Kyushu · Takeo, Saga

♨ Takeo Onsen

Enter through a vermilion gate designed by Tokyo Station's architect.

Quick facts

Location: Takeo, Saga (Kyushu region)
Water type: Simple spring
Tattoos: Check ahead with each bath
Directions: Open in Google Maps

The water

Simple springs and hydrogen carbonate springs.

History

It's mentioned in the 8th-century Hizen Fudoki. Toyotomi Hideyoshi is said to have sent wounded soldiers here, and Date Masamune, Miyamoto Musashi, Siebold and Yoshida Shoin are all said to have bathed here. The vermilion Romon Gate was designed by Tatsuno Kingo, the architect of Tokyo Station, and dates from 1914.

Getting there

From: Fukuoka (Hakata)
Route: JR Relay Kamome to Takeo-Onsen
JR Pass: Covered.

Check current timetables and fares before you travel.

Famous for (meibutsu)

Takeo-yaki (craft): local pottery
Saga beef (food): Saga's wagyu
Arita-yaki (craft): famous porcelain from nearby Arita

Plan your trip: tours & day trips near Takeo

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