Takekawara Onsen

"Sunayu" is the most famous bathing method at Takenoyu Onsen and is loved by many. After soaking in the hot spring, you are buried in warm sand for 15 minutes. This allows your body to gradually warm up, improves blood circulation, and leaves your skin smooth and silky. In addition to the bathing fee, there is also a fee for using the sand, but many people become addicted after trying it once. If you visit Takenoyu Onsen, we highly recommend trying the Sunayu!

Takamagahara Onsen is famous for being the model for the "bathhouse" in Hayao Miyazaki's animated film "Spirited Away". It is said that the atmosphere of Takamagahara Onsen was used as a reference when creating the bathhouse in the movie. Many tourists visit the hot spring due to the popularity of the movie, and it is considered a pilgrimage spot for fans. Why not relax in the hot springs while experiencing the world of the movie that inspired "Spirited Away", along with the hot springs and cuisine of the hot spring town?

Takigawara Onsen is a hot spring town founded in 1879. The retro streetscape of the Taisho and Meiji periods remains, and the nostalgic atmosphere of the streets seems to have transcended time. By strolling through the hot spring town, you can feel Japan's good old culture. There are many quaint old buildings and historic buildings, and there are also many old shrines and temples in the hot spring town, making it enjoyable just to walk around. In addition, the streets of Takigawara Onsen have many charming souvenir shops and retro cafes. It's a good idea to take a break at an old-fashioned cafe or look for old goods and souvenirs in between hot spring hopping. In the evening, the streetscape creates a fantastic atmosphere, so we recommend strolling around from the evening to the night!

Beppu Tower is a 100m observation tower where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. It's about a 5-minute drive from Takegawara Onsen to Beppu Tower, and from the tower, you can overlook the city of Beppu and the surrounding scenery. If the weather is good, you can enjoy beautiful views of Mount Yufu, Mount Kokonoe, and Beppu Bay, and it's also a great spot to see the night view of Beppu city, which is beautiful. Takegawara Onsen and Beppu Tower are both representative tourist spots in Beppu city, and you can enjoy the charm of each. It's recommended to visit both with plenty of time to spare!

Touring the hells of Beppu is one of the must-see tourist spots when visiting Beppu. Located about a 20-minute drive from the Takegawara Onsen, Beppu's hells are scattered across seven locations, each offering different views and features. While touring the hells, you can also enjoy free foot baths and food and drink such as hot spring eggs and hell steamed dishes. After enjoying the hells tour from Takegawara Onsen, why not return to the hot spring town and indulge in delicious food and a relaxing hot spring to heal the fatigue of your journey?