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Arima Onsen without trying the public bath? 2013/11/21 16:07
Hi,
Im planning to go to Arima Onsen with my family this mid-Dec for a day-trip.
My question is, is it worth going to Arima Onsen without trying out their public bath? its because my family members all refuse to try the bath since u'll have to go all naked. they're too shy to do that!! T_T
so, will it be worth it for them to go there or just a waste of time?
what else can we do other than the public bath?

thanks in advance :D
by hyt97 (guest)  

Re: Arima Onsen without trying the public bath? 2013/11/21 16:46
No, I don't think it is worth going if you don't intend to use the baths. There are a few small temples and shrines, but nothing that I would make a trip out of to see.
by yllwsmrf rate this post as useful

Re: Arima Onsen without trying the public bath? 2013/11/21 18:29
Arima Onsen is famous only because of the onsen. If you don't plan on going to the onsen, you should drop it from your itinerary and spend your time elsewhere.

It's kind of like going to a movie theater without seeing a movie. Sure you can sit/stand in the lobby and buy expensive concession food but it's not worth it if you don't see a movie...
by Rabbityama rate this post as useful

Re: Arima Onsen without trying the public bath? 2013/11/21 18:42
Loved the comparison, Rabbityama!
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Re: Arima Onsen without trying the public bath? 2013/11/22 18:10
ahh..i guess its not worth it for us to go..since im the only one who's willing to try it out..

any suggestions where else i can go for a day trip?
im staying in Kyoto and Osaka..and this arima trip was intended to be during my Osaka stay..
so far i'm planning to go to these places:
Hiroshima
Miyajima
Takayama
and of coz attractions in Kyoto & Osaka
by hyt97 (guest) rate this post as useful

Minoo Park 2013/11/22 21:08
Minoo Park may be worth visiting if your family do not mind hiking. They can hike to the waterfall in Minoo Park, and you can enjoy a bath at Minoo Onsen.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4019.html
http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/search/detail/sightseeing_6077.html
by Green Tea Latte rate this post as useful

Re: Arima Onsen without trying the public bath? 2013/11/22 21:33
You could visit Hikone to see an original castle and garden.

Otsu has Mount Hiei, Ishiyama-dera, and Miidera.

Nara is quite famous with Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, etc.

Mount Koya is nice and very popular.

Yoshino is also a nice place.

There are really a lot of possibilities. Kansai has a ton of options for travelers.
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