Saga-Takeo Onsen (Roumon)

#5月好去地方2025 Takeo Onsen (たけおおんせん) is a famous historical hot spring town located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. It has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is said that people have come here for recuperation and bathing since the Nara period. The most representative landmark here is the **"Takeo Onsen Tower Gate"**, which was designed by the architect Tatsuno Kingo (the designer of Tokyo Station) in 1915. It is a vermilion Tang-style building with very oriental aesthetics and is designated as an important cultural property. The spring quality of Takeo Onsen belongs to weakly alkaline simple hot springs. The water quality is clear and smooth. It is known as the "beautifying soup". After soaking, the skin will feel soft and delicate, and it is deeply loved by female travelers. The hot spring facilities are mainly concentrated in the "Yuanyu" and "Horaiyu" behind the tower gate. Public baths are provided, and there are also many hot spring hotels to stay in. Some hot springs also have open-air baths and family package services, which are suitable for independent travel or parents and children, or couples to go together. In addition, the Takeo Onsen Street area is also very suitable for walking. There are Takeo Library, Takeo Shrine, Takeo Daikusu, Mifuneyama Rakuen and other attractions around it. You can arrange a one-day or two-day slow trip. 📍Address: Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 🚃Transportation: From JR "Takeo Onsen Station", walk about 10 minutes to reach the roof and Motoyu 🕰️Business hours (Motoyu): 06:30-24:00 (open all year round) 💰Bath fee: Adults start at about ¥500, depending on the bathhouse #Takeo Onsen #Saga Onsen #Meiji no Yu #Takeo Onsen Romon #Kyushu Onsen Travel