2026 Takeo Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in January)

#SeptemberGoodSpots2025 Takeo Onsen, located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, Japan, is famous for its alkaline "Beauty Hot Springs." The hot spring area is a 10-15 minute walk from the train station. The entrance to Takeo Onsen is the vermilion "Takeo Onsen Tower Gate," designed by the renowned architect Kingo Tatsuno. We skipped the three famous hot springs and found a small, historic-looking onsen near the tower gate. It was our first time seeing a coin-operated machine where we could select the desired bathing temperature. Of course, there were gender-specific restrictions! After soaking in the hot springs, we headed to Takeo Shrine, a simple little shrine with a 1,200-year history. Behind the shrine stands a large camphor tree. It was there that I stumbled upon a snake, which scared me to death! The Takeo Library in town is a collaboration between a well-known bookstore chain and a cafe. Although it's a complex, the interior is stylishly designed, with books arranged up to the ceiling and the display truly memorable. My mother and I spent the afternoon relaxing here, enjoying the aroma of books, coffee, and the air conditioning, all while avoiding the scorching autumn heat outside!

#September2025 During my trip to Saga, I visited Saga Castle and Mifuneyama Rakuen, experiencing distinct yet equally captivating landscapes. Saga Castle, with its magnificent Honmaru Historical Museum and well-preserved castle walls, evokes a sense of stepping back into the Edo period, offering a deeper understanding of local samurai culture and historical background. Exhibits within the castle also clearly showcase Saga's crucial role in Japan's modernization. Arriving at Mifuneyama Rakuen, a feast of natural beauty unfolds before our eyes. The gardens, nestled into the mountainside, offer a changing landscape each season. The lush greenery creates a tranquil atmosphere that invites you to slow down. This trip, while immersing myself in the richness of history, allows me to experience the tranquility of nature, leaving behind unforgettable memories of Saga.

Transportation: Hakata → JR Limited Express Midori Route 31 → Takeo Onsen Hotel: Urari Takeo Garden Terrace Onsen Resort Hotel Urari Takeo Garden Terrace Spa Resort Itinerary: Day 1 Full-day enjoyment at the hot spring hotel♨️ Day 2 Departure from Urari Takeo: 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM Sightseeing: Takeo City Library / Takeo Onsen Romon / Takeo Onsen New Building / Mifuneyama Rakuen Takeo Onsen Romon One of its characteristics is that the entire building is constructed without a single nail, creating a majestic and elegant charm. It was designed by Kingo Tatsuno, a Saga-born architect known for his design of Tokyo Station. Originally planned as a base for Takeo Onsen, which later developed into a hot spring town and tourist destination, it was completed in 1915. Takeo Onsen New Building Located behind the Takeo Onsen Tower Gate, it was completed in 1915, the same year as the Takeo Onsen Tower Gate. Designed by Kingo Tatsuno, it is also a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan. The Japanese-style architecture, with vibrant colors like red, white, and dark green, is charming. Originally used as a public bath, it later closed for restoration due to deterioration. It now serves as a museum dedicated to Takeo Onsen, showcasing valuable materials and collections, including a bath built specifically for Emperor Taisho. Takeo City Library This modern library features the Tsutaya Bookstore, where you can purchase books, magazines, and sundries, as well as a café. The interior is filled with a warm, wooden atmosphere, and books line the second floor ceiling, creating a breathtaking display of the museum's impressive collection. The Takeo City Library has become an indispensable part of Takeo's tourist scene. Whether you're browsing Takeo's sightseeing guides or enjoying a cup of coffee, the library is a great place for both locals and tourists to relax. The library also hosts a variety of events, including lectures, seminars, and markets. The Historical Museum houses over 16,000 items donated by the Nabeshima family and regularly hosts exhibitions focusing on the area. The adjacent Takeo City Children's Library boasts approximately 20,000 books and frequently hosts family events, including storytelling. Beyond just books, the library offers a variety of activities for both adults and children to enjoy together. Lunch: Sakahira Kawaya Takeo Onsen Main Branch (Tofu Cuisine) Return: Takeo Onsen → R Express Lirekamome No. 42 → Hakata

With the opening of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, access to Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture, has become easier. Ureshino Onsen is an alkaline hot spring with a slippery, excellent quality! This time, the hot springs are great, but we'd like to introduce some spots you should definitely stop by after visiting the hot springs! 2nd, 3rd, and 4th photos📍Location: Wataya Besso This is a hot spring inn, but it's also recommended as a day trip spot! The famous Pierre Hermé is located inside the building! This time, we only used the cafe! There is a Pierre Hermé shop, souvenir shop, book shop, etc., so it's a spot that can be enjoyed by people other than those staying overnight! 🚙3 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station 5th and 6th photos📍Location: MILKBREW®COFFEE A cafe located in the townscape of Shiotazu! A cafe that specializes in cheese! You can also enjoy rare welcome milk! The atmosphere inside the store is also excellent! 🚙 15 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station 7th photo📍Location: Cheese Shop Nakashima Farm This is an affiliated store of MILKBREW®COFFEE You can buy many kinds of cheese here! It's irresistible for cheese lovers! 🚙 20 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station 8th, 9th, and 10th photos📍Location: Yutoku Inari Shrine There are many torii gates. If you climb to the top of the hill, you can see a wonderful view. 🚙 25 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station 11th photo📍Location: Takeo City Library A place that was also used as a filming location for a certain famous movie. The building also sells Starbucks and miscellaneous goods, and there is a place to have lunch and a children's library next door! 🚙 25 minutes by car from Ureshino Onsen Station The 12th photo is a must-try when you go to Ureshino Onsen: hot tofu made with hot spring water! It is served at many restaurants! It's also easy to get to, so if you're visiting a hot spring, why not stop by? #EnjoyJapan #Saga #UreshinoOnsen #TakeoOnsen

Saga, Japan, usually refers to Saga Prefecture or Saga City. It is located on the northwest side of the Kyushu region of Japan, bordering the Genkai Sea to the north, the Ariake Sea to the south, Fukuoka Prefecture to the east, and Nagasaki Prefecture to the west. It covers an area of approximately 2,440.68 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over 10 cities and 10 towns, with a population of about 832,800. The prefectural emblem is composed of three "力" characters, the prefectural flag features camphor tree flowers, the prefectural bird is the magpie, the prefectural tree is the camphor tree, and the prefectural flower is the camphor tree flower. Saga, Japan has many tourist attractions worth visiting. Here are some recommendations: Historical and Cultural Sites - Saga Castle: Located at 2-18 Jonai, Saga City, the remaining parts are important cultural properties. Here, you can experience Japan's rich history.  - Karatsu Castle: Also known as "Maizuru Castle," it was built in 1608 and took seven years to complete by the first lord of the Karatsu Domain. The fifth floor of the castle tower is an observation deck, offering panoramic views of the Genkai Sea and Matsuura Lagoon. Maizuru Park, surrounding the castle, is a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing.  - Taku Seibyo: Along with "Ashikaga Gakko (Tochigi Prefecture)" and "Shizutani Gakko (Okayama Prefecture)," it is known as one of Japan's three major Confucian shrines. It has been listed as a National Important Cultural Property. The pillars and beams of the vermillion-lacquered buildings are decorated with auspicious patterns such as dragons, giraffes, and phoenixes, giving it a magnificent appearance.  - Yoshinogari Historical Park: Here lie the ruins of Japan's largest moat settlement from the Yayoi period. Surrounded by a 2.5 km-long moat, reconstructed observation towers, pit dwellings, and raised storehouses allow visitors to fully experience the atmosphere of the Yayoi period.   Hot Spring Resorts - Takeo Onsen: With a 1,300-year history, this is a mildly alkaline hot spring with clear and smooth water. The "Romon" gate, designed by Kingo Tatsuno, the same architect who designed the Bank of Japan and Tokyo Station, has also been designated as a National Important Cultural Property.  - Ureshino Onsen: One of Japan's three major "Bijin-no-Yu" (hot springs for beautiful skin), located at 2202-55 Shimojuku Otsu, Ureshinomachi, Ureshino City. Here, you can enjoy the beautifying effects of the hot spring.  Natural Landscapes - Niji-no-Matsubara: One of Japan's three major pine groves, with 1 million black pine trees growing along the coast. Planted by the first lord of the Karatsu Domain in the 17th century to protect against wind and waves, the top of the mountain is a natural oxygen-rich park.  - Mount Kagami Observatory: Located on Mount Kagami in Karatsu City, legend has it that Princess Sayohime bid farewell to her lover here. A bronze statue of Sayohime stands at the summit, and visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of "Niji-no-Matsubara" from above. Religious Sites - Yutoku Inari Shrine: Along with "Fushimi Inari Shrine" and "Kasama Inari Shrine," it is known as one of Japan's three major Inari shrines. Approximately 3 million people visit each year. The bright vermillion architecture stands out against the backdrop of green trees.

