January–FebruaryKobe Luminarie
Kansai ・ Kobe & Arima Onsen
Usually about 10 days from late January to early February (lit from dusk to around 21:30)
2027 (32nd): Jan 29 – Feb 7
Kansai Weather Guide
Kobe & Arima Onsen Weather & What to Wear
Kobe, Arima Onsen, Kitano Ijinkan, Mt. Rokko
The port city of Kobe and Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs. Facing the sea, Kobe has relatively mild winters, and in summer the sea breeze takes the edge off the heat. The top of Mt. Rokko and higher-elevation Arima Onsen are cooler than the city (temperatures are for Kobe City).
- January low
- 3.1℃
- August high
- 32.2℃
- Max snow depth
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Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMSunny23°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny21°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 9 PMSunny19°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny18°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 3 AMSunny17°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 AMSunny16°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 AMSunny20°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 12 PMSunny23°☂ 10%10–14m/s
- 3 PMCloudy23°☂ 10%10–14m/s
- 6 PMCloudy23°☂ 40%10–14m/s
- 9 PMCloudy22°☂ 40%10–14m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny24°/19°Observed: 19°☂ 10%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny, then cloudy24°/16°☂ 40%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain25°/19°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times26°/22°☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times24°/22°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, rain at times24°/17°☂ 60%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Sunny, cloudy at times20°/14°☂ 20%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Kobe & Arima Onsen
For comfortable weather
May and October bring lots of sunny days — ideal for exploring the Kitano Ijinkan (historic foreign residences) and the harbor.
Climate
Kobe & Arima Onsen Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4℃ | 3.1℃ | 38.4mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 10.1℃ | 3.4℃ | 55.6mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 13.5℃ | 6.3℃ | 94.2mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Apr | 18.9℃ | 11.4℃ | 100.6mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 23.6℃ | 16.5℃ | 134.7mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 26.7℃ | 20.6℃ | 176.7mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 30.4℃ | 24.7℃ | 187.9mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 32.2℃ | 26.1℃ | 103.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 28.8℃ | 22.6℃ | 157.2mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 23.2℃ | 16.7℃ | 118mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 17.5℃ | 10.9℃ | 62.4mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 12.0℃ | 5.7℃ | 48.7mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Kobe & Arima Onsen Through the Seasons
🌸
Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms from the end of March to early April. Spring reaches the top of Mt. Rokko a little later than the city.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugHighs of 30–32°C. The top of Mt. Rokko is cooler than the city, and a trip up for the night view is recommended.
🍁
Autumn
Sep–NovOctober is comfortable, and from mid-November the autumn leaves peak at Arima Onsen and on Mt. Rokko.
❄️
Winter
Dec–FebHighs around 10°C, on the warm side for Kansai. Kobe Luminarie is held around late January.
Events
Events & festivals in Kobe & Arima Onsen
January–FebruaryCherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Kobe & Arima Onsen
RiversideShukugawa Park (Shukugawa Riverside Green Space)
Kansai ・ Nishinomiya, Hyogo
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Onsen
Onsen towns in Kobe & Arima Onsen
♨ OnsenArima Onsen
Kansai ・ Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
♨ Day use Adults ¥800 (weekdays ¥650), elementary and junior high school students ¥350, preschoolers free; Kin no Yu and Gin no Yu combined ticket ¥1,200 (as of October 2026)
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Kobe & Arima Onsen
ParkAttractions
Attractions in Kobe & Arima Onsen
AquariumKobe Suma Sea World
Kansai ・ Suma, Kobe
An aquarium with orcas that opened in Suma Beach Park in 2024. Along with orca and dolphin performances, you can enjoy exhibits of all kinds of marine life. It faces the Suma seaside and has an adjoining hotel.
ZooKobe Animal Kingdom
Kansai ・ Port Island, Kobe
A zoo on Kobe's Port Island where you can interact with flowers and animals. Its exhibits bring you close to the animals, including shoebills, capybaras, and alpacas. It has extensive indoor areas and is easy to reach, about 14 minutes from Sannomiya on the Port Liner.
Airport Access
Getting to Kobe & Arima Onsen from the airport
Compare trains, buses and taxis from the airport by travel time and fare.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Kobe & Arima Onsen
🚄 JRWEST QR Kansai Area Pass
Kansai ・ 1, 2 or 4 consecutive days (from 4:00 on the first day of use to 24:00 on the last day, Japan time)
From ¥2,700
🚄 JRKansai WIDE Area Pass
Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥12,000
🚄 JR
🚄 JRKansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥17,000
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kobe & Arima Onsen TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Kobe station; actual weather varies from year to year.
