Romon Gate, in Takeo

 

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.

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）