Place to visit
Gin no Yu, Japan: what it is and when to go
Gin no Yu is a spa in Arima Onsen, the color of its water is silver (銀の湯) in Japan (Kobe). Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Spa in Arima Onsen, the color of its water is silver · Hot springs
- Local name
- 銀の湯
- Where
- Japan · 有馬町 1, 651-1401, 神戸市, 兵庫県
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 41 km as the crow flies
- Website
- feel-kobe.jp
- Coordinates
- 34.79551, 135.24901
What it is and where
Gin no Yu is a spa in Arima Onsen, the color of its water is silver (銀の湯) in Japan (Kobe). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kobe, where this site lists 83 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.79551, 135.24901; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 41 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Hot springs places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gin no Yu is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebBest time10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunPossible14:19
- JulPossible14:07
- AugPossible13:18
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:08
- DecPossible9:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gokuraku SpringHot spring32 m
- Uwanari SpringHot spring76 m
- Gosho-sengenHot spring143 m
- Tansan SpringHot spring148 m
- Kin no YuSpa in Arima Onsen, the color of its water is gold173 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Hot springs
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
- Dōgo Onsen: hot spring in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan
- Obusuma Station: railway station in Yorii, Osato district, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Hachigata Station: railway station in Yorii, Osato district, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Ohanabatake Station: railway station in Chichibu, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Awazu Onsen: building in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gin no Yu?
It is a spa in Arima Onsen, the color of its water is silver (銀の湯 in the local language) in Japan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gin no Yu?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41.
How do you get to Gin no Yu?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 41 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gokuraku Spring, Uwanari Spring, Gosho-sengen. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Kobe83 places to see in and around Kobe, Japan: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Kobe Port Tower, Mount Rokkō. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- Hot springs712 places for hot springs in Japan, from Jigokudani Monkey Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own sea
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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