Takeo Onsen
It is said that Takeo Onsen originated about 1,600 years ago when the Empress Jingu, upon returning from Korea, poked the ground with a spear and the hot spring flowed out. The vermillion gate, the symbol of the hot spring, is reminiscent of Ryugu Castle. The gate was created by Tatsuno Kingo of Saga Prefecture who created the red brick design of Tokyo Station. The hot springs are alkaline and colorless, and leave a silky smooth feel that is said to help recover from fatigue. The hot springs have been visited by many notable people, such as the Saga clan, Miyamoto Musashi, Philipp Franz von Siebold, and others.
Street address
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Takeo Onsen Sakura Mon tower gate
7425 Takeo, Takeo-cho Takeo City
About SAGA Access
- 10 minutes on foot from JR Takeo Onsen Station
Opening Hours
- Varies depending on the establishment
Closed
Fee
- Varies depending on the establishment
Best season
- All year
Point
Spots around
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Giant camphor tree of Takeo (Takeo no Okutsu)
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Yoshinogari Historical Park
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Saga City
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Arita Town
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Ureshino Onsen
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Karatsu City
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Kashima "Wood carving workshop Sugicho, Hizen-Hamashuku, Yutokuinari Shrine"
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Tara Town
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Okawachiyama
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Saga Castle History Museum
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Saga City Mountain Area "Hizen Nao Washi, Farm-inn 'Guza'"
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Mifuneyama Rakuen
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Saga Balloon Museum
