Katō City Takