Historic hot springs

Arima: One of Japan's foremost hot springs
The hot springs of the Arima Onsen have a high iron content that reacts with oxygen to give the mineral water a reddish brown called "red spa" or "golden springs" in Japanese. Children call it "miso soup" often. With its own natural hot spring, Ryuusenkaku provides the pure, untouched benefits of mineral springs for unmatched quality.
The "golden springs" have also a high salt content that is effective to detoxify your body due to a good sweat when you take time for bathing. You feel your body as light as in sea water when you relax the muscles of your whole body in Ryuusenkaku's "golden springs".
The "golden springs" is reported to be effective for 20 kinds of symptoms; such as stomach illnesses, gynecopathy, neuralgia, and muscles cramps, The "golden springs" have also carbonated water content that form bubbles on the surface like soda water.
Ryuusenkaku offers families an oasis from hectic daily life with all the comforts and charm of a traditional Japanese inn. Whether it's the therapeutic benefits of a mineral bath or the culinary delights of Japanese cuisine, you will find complete relaxation and satisfaction during your stay.
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    Hideyoshi and Arima Onsen

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  • 有馬温泉元湯龍泉閣
    Origin of Arima Spa

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    • Own Natural Hot Spring

    With its own natural hot spring, Ryuusenkaku provides the pure, untouched benefits of mineral springs for unmatched quality.

    Appendix to Ryuusenkaku Hot Springs Analysis Report
    Spring characteristics
    Ferruginous sodium monochloride in a salty cold mineral spring(Containing Fe NaCl in a salty cold mineral spring)
    Hypertonic, medium strength, cold mineral spring
    People with these conditions should avoid bathing
    1) rapid occurring symptoms (especially high temperature)
    2) active tuberculosis
    3) malignant tumors
    4) severe heart disease
    5) shortness of breath
    6) kidney failure
    7) free bleeding conditions
    8) high-level anemia
    9) minor diseases
    10) pregnancy related conditions (especially first and final stages)
    11) the hot bath symptoms (42 degrees C. above)
    (a) acute arteriosclerosis (b) hypertension (c) heart disease
    People with these conditions should avoid drinking
    1) kidney disease
    2) hypertension
    3) other general symptoms
    Cautions for drinking
    Since mineral water has a certain concentration of arsenic, please consult a doctor familiar with mineral water when drinking over an extended period of time. Ingest after meals and not in conjunction with coffee or tea.
    Bath is reported to be effective for these symptoms
    1) neuralgia
    2) muscle cramps
    3) rheumatism
    4) shoulder tendonitis
    5) overexertion
    6) joint stiffness
    7) bruises
    8) sprains
    9) chronic illness in digestive tract
    10) hemorrhoids
    11) chillsv 12) convalescence
    13) fatigue
    14) promotion of health
    15) wounds
    16) burns
    17) chronic dermatitis
    18) children with weak constitutions
    19) gynecopathy
    20) menstruation
    Drinking mineral water is reported to be effective for these conditions
    1) chronic illness of the digestive tract
    2) chronic constipation
    3) anemia