The spa reputed to be the oldest in Japan
Originated in mythical times, Arima Spa is one of Japan's oldest hot springs and one of Japan's best 3 springs for its long its long history and the quality of its spring water. There are two types of spring water; the copper colored "Kinsen" that contains a lot of iron and salt, and the colorless carbonated "Ginsen" that contains radium. It is said that soaking in the springs alternately cures all ills. It has been said that any type of disease is able to be cured when soaked alternately in the two kinds of spring water.

●Tel/ 078-904-0708 (Arima Spa tourist infor-mation center)

◆Access/ A short walk from Shintetsu Arima Onsen Stn.

An attractive spa town with a long history
The 1400 year-old Kinosaki is a renowned spa that has been loved by many luminaries. The "Sotoyu Meguri" in which you tour the seven bath houses outside the ryokans, clicking your Geta heels dressed in traditional Yukata, is a pleasure unique to Kinosaki Spa. Nearby, you will find the tourist resort of "Izushi-machi" known for its picturesque castletown and Soba noodles.

●Fare/ Adult ￥600 (Some charge ￥800. Ryokan guests may be offered free admission.)
●Tel/ 0796-32-3663 (Kinosaki Onsen Tourist Information Center)

◆Access/ JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

Wakayama's greatest tourist attraction
Every year approximately 3.5 million tourists stay at Shirahama Spa, which was written in Manyoshu, Japan's oldest anthology and visited by emperors. It is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan along with Arima and Dogo. This is also one of the largest spa resorts and has over 120 sources and over 90 spa hotels. Shirahama is the largest tourist spot in Wakayama Pref. since it is blessed with stunning landscapes such as Shirarahama Beach that is famous for beautiful white sandy beaches, Engetsuto Island, Sandanbeki Cliff and Senjojiki.

●Tel/ 0739-43-5511(Shirahama Tourism Association)

◆Access/ By bus from JR Shirahama Stn.