#Travel record of overnight stays \Relaxing in the warm weather/ Two years ago, I went on a trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka because I wanted to ride the brand new Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen. The shiny new train I got on in Nagasaki, which was like a green car on the Tokaido Shinkansen, had not yet reached Hakata, so I changed to the Relay Kamome express train at Takeo Onsen. At the time, I made a quick change, but I had been curious about Takeo Onsen Station. This time, I had the opportunity to go! A lovely inn in Saga with a calm atmosphere Urari Takeo Garden Terrace Spa Resorts A fully-equipped facility with all the amenities you'd expect from an inn with less than 20 rooms The sauna in particular is a truly relaxing space The staff are all friendly and attentive (Swimsuits are required for the spa area, but they are available for free rental! They even lend out gym wear!) As soon as we arrived, we were shown to the spacious guest lounge Various drinks, including alcohol, finger food, newspapers, books, etc. It was so comfortable that I couldn't move to my room right away lol This time, the room was junior A Suite The bath in the room is of course on top of the hot spring, and it comes with a sauna and sauna wear ✨ Even though I couldn't bear to throw away the bath here, I changed into my swimsuit and went to the spa and sauna Totono Terrace is not just stylish, it also has two types of authentic saunas and a cold bath A shallow, relaxing spa At night, a group of girls were drinking draft beer under the lovely blue light We were so excited by the luxurious use of the space Too much fun... And then the long-awaited dinner The chef seriously worked on the carefully selected ingredients to create a variety of dishes Of course it was delicious! And each dish was so beautifully finished So beautiful! Delicious! I was impressed when I ate it. The breakfast was delicious, and the menu was delicious to look at. All of them were delicious. The powerful words "free order a la carte" made me order even though I was full. Saga beef curry and other things. I love the morning buffets at stylish hotels, but I also love this kind of "delicious rice and side dishes" breakfast. My stomach and my heart were filled from the morning. 📌 Urari Takeo Garden Terrace Spa Resort 15750-1 Nagashima, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga Prefecture, 843-0021 Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00 ✧ It's recommended to take a break on the way from Nagasaki to Fukuoka, but it's also great to come here for the food and hot springs! There are also attractions such as the Takeo City Library, which has changed the image of a library, the bright vermilion Takeo Onsen Tower Gate, and the Takeo Onsen New Building, which was once used as a public bath. If you go a little further, you can also find the production areas of Arita and Hasami ware. I'd like to go again during the pottery market during Golden Week. #Saga #Kyushu trip

A luxurious hot spring hotel hidden deep in the bamboo forest. It is built on the mountain, and you can enjoy the beauty of hundreds of thousands of trees and flowers in all seasons, especially in the red leaf season, the fallen leaves 🍁 make this place even more dreamy. This hotel has only 12 independent rooms, each equipped with a different style of internal hot spring, and some rooms also have outdoor hot spring pools♨️. The hot spring water is a natural spring, giving people a sense of tranquility closely connected with nature. For female guests, the hotel has prepared 20 types of yukata👘, which are very suitable for checking in and taking photos. Each room has a coffee machine☕️. In the afternoon when the sun shines through the bamboo forest, guests can put on their favorite yukata, grind a cup of strong coffee, and enjoy their leisure time. Dinner is a high-end kaiseki meal🍱 based on local seasonal ingredients, and barbecue is also available as an option. Breakfast can be Japanese or Western, and both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed in the room. If you need to celebrate, the hotel will also provide services such as sake 🍶, wine 🍷 and cake 🍰. Taketo's hot springs are radium hot springs that help lower blood pressure, relieve pain and relax. Each room type has a private hot spring, but the hotel also has three unique rental hot spring pools: the "Bamboo Forest Bath" surrounded by bamboo leaves and red maples, the "Cave Bath" like a secret base, and the "Okunoyu" is a mini waterfall. In addition, the hotel also has a luxurious space "Bamboo Castle Room", which is surrounded by bamboo and equipped with a large open-air bath, tatami, stereo, TV📺 and drinks, but it is only available to guests in specific rooms. 📍Address: 4100 Takeo, Takeo-machi, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture.

😎It would be a pity not to take a dip in a hot spring when visiting Kitakyushu Takeo's hot spring town gathers all kinds of hot spring resorts, large and small✅, and the wealth and frugality depend on the people. 🌈The style is old-fashioned, very much like an old movie. Although it cannot be compared with some luxurious hot springs in Hakone, it is also very stylish overall. ‼ ️Ordinary hot springs only cost JPY500, which is less than HKD30. If you want to be more thoughtful, there are also private single-room hot springs. The price is calculated on an hourly basis, which is about JPY4,000-5,000 per hour. 🍜Each hot spring will also be equipped with some catering. Popular hot springs will have drinks, light meals, etc., and more advanced hot springs will have supporting high-end Japanese food. ❤️ Let’s sort out the hot spring information a little bit: 1⃣Popular hot springs (price JPY500-800): Motoyu, Horaiyu, Yuanyang no Yu 2⃣High-end hot springs (JPY4,000-6,000): Dianyang Hot Spring, Loumen Pavilion 🚎Transportation: It takes about 1 hour from Saga. You can take JR or public bus

#热热#100 Ways to Travel Kyushu cherry blossom viewing and hot spring bath trip, this family trip stayed at three hot spring hotels with their own characteristics, namely: #YufuinKayu, Kurokawa Hot Spring #Senomoto Plateau Hotel, Takeo #Mifuneyama Paradise Hotel. ✓ #YufuinKayu is a high-end Japanese-style hot spring hotel. You can stay in a Japanese and Western-style suite with a private hot spring bath. Not only the indoor space is extremely spacious, it also has a private courtyard. You can enjoy the view of Mount Yufu while taking a bath in the courtyard. It is really enjoyable! The hot spring pool in the jacuzzi is a smooth beauty bath, and you can watch the stars while soaking in the bath at night. Accommodation type: Open-air hot spring bungalow with jacuzzi #梦之里, 60 square meters, one bed, two meals, two people, about NT$15,000. ✓ #Se-nomoto Plateau Hotel is a hot spring hotel located in the hot spring town #Senomoto Plateau outside Kurokawa Hot Spring. The public hot spring has two indoor and outdoor pools. The outdoor open-air hot spring has an excellent view. You can bathe directly under the natural sky and wilderness, overlooking the distance. Aso Volcano is very enjoyable; the indoor hot spring has large floor-to-ceiling windows, and you can see the outdoor wilderness plateau. It is also very healing, and it is less cold when you soak indoors in winter. Accommodation type: The most basic twin room with attached bathroom, 24 square meters of space, one bed, two meals for two people, about NT$6,000. ✓#Mifuneyama Paradise Hotel Stay directly at the hotel in Mifuneyama Paradise, which is quite unique in combination with teamLab. I stayed in the Japanese-style Laosong Room, which has its own garden landscaping and open-air hot spring. The hot spring pool is made of rocks. You can enjoy the flowers while soaking in the hot spring. It is quite luxurious! But the public hot springs are also super cool, with a Western-style hot spring pool design and a resting space for cooling off and roasting marshmallows, which is very fashionable! Check-in type: The largest room in the hotel, the VIP room Laosong Room, is over 100 square meters in size and has a private open-air bath. One bed, two meals and two people cost about NT$20,000. # Kyushu self-driving # Kyushu cherry blossom viewing # Kyushu hot spring # hot spring # 100 ways to travel

#100 Ways to Travel Kyushu Takeo's famous scenic spot #米fun山楽园, in addition to the sea of ​​azaleas and ship-shaped rocks, the most eye-catching is #teamlab's surreal light and shadow scene #神 resides in the forest A Forest where Gods Live. Because I stayed at the Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel, I was able to enter and exit the exhibition for free. As soon as you step into the dark hall, the lighting is like a hundred lights in a row, filling the entire space. Reflected by the mirrors on the four walls, it is infinitely magnified, high and low, unevenly distributed, like countless sky lanterns rising into the sky, and the lights It will produce changes and sounds with every move of the person, just like a dream. The teamLab exhibition is divided into indoor and outdoor areas. This time we mainly visited the four indoor exhibition areas: #echolightforestwithspiral The glass lampshade from Burano Island is used to cover the entire space, with layers of light and dark flashing, which is the reception area of ​​the check-in lobby of the aforementioned hotel. #forgottenrocks Among the ruins, there are 20 luminous crystal rock pillars standing diagonally, flickering on and off like breathing, as if walking into an alien's secret base. #graffitinatural The creatures living in the abandoned public bathhouse are various creatures described by visitors, like ribbons of light and shadow dancing and spreading. #flamelightsculpting Through the collection of point lights, a flame sculpture of a three-dimensional object is created. The flames burn more intensely as people get closer. It is like a dream and transcends reality. I admire teamLab for designing such a wonderful light and shadow environment according to local conditions. Don’t miss it when you visit Mifuneyama Rakuen Garden. teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live - GC Exhibition period: 2024/7/12-11/4 #JapanTandian #KyushuAttractions #Mifuneyamarakuen #teamlab #神 resides in the forest

#100 Ways to Travel Takeo Shrine Address: Takeo 5327, Takeo-machi, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture If you also like to visit shrines, I recommend you to visit Takeo Shrine in Saga. The official website of Takeo Shrine reads: "Our ancestors felt the gods in every operation of nature, believed that gods existed in all things, and worshiped them and to pray to the gods to protect themselves from the wrath and to thank nature for its blessings. Especially large trees and rocks are considered sacred and used as objects of faith." Transportation strategy: Takeo Shrine is located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. Take the JR Limited Express Seagull from Fukuoka JR Hakata Station to JR Takeo Onsen Station. Those taking the bus can go to Hakata Bus Terminal or Nishitetsu-Tenjin Expressway Bus Station to Saga Bus Terminal, and then transfer to a local bus. After arriving at JR Saga Onsen Station, you can take a tour bus or walk to Takeo Shrine. You can also rent bicycles outside the station. Takeo Shrine is located about a 10-minute walk from the famous Takeo Library and can be visited together. Going up the stairs, the stone pillars and the mottled stones give off a sense of etherealness and time. After passing through the "Ni-no-Torii" (二ノtorii), there are two cypress trees side by side on the right hand side, which is called "Couple Hinoki". The roots of these two cypress trees intersect, and they are joined together at the middle branches. Therefore, they are considered to be able to protect good relationships, not only in love, but also in various aspects such as between people, work, and money. All kinds of fateful relationships. A rare white shrine in Japan, the main enshrinement is Takeuchi Sukone, the longest-lived god in Japan. It is said to be able to pray for military luck, good fortune and the elimination of misfortune. It is said that during a certain victory in the war, a white bird happened to land on the shrine. The locals believed that the white bird was a symbol of victory and luck, so they painted the outer walls of Takeo Shrine white. On the left side of the shrine, there is a sacred tree torii gate, leading to the 3,000-year-old sacred tree. The trail leading to the nanshu is lined with maple trees, and as you walk further inside, it becomes a bamboo forest towering into the sky. At the end is a tree that is over 3,000 years old and is the seventh largest sacred tree in Japan. It is 30 meters tall and has a trunk circumference of 22 meters. Chi, the hollow in the tree body and roots is said to be as big as 12 stacks of tatami. Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you fully appreciate the insignificance of human beings. In these thousand years, we are just a circle of years on the annual rings of the nan tree. The sacred tree is still growing and expanding. What is special is that there is a hollow in the tree, which is said to be the prototype of the tree hole in My Neighbor Totoro. In this nearly arc-shaped space, it is surrounded by a dense forest, forming a huge energy space. When you come here, you must feel the sacred space and silence, and listen to the sounds of nature. # Takeo Shrine # Takeo Onsen Station # Saga # Big Nanshu # Shrine # Kyushu # Japan # familytravel #神木

#IndoorGoodPlace I believe that many tour groups and independent travel plans on the market will include exciting fun activities, food and leisure exploration, crazy shopping at Outlets, exploration of historical cultural relics, etc., so as to understand the local culture, enrich life experience, and relax the body and mind; but are there any Have you ever thought about arranging an itinerary that integrates into local life, allows you to slowly experience the local culture, and also gives tourists the feeling of traveling? This is to arrange a visit to Kyushu, Japan [Takeo City Library]. This is a library located near Kyushu Shinkansen Takeo Station. The architectural design is simple and a bit fashionable. The library has a reading area, a study room area and a coffee room area. , is similar to an ordinary library; and it is as quiet as visiting an exhibition hall. You can calm down and visit the architecture, read a local book, and look out the window to see the sun-drenched mountain scenery and a feeling of tranquility and spiritual cleansing. I believe that this [Takeo Library] has also attracted many local people and tourists to come and experience it, understand the architectural design of the library and borrow books to increase their knowledge. Therefore, the library has divided photography areas to avoid disturbing people who are concentrating on reading. . In addition to this library, there is also a children's library next to it. The library is like two worlds. The sounds of children's play and the sounds of parents' education fill the library, creating a different experience. How do you plan your trip? Will you also arrange quiet time to visit Takeo Library to increase your knowledge and experience? #日本kyushutakeo #TakeoCityLibrary #100 Ways to Travel # around the world

#TakeoCityLibrary, is it considered a famous attraction in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu? Combining a library, bookstore, coffee, and art works, it is a wooden sloping-roof building with round windows on the skylight, which allows for gentle penetration of light and maintains the aroma of books, wood, and Starbucks coffee in the city. Photography is prohibited in the library, and only two photo spots are open. One is located next to the entrance on the first floor, where you can take pictures from a horizontal angle; the other is in the corridor on the second floor, where you can take pictures of the entire bookcase corridor and the arc sloping roof from a bird's eye view. , quiet and beautiful. Next to the city library, there is also a cute children's library. The design of the wooden glass house makes the space bright and spacious. There are many children's play areas planned in the library. Even the keys to the lockers are all kinds of cute stuffed animals. Takeo City Library and Historical Archives were built by the local government to revitalize the economy. Somei Yoshino cherry trees line the parking lot, and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring. There is also Takeo Shrine nearby that you can visit as well, which is also a good place for cherry blossom viewing. Takeo City Library·Historical Archives Business hours: 0900-2100 Address: 5304-1 Takeocho Oaza Takeo, Takeo, Saga 843-0022 Japan #九州自行 #武雄 # the most beautiful library

📍Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel, Saga This historic hotel in Takeo Onsen, Saga, has been collaborating with TeamLab since 2018 and has been exhibiting artworks on a permanent basis! The first five pictures are of the lobby♡♡ The lamps that cover the entire area are so beautiful🥺❤️❤️ I took photos of the different colors and time flew by! ※Entry is available even for non-guests. I went there first thing on a Monday morning (11am) and it was almost completely booked!! 💫 There are also ruins and light art on display, making it a worthwhile space to see. ※Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel's "Rakan no Yu" has won the Sauna Chelan Grand Prix for three consecutive years in 2019, 2020, and 2021, and it's a new experience created by Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel's "Rakan no Yu" and TeamLab's art! Art exhibition ticket🎫 700 yen for junior high school students and above, 400 yen for elementary school students (Free for guests staying at Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel and Onjuku Chikurintei) 〜 〜🌸Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel Cherry Blossoms〜 〜 🗓️March 11, 2024 to April 10, 2024 🕚Daytime 8:00-18:30, Evening 18:30-22:00 👛 Adults 600 yen, Elementary school students 250 yen ※You can enjoy 2,000 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino and Yamazakura, and at night, Kyushu's largest night cherry blossom event is held, lighting up an area of ​​82,500 square meters. Add some excitement to your everyday life:🌙 🏨 Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel📮 Takeo 4100, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga Prefecture #Sakura2024 #SagaTourism #Saga #SagaTrip #Art #FreeHongKongAirTicket #DomesticTravel #PhotogenicSpot

Takeo Onsen 📍7427-1 Takeocho Oaza Takeo, Takeo, Saga 843-0022 Japan Takeo Onsen. Unforgettable. A place where I felt that Japanese hot springs are different. There are various hot springs, so you can go to the one that suits your taste and enjoy it. Saginoyu with an open-air bath. Motoyu with a long history. As a hot spring lover, I have been to both. Both are perfect. I recommend Motoyu to those who are confident in getting into hot water. #JapanTravel

🍁 As autumn deepens, the 'Red Leaf Hunt' finale in Kyushu pushes this color feast to a climax. - 【Tour Highlights】 One of the largest red leaf lighting events🔮Mifuneyama Rakuen lighting One of the three major red leaf scenic spots🍁Yabakei autumn scenery One of the new three major night views🌇Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view Mobile landscape cafe🚉Coastal CAFE sightseeing train Natural healing gift♨️Unzen/Beppu Hell Hot Springs Intangible cultural heritage🎭Takachiho Night Kagura One of the three major pottery capitals of the world🎎Arita ceramics - 【Encounter on the Way】 ✅Fukuoka｜Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view, Moji Port old street, Fukuoka Tower ✅Saga｜Mifuneyama Rakuen, Arita Ceramic Park, Autumn Arita Ceramic Festival ✅Nagasaki｜CAFE train, Yushu Teien Shimei Manor, Unzen Hell Valley, Nitta Pass, Sanjuro Garden, Amakusa Dolphins ✅Oita｜Yabakei, Beppu Hell Valley, Yufuin Kinrinko Lake ✅Miyazaki｜Takachiho Kagura, Takachiho Gorge boat tour, Takachiho Shrine - 【Accommodation】 🏡Fukuoka Ritz Carlton｜Overlooking Hakata Bay and the city skyline, creating a secluded space in the bustling city 🏡Sekai Beppu｜Designed by Kengo Kuma, inspired by the dramatic hot spring street to create a joyful atmosphere 🏡Sekai Yufuin｜Designed by Kengo Kuma, placing the hot spring inn in the center of the terraced fields, creating a primitive farmhouse style 🏡Sekai Unzen｜Inspired by Nagasaki culture, blending elements of China, Japan, and the Netherlands, full of exotic charm 🏡Miyasho Takebayashi Tei｜A quiet accommodation surrounded by Mifuneyama, where the courtyard, architecture, and four seasons scenery merge into one 🏡Takachiho Inn Kamiyo｜A hot spring inn hidden in Takachiho Gorge, an excellent choice to experience authentic Japanese hospitality - 【Delicacies】 🐮Saga beef｜Famous for its delicate marble fat and deep and mellow taste 🐎Horse meat dishes｜Known as 'Sakura meat', the temperature of the tongue melts the deliciousness in the mouth 🍜Hakata Ramen｜The origin of Tonkotsu ramen, chewy noodles and rich pork bone broth make up Ichiran 🎏Yatai Village｜Japanese street food stalls, with a collection of delicacies such as oden, dumplings, and yakitori - 【Itinerary Overview】 ✴Kyushu West Line✴ 🍁D1 Red Leaf Spot｜Mifuneyama Rakuen 🍀D2 Japan Pottery Capital｜Arita Ceramic Park, Autumn Arita Ceramic Festival, Ceramic Handmade Experience 🚉D3 Kyushu Coast｜CAFE train, Yushu Teien Shimei Manor 🐬D4 Encounter Dolphins｜Amakusa Dolphins, Nitta Pass, Myoken Peak, Sanjuro Garden 🔥D5 Hell Hot Springs｜Unzen Hell Valley, Fukuoka Yatai Village 👋🏻D6 Farewell Japan｜Happy return trip ✴Kyushu East Line✴ 🎎D1 Japanese Mythology｜Takachiho Kagura 💦D2 Volcano Gorge｜Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine 🔥D3 Hell Hot Springs｜Beppu Hell Valley, Yufuin 🍁D4 Red Leaf Spot｜Hitome Hakkei, Saruhi Senbon Gorge, Keiseki Garden, Goryo Shrine, Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view 🏮D5 Century-old Time｜Moji Port old street tour, Fukuoka Yatai Village 👋🏻D6 Farewell Japan｜Happy return trip

For art lovers who love digital art and great ideas, you must have heard of or visited the work of the world's most famous digital art team, teamLab. This time, I will take you to see the largest scale work of teamLab that I have ever been to. The exhibition area covers a large onsen hotel, an abandoned onsen, old buildings, and a wide area in the forest for you to see in a very impressive and magnificent way at Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel in Takeo Onsen, a peaceful tourist attraction in the Kyushu region. The main exhibition area of ​​teamLab this time is divided into several zones. There are both the hotel building and the forest. I will gradually tell you about each part. Let's start with the journey. The closest major city that we can take a plane to is Fukuoka. From the big station, Hakata station, take the train to Takeo Onsen station. It takes 70 minutes, then take a bus or taxi for about 5-10 minutes to arrive at the hotel. For those who are not staying, you can buy tickets at the hotel for 1,200 yen. The first highlight on the hotel side is the lobby. ‘Forest and Spiral of Resonating Lamp’, a large lamp installation welcomes you from the first step. The lights will change colors in a cool atmosphere for us to sit and take pictures before walking to see other works in Zones A and B (there is a map when you go). Each work will have a large exhibition room in the main building and continue to the old building zone that looks like an abandoned onsen hotel has been fully renovated. ‘Megaliths in the Bath House Ruins’, a giant sculpture that looks like a pillar planted in the abandoned onsen area, playing with lights and beautiful art patterns. I must say that this piece is very enjoyable to take pictures of. There are so many things for us to see and play with. In addition, there is a walkway in the abandoned building with lights on both sides. There is ‘Living Crystallized Light’, a water mapping plate with light and sound that vibrates and makes sounds when we step on it. ‘Light Sculpture of Flames’, a large cube-shaped work that plays with light like flames swaying in the middle of a dark room. And many more interesting pieces Come to the forest side, the largest area of ​​the event is divided into zones C, D, E, F, gradually opening after sunset. Zone C, which requires the darkest, will open last after 7 pm. And there is a must-see spot, ‘Drawing on water’, which will be a performance on water. There will be a rowboat stopping in the middle of the water before koi fish and lines of light swimming around until they shine for us to see at intervals. There is a tea room in the middle of the forest, mapping flowers onto each teacup. When lifted, the petals will spread out beautifully. There is a cool digital waterfall and many other interesting spots that you can walk around for a long time. (Read more on the event website) For those who like beautiful art and great ideas from artists loved all over the world like teamLab, I must say that this event is a must-see. #AForestWhereGodsLive #teamLab #DigitalArt #TravelJapan #GoWentKorn #Fukuoka #BeautifulPhotoPlaces

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Saga𓂃 𓈒𓏸Takeo City Emi Cafe Located near Takeo City Library, this cafe just opened last December It is run by the wife and sister of the former mayor of Takeo City Due to the rain that day, there were few customers, but it is usually a very popular and lively shop, so we were lucky 🥺🤞🏻 A place of relaxation for both locals and tourists The interior is stylish with the warmth of wood, and the tableware is also very carefully selected 🥺! There are also exercise equipment on the balcony. Lol The kids' space was also spacious ◎ The menu uses carefully selected ingredients from Saga Prefecture and Japan, with the concept of "gentle on the body." By the way, for lunch, Hayashi rice is popular 🍴 I want to try it ✔︎Lemon cheesecake The jam on top changes depending on the day. On this day it was lemon ✔︎Pudding ✔︎Cafe latte The staff were very friendly and warm-hearted, and it was a relaxing way to end our trip ☺️ Make sure to visit Takeo City Library and Takeo Onsen◎ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇From Instagram 11:00-17:00 Closed: Sundays, Mondays ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇From Tabelog 8102 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #cafehopping #hotsprings #TakeoCity #Takeo Tourism #Saga #Saga Prefecture #Saga Cafe #Saga Trip #Light-Colored Cafe #Domestic Travel #Cafe Tour #Cafe Activity

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Saga𓂃 𓈒𓏸Takeo City Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel When you think of Saga, you think of Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel! It's no exaggeration to say that it's such a famous hotel🥺✨ It is also known for its "Rakan no Yu" sauna, which was awarded the Sauna Chelan. Mifuneyama is said to have been formed by uplift from the Ariake Sea 3 million years ago. Mifuneyama Rakuen, a nationally designated monument located there, was created during the Edo period. When you open the hotel door, in the lobby you will find the art work "Forest and Spiral of Resonating Lamps in the Forest - One Stroke" by TeamLab, which is displayed in different colors depending on the season. Until November 5th, TeamLab's "Forest Where Gods Live" is on display. The outdoor work is divided into an indoor work at Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel and an outdoor work that goes around Mifuneyama Rakuen. The indoor work can be viewed only from the evening. The indoor work can be viewed from 11:00. The weather was bad, so I only stopped by during the day to see the indoor artworks (hotel area, ruins area), but there was an art space that made use of the ruins as it was, and the scale was huge, so it was worth seeing🫢 As I thought, TeamLab seems to have more foreign visitors𓏗𓏗 Next time, I'd like to see the outdoor artworks in the gardens of TeamLab that are integrated with nature I bought the viewing ticket directly at the hotel🎫There are also tickets that include a day-use sauna◎𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓊆𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒𓊇 From the official website Weekdays ¥1200 Weekends and holidays ¥1600 ¥700 (indoor works only) 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 From the official website Indoor works 11:00-22:30 9/11-10/8 19:00-22:30 10/9-11/5 18:00-22:30 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 4100 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄#winter trip #hot spring #solo trip #trip #saga #saga prefecture #saga hotel #saga trip #domestic trip #teamlab #sauna #hotel with sauna

Discover a hidden inn nestled in the forests of Kyushu that only a few know about! "Okutakeo Onsen Kaze no Mori" in Saga Prefecture All rooms are detached and have an open-air bath Enjoying the thick spring water in the middle of nature is a luxury you won't find anywhere else! You can also enjoy Saga beef and Ariake delicacies in a private room Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy a stay in a completely private space👍 ---Location--- 17275 Nishikawa Nobori-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 843-0231 #Open-air bath in guest room #Hot spring inn #Hot spring #Resort hotel #Luxury hotel

Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel is home to Rakan no Yu, which has won the Grand Prix in the Sauna Cheran for three consecutive years. Needless to say, the sauna is amazing, with an immersive feeling that makes you feel as if you are one with nature. The men's and women's baths are switched only in the morning, so I recommend staying overnight. The hotel building itself is a little old, but it is kept clean, and the room was simple but comfortable. The collaboration with teamLab was unexpectedly fun. The experience started with checking in the lobby, where a fantastic space filled with many hanging lamps spreads out. You are immediately drawn into a surreal world. The presentation, which made use of the facilities in the hotel, such as the former large bath, was very ingenious. Of particular note was the projection mapping of Mt. Mifune and the entire garden that spreads at its base. I was amazed at the idea of ​​projection mapping the mountain itself. The fantastic space that blended nature with the latest technology was created, and it was very enjoyable. I heard that the azaleas in the garden are wonderful, so I would like to visit during azalea season next time. #Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel #TeamLab

#JapanTravel The most beautiful bookstore in the world, Takeo City Library, Japan📚 This is the place where COEX Byeolmadang Library was inspired, and it is very famous as the most beautiful bookstore and library in the world! The interior design is very luxurious, and the scenery of a small Japanese town seen through the large windows seemed to make my heart feel at ease😌 📚Takeo City Library 📍 5304-1 Takeocho Oaza Takeo, Takeo, Saga 843-0022 Japan ⏰Every day 09:00 ~ 21:00

Transportation-JR Takeo Station has a free shuttle bus during the night festival Park Background - Mifuneyama Rakuen was built in 1845 in the late Edo period and is located in the mountains west of Mifuneyama in Takeo City. It is said that this Japanese garden was built by Shigeyoshi Nabeshima, the 28th lord of the Takeo domain, over a period of three years. The name "Mifuneyama" comes from the fact that the mountain on which the garden is built resembles a ship from the Tang Dynasty. Mifuneyama Rakuen is a famous tourist attraction in Saga, with a vast park and rich mountain scenery. It is a famous autumn maple viewing spot in Kyushu; the red maple leaves in autumn present a strange and beautiful sight like fire under the illumination of lights at night. The autumn leaves festival held from early November to early December is Japan's largest nighttime light-up event for viewing autumn leaves. Period: End of November (keep an eye on the official Facebook page for real-time updates on the autumn leaves) Time: 8am to 10pm during the night festival (lights turn on at 5:30pm) There were many visitors during the night festival, so it was really hard to take photos. But the red leaves offer a different experience under the projection of special lighting effects. In addition to the maple forest 🍁, there are also ginkgo trees 🍂 #Japan Attractions

♨️Address: 7425 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi 🕰️Bath hours: 6:30-21:30 (reception open until 1 hour before) 💵Bath fee: 450 yen for adults, 220 yen for children (ages 3-elementary school) 📝Other information: Those with tattoos, those who are drunk, and those who violate etiquette will not be allowed in. Body soap and rinse-in shampoo are provided. #Autumn trip #Gourmet #Amazing view

If you've been to a teamlab exhibit, you know what to expect. What makes this one special is the location. The park is beautiful with different venues spread everywhere. Some pieces resemble others featured in different locations, e.g. the pound where the carps projections are feels like the one in teamlab Planets in Tsukiji, Tokyo. That said, the location itself gives a different vibe to the pieces. Wear comfortable shoes and be careful when walking around as the place can be quite dark in some places. There are 2 gates and one opens 1 hour later, at 20:00. I would suggest entering earlier so you don't have to rush to see everything.

#QuintessaCampaign ⁣ #MifuneyamaParadise ٭•。 ❁。 .*･ﾟ⁣ #Nabeshima Shigeyoshi spent about three years building this 150,000 tsubo (490,000 m2) large garden with Mifuneyama as a backdrop⁣ A beautiful place throughout the year, with autumn leaves, spring cherry blossoms and azaleas⁣ ⁣ During the season of 200,000 azaleas⁣ I visited for the first time in a while and it was very beautiful٭•。 ❁。 .*･ﾟ　.ﾟ･*.❁。 .*･٭•。 ⁣ 🗾4100 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga Prefecture⁣ 🅿️Free parking available⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #SagaPrefecture#TakeoCity#Mifuneyama#NabeshimaClan #TakeoTourism#SagaTourism

How to get there: 20-minute walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station Attractions: Takeo Shrine, Takeo Library Hotel: New Otani Saga Recommended food & restaurants: Retrokan Saga Shopping information: Downtown shops Takeo's giant zelkova tree that has endured 3,000 years... It's hard to stop walking because of its magnificent and sacred atmosphere. #HotPlace #Takeo #JapanSaga

How to get there: 15-minute walk from Takeo Onsen Station Attractions: Takeo Library, Takeo Onsen, Takeo Shrine and Green Tree Hotel: New Otani Saga Recommended Food & Restaurants: Retrokan Saga Shopping Information: Downtown Shops What transformed a quiet rural library into a hot place was the bright lighting, cozy wood-toned interior, and Starbucks. The pancakes at the children's library are also a delicacy. #HotPlace #JapanSaga #Japan