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Takeo Onsen Motoyu

Takeo Onsen Motoyu · 武雄温泉 元湯

Bathe and rest in Motoyu’s spacious pools beneath high ceilings. This historic public bathhouse does not require a Takeo accommodation booking; add a bath after ceramics or on a train day trip.

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Visitor information at a glance

Address

佐賀県武雄市武雄町大字武雄7425

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Admission

Admission costs JPY 500 for adults or JPY 250 for children aged 3 through primary school. Private baths and towels cost extra.

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Opening hours and closed days

The bath opens from 06:30–23:45, with last reception at 23:00. Official guidance lists no separate regular closure days.

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What can I see at Takeo Onsen Motoyu?

Spacious baths beneath high ceilings

Bathe in spacious pools beneath a high ceiling, stopping even without hot-spring accommodation.

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How to get to Takeo Onsen Motoyu

Walk north towards streets/Romon. Association guidance gives 10 minutes to streets, 15 to gate; prefectural tourism gives 10 to Motoyu. Allow wayfinding/reception. Address: 7425 Takeo, Takeo-cho.

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Before you visit

Allow around an hour for bathing and rest

Allow around 1 hour, plus station-to-streets walking/reception margin separately.

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Separate bathing from extra charges

Normal adult Motoyu admission costs JPY 500. Private baths and towels cost extra.

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Questions about Takeo Onsen Motoyu

Can I use Motoyu without staying in Takeo?

Yes. It is a public bathhouse with no accommodation requirement. Normal adult admission costs JPY 500; private baths cost extra.

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