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Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima

Location Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$38.51
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Overview

The Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima offers a unique hiking experience starting from Arima Onsen. This tour takes you through historic paths surrounded by nature and rich history, revealing trails used by travelers for centuries.

  • 🗺️ Start your journey at Arima Onsen Station, just a short 5-minute walk to the trailhead.
  • 🌳 Pass by Mushi-jigoku, where historic sites related to Arima Onsen's carbonated springs provide intriguing insights.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Hike along Totoya Road, the main route connecting Kobe and Arima, immersed in the natural landscape.
  • ☕ Stop at the site of the old tea house, now a gazebo, to rest for about 10 minutes and soak in the surroundings.
  • 🌲 Continue on the Fudeya Road, traversing the Healing Forest filled with diverse plant life and various bird species.
  • 🌄 Enjoy breathtaking views from the viewpoint deck overlooking the town and the Tamba mountain ranges.
  • 💧 Visit Taiko Waterfall, a stunning cascade nestled between rocky cliffs, perfect for photos.
  • 🌳 Conclude your hike at Zuihouji Park, known for its charming mountain gate and as a prime spot for autumn foliage in Kansai.
  • 👟 All essential hiking gear is included, such as emergency medical supplies, hydration drinks, and rain protection equipment.
  • 🐕 Service animals are welcome, and public transportation options are conveniently available nearby.

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Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • 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
    $38.51
    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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