Arima Forest Hike: Explore Historic Trails

Explore ancient trails in Arima’s healing forests with a guided historic road hike. Discover nature and history intertwined on this immersive journey.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tansan Jigoku - This is the typical itinerary for the tour.
    Start At: Arima Onsen Station of Arima Rokko Ropeway
    A short 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Station leads to the trailhead.
    Pass By: Mushi-jigoku (The trailhead)
    Explore the historic sites linked to the carbonated spring sources of Arima Onsen, offering intriguing insights.
    Trail…
What's Included
  • Emergency medical supplies
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hiking shoes, clothing, and other mountaineering gears
  • Umbrella, rainwear, and other rain gears
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

This tour is among the rare hiking excursions that commence from Arima Onsen. It guides participants through historic paths meandering through the picturesque and rejuvenating forests of Arima Onsen. With an expert guide leading the way, this tour provides a rich experience in both nature and history, tracing routes that have been traveled by…

Location
Arima Onsen Station
Please look for a guide holding a board with the participant's name at the Arima Onsen Station of the Rokko-Arima Ropeway.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Aubrey_o
Dec 20, 2025
Best tour guide ever. - Our guide was amazing. Her english was very easy to understand and she answered every single one of our questions with great detail. She Answered all of our history questions and questions that we had about a balance , japan and the culture making it much more friendly to go on the hike. She offered frequent stops.If we needed so that we were not over exerted. We love history and culture and she was able to give us a fantastic experience telling us all the new things about japan. This is our dream vacation and she made it a yet perfect way to start it off.So that we would not offend anyone.And also , be able to have the most fun during the vacation. She Made sure to take pictures of us so we wouldn't forget the memories.She was very friendly. She even brought us a snack, so we could try some food from Japan on our hike and she brought us Macha tea which tasted amazing and it was nice and warm on the cool hike. It was so nice to just have it.Just the two of us so that she could pay close attention to what we were wanting and needing on the hike.But also give a so much information to make it enjoyable and fun. She was very knowledgeable and answered every question we had. She gave us recommendations on food. Which ended up being very good , very delicious.
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Vincent_c
Feb 28, 2025
A Magical Journey Through Nature and History! - The Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima was an unforgettable experience! My friend and I had a wonderful time immersing ourselves in the stunning natural beauty and rich history of this incredible area. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and deeply passionate about Arima’s heritage, making the hike both educational and deeply engaging. The trail itself was breathtaking, with serene forest paths, ancient roads, and hidden historical sites that gave us a true sense of the region’s past. The peaceful surroundings made it feel like a rejuvenating escape, and we truly appreciated the balance between learning and simply enjoying the beauty of nature. This tour was the perfect blend of adventure, history, and relaxation. If you’re looking for a unique and meaningful experience in Arima, this hike is an absolute must. Highly recommended!
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From $35
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).