Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
One of the largest Camphor tree in Japan. The tree is one of the largest in Japan and
over 3,000 years old. Designated a natural monument of the city.
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It is 30 m high, has a circumference of 20 m, and its branches extend 30 m east-west and
33 m north-south.
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It is the sacred tree of Takeo Shrine, the oldest shrine in Takeo.
Tenjin is enshrined in its interior spanning about 20 square meters.
Takeo Shrine
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General information
Address | 5335 Oaza-takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-city, Saga-prefecture |
Access |
15 minutes walk from JR Takao-onsen station
120 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Takeo-onsen station 40 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 20 minutes by a vehicle from Arita
70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden
Beautiful Japanese Garden, located in the southwestern foot of Mifuneyama
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Construction of the garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha.
The dynamic cliffs of Mifuneyama Mountain can be seen from the gardesn.
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Spring season
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Autumn season
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General information
Address | 5335 Oaza-takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-city, Saga-prefecture |
Access |
120 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Takeo-onsen station 40 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 20 minutes by a vehicle from Arita
70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
Open hours | 8:00 to 17:00 |
Admission fee | JPY 400 |
Days closed | No closing days |
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Romon Gate
The landmark of Takeo Onsen. Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect
in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area. The gate has become
the symbol of Takeo Onsen.
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In addition, there are some private bathrooms, which were built in the Edo Era in the joint
bathhouses, they are called the “Tonosama Buro” (Lord’s Bath), because some important
people had bathed there, such as the feudal lords of Nabeshima and Siebold.
(Philip Franz von Siebold)
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General information
Address | 7425 Oaza-takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-city, Saga-prefecture |
Access |
15 minutes walk from JR Takao-onsen station 120 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Takeo-onsen station 40 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 20 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 70 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
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Takeo and Ureshino travel guide
Takeo Onsen resort
Takeo has 1200 years history and is located in the western part of Saga-prefecture.
The hot spring temperature is 18 to 52 degrees. Spring quality is smooth with alkaline simple
hot spring. It is said that the color is colorless and transparent and has an outstanding effect
on recovery from fatigue.
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The landmark of Takeo Onsen. Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect in
the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area.
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Beautiful Japanese Garden, located in the southwestern foot of Mifuneyama, construction of the
garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha. The dynamic cliffs of
Mifuneyama Mountain can be seen from the garden.
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Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine
One of the oldest Camphor tree in Japan. The tree is one of the largest in Japan and over 3,000 years
old. Designated a natural monument of the city. It is 30 m high, has a circumference of 20 m, and its
branches extend 30 m east-west and 33 m north-south.
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Ureshino Onsen is a hot spring town in southwestern Saga Prefecture. Its clear onsen waters
are high in sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride and feel extremely smooth on skin, giving
rise to its popularity as a “Bihada no Yu” ( beautiful skin waters).
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Ureshono tea, local speciality
Ureshino is famous for its tea. Terraces of tea fields sprawling out one after the next is a scene
typical of Ureshino. Proper cultivation of Ureshino Tea was begun between 1648 and 1651 by
tea grower, Jinbei Yoshimura, who is even sung about in the local folk songs. Tea seeds were
gathered from Mount Sefuri and planted in the mountainous region of Ureshino Onsen, ideal
as a tea growing area.
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Ochacha Mura Villaege
Visitors get to taste test green teas and products, see and tour the warehouse factory where green
tea is cultivated and packaged, and leave with a better understanding of the ever-so-popular tea.
You can even experience the process of picking young green leaves for cultivation.
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Location of Takeo
General information
Address | City hall : 12-30 Oaza-showa, Takeo-cho, Takeo-city, Saga-prefecture |
Access |
25 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 50 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
Population | 48,000 Population density 250 |
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Ureshino Onsen Resort
Ureshino Onsen is a hot spring town in southwestern Saga Prefecture. Its clear onsen
waters are high in sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride and feel extremely smooth
on skin, giving rise to its popularity as a “Bihada no Yu” ( beautiful skin waters).
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Visitors to Ureshino can try the local waters at the Siebold-No-Yu, a public bath house
with gender-segregated pools, named after the 19th century German scientist who enjoyed
bathing in the town during his stay in Japan. Furthermore, there are over 30 hotels and
Ryokan.
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Ureshono tea, local speciality
Ureshino is famous for its tea. Terraces of tea fields sprawling out one after the next is
a scene typical of Ureshino. Proper cultivation of Ureshino Tea was begun between
1648 and 1651 by tea grower, Jinbei Yoshimura, who is even sung about in the local folk
songs. Tea seeds were gathered from Mount Sefuri and planted in the mountainous region
of Ureshino Onsen, ideal as a tea growing area.
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Ochacha Mura Villaege
Visitors get to taste test green teas and products, see and tour the warehouse factory
where green tea is cultivated and packaged, and leave with a better understanding of the
ever-so-popular tea. You can even experience the process of picking young green leaves
for cultivation.
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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
please ring our office a call in English Tel : +81-93-521-8897
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