiking tour takes you along historic roads winding through the scenic, healing forests of Arima Onsen. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers an immersive experience in both nature and history, following trails used by travelers and traders since ancient times.
Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Guide
  • Emergency medical supplies
  • Drinks for hydration
  • Umbrella, rainwear, and other rain gears
  • Hiking shoes, clothing, and other mountaineering gears

Meeting point
Please look for a guide holding a board with the participant's name at the Arima Onsen Station of the Rokko-Arima Ropeway.
Return details
Please look for a guide holding a board with the participant's name at the Arima Onsen Station of the Rokko-Arima Ropeway.

This is the standard itinerary for the tour.

Start At: Arima Onsen Station of Arima Rokko Ropeway
We will walk about 5 minutes from Arima Onsen Station to the trailhead.

Pass By: Mushi-jigoku (The trailhead)
The historic sites related to the carbonated spring sources of Arima Onsen provide fascinating insights.

Trail Along: Totoya Road
The mountain trail that served as the main road for travel between Kobe and Arima.

Stop At: The site of the old tea house
The site where the mountain pass teahouse once stood is now a gazebo. We will take a break for about 10 minutes here.

Trail Along: Fudeya Road
We will walk along the Fudeya Trail that passes through the Healing Forest. In the Healing Forest, you can see a variety of plants, and it is also home to many different species of birds.

Stop At: Viewpoint Deck
From the viewpoint deck, you can gaze upon the town and the mountain ranges of the Tamba region.

Stop At: Taiko Waterfall
It’s a beautiful waterfall cascading between rocky cliffs.

Endpoint: Zuihouji Park
A park featuring a quaint mountain gate and rest areas, renowned as one of the top spots for autumn foliage in the Kansai region.
The tour ends here.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You cannot participate if wearing unsuitable footwear for hiking, such as heeled shoes or sandals.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima

    Location Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $35.49
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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