Rokko to Arima Onsen (Kobe/Hyogo)
- Tee
- May 30, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 5
Rokkosan (931 m) is a popular day hike from Kobe. The trail offers nice views and has some light climbing, with the summit providing a good spot for lunch. After descending, continue to Arima Onsen to enjoy a bath before returning to Kobe by train. Be cautious of wild boar and avoid if you spot any.
⏲︎ Time: 6h
✎ Kanji: 六甲山
⚲ Location: Hyogo
↔ Distance: 12.4km
✮ Difficulty: Easy
ᨒ Elevation Gain: 1105m
☀ Dayhike
☉ Hiking Season: year-round
Snow Dec to Feb
Access
Take the train to Ashiyagawa station and walk to the trailhead. It's about 15min walk to the trailhead.
There is no parking at the trailhead so this hike is best accessed by train. You’ll finish the hike at Arima Onsen and take the train from there back to Kobe.
Trail description
The hike to Rokkosan starts from Ashiyagawa station and after a short walk on the road quickly enters the forest. After walking for a bit, you’ll pass a few small shops and a waterfall.
The trail then continues with a climbing sections over rocks with interesting colors, known as the Rock Garden. Along this part of the route, there are intermittent views over Kobe and Osaka Bay, offering great photo opportunities.
It takes about three hours to reach the summit. Close to the peak you can also stop by a small cantine for lunch. From the peak, the trail descends toward Arima Onsen, passing more forest and occasional rocky sections.
At Arima Onsen, you can then relax in the hot springs before returning to Kobe by train.
Be cautious of wild boar along the route.
Also since there are many intersecting trails on the mountain, it is recommended to download an offline map from Yamap to stay on the correct path and avoid getting lost.
Food
There is a great little Shokudo for lunch before going down. Its about 20min walk from the peak.
