Registration Date：2005.07.22
Romon is said to have been inspired by the Dragon Palace visited by the Japanese folk tale "Urashima Taro.
Zodiac signs are painted on the ceiling inside the Romon to indicate the direction of travel.
The interior of the Takeo Onsen New Building is free to visit.
Gosenyu" in Takeo Onsen New Building
Jusenyu" in Takeo Onsen New Building
Arita-yaki tiles are used in the "special private bath.
The view from the second floor of the new building
There is also a facility for day trip bathing on the premises.
A letter from Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Valuable materials are also displayed in the new building.
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At the day trip bathing facility attached to the hotel, you can take a bath in a public bath with a retro romantic atmosphere or a private bath made of marble with a sense of luxury. The main attraction is the "Tonosamayu," where Siebold and other old lords are said to have bathed, so why not soak in the hot spring while thinking about the history of Takeo Onsen, which has continued for more than 1,300 years?
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The vermilion-lacquered gate standing at the entrance to the hot spring is the symbol of Takeo Onsen. It was designed in 1915 by Kingo Tatsuno, a pioneer of Western architecture, at a time when Westernization was progressing rapidly in many parts of Japan. Many notable people visited Takeo Onsen including the Nabeshima family, the lords of the area, and the German physician Philipp Franz von Siebold. In order to entertain these people, there were plans to build a huge park that would include not only hot springs but also amusement facilities and hotels. This gate has a vibrant color and shape that make it ideal for use as the entrance. The four animals painted on the four corners of the ceiling signify the directions following the traditional Chinese manner. The rat is to the north, the rabbit to the east, the horse to the south, and the rooster to the west. The ceilings of the north and south domes of Tokyo Station are similarly decorated, but with eight animals, which combined with the four animals here, form the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. The remnants of old bathing areas remain on the first floor of the New Takeo Onsen Annex Building. Each bathing area is divided into "Gosento” (five-sen bath) and "Jissento” (ten-sen bath) areas, derived from the fractional unit of the Japanese yen known as the “sen”, which was used in those days. The bathhouses in the higher price range feature various devices to create an enhanced sense of luxury. The tiles in the bathtubs of the Jissento are a Japanese-produced version of Majolica tiles, which are said to have originated in England. The tiles in the most prestigious "Tokubetsu Kashikiriyu" (special private baths) are made of Aritayaki porcelain from Arita in Saga Prefecture, an area famous for its pottery, and are delicately adorned with seasonal flowers and plants.
Cultural property information
【Opening hours】
Romon：9:00-10:00(Registration by 9:30) *Volunteer guides will show you around inside. New Wing：9:00-18:00 Free tour
【Closing day】
Tuesday
【Fee】
Romon: Adults: 450 yen, children: 220 yen *Includes Motoyu and Horaiyu bathing tickets *Adults staying overnight at lodging facilities in town: 350 yen, children: 120 yen (no bathing tickets) New building: Free
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