Takegawara Onsen

The wooden structure features a prominent karahafuu architectural style roof, complemented by white walls and traditional Japanese design elements throughout the building.

The bathhouse opened in 1879 with bamboo roofing and received its current name after renovation when ceramic tiles replaced the original bamboo materials.

The facility maintains separation between male and female bathing areas, following Japanese bathing customs and offering both regular hot spring baths and sand baths.

The bathhouse operates from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM, with standard bath entry at 300 yen and sand bath services at 1,500 yen per person.

Visitors experience thermal sand bathing where attendants cover guests in naturally heated volcanic sand while wearing traditional cotton robes called yukata.

Location: Beppu

Inception: 1879

Address: 大分県別府市元町

Website: https://city.beppu.oita.jp/seikatu/gaikokujinmuke/cyuu2/detail7.html

GPS coordinates: 33.27732,131.50630

Latest update: May 12, 2025 18:53