James-yama is an interesting name for a hill in western Kobe. James Really Do the citizens of Kobe really like late 80's early 90's British pop that much This silly named hill also has a wonderful, yet also silly named supersento. The design here focuses on exposed concrete and with many dark areas. This is a very relaxing onsen. You will find many kids there and the design of this supersento is lost on them. The sloped outdoor area is about as big as it could get given the location. It overlooks one of Kobe's freeways. One of the best views available from any rotenburo in the area. The main hot spring bath is quite large and empties out of one end as a waterfall. The hot spring leaves a white residue on the tub and the area around it. Sadly it’s only used in this one bath. A second rocky bath outside is filled with heated sea water.

On a September 2012 trip here the main shallow indoor bath was filled with small wheels of cedar to enhance the bath. My 2 year old daughter just enjoyed throwing them around, as did all of the young boys and a few of the old men in the bath. This last trip here really soured my experience for this supersento. It felt too small, especially in the changing room. This could have been because it was a national holiday and there were more casual bathers than usual.