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Takeo Onsen Motoyu
Takeo Onsen Motoyu · 武雄温泉 元湯
Takeo Onsen Motoyu is a historic public bath with high ceilings and spacious baths. Visit for a bath and a short rest in Takeo.
You need not stay overnight in Takeo. Fit a bath after ceramic exhibits or on a rail day trip.
Visitor information
Admission
Bathing costs 500 yen for adults or 250 yen for children aged three through elementary school. Private baths and towels cost extra.
Opening hours
Open 06:30–23:45, with last reception at 23:00. The official guidance does not specify regular closure days.
What to see at Takeo Onsen Motoyu
Spacious baths beneath a high ceiling
Enjoy spacious baths beneath a high ceiling. Motoyu offers a bathing break even without an overnight hot-spring stay.
Official Motoyu location Winter Takeo hot springs: Motoyu fares and hours
How to get to Takeo Onsen Motoyu
Walk from the north exit towards the hot-spring street and Romon. The tourism association gives about ten minutes to the street and 15 to Romon; the prefectural authority gives about ten minutes to Motoyu. Allow navigation and reception too. The address is 7425 Takeo, Takeo-cho.
Tourism association access Official Motoyu location Prefectural tourism authority’s Motoyu guide Takeo Onsen Romon location and walking access
Before you visit
Allow roughly an hour for bathing and rest
Allow roughly an hour for bathing and rest. Add time to walk between the station and hot-spring street and to complete reception.
Tourism association access Takeo Onsen Romon location and walking access Official Motoyu location
Distinguish bathing admission from extras
General adult admission to Motoyu costs 500 yen. Private baths and towels cost extra.
Official Motoyu location Winter Takeo hot springs: Motoyu fares and hours
Questions about Takeo Onsen Motoyu
Can I bathe at Motoyu without staying in Takeo?
Yes. Motoyu is a public bath available without a hot-spring hotel stay. General bathing costs 500 yen for adults; private baths cost extra.
Official Motoyu location Winter Takeo hot springs: Motoyu fares and hours
Official sources
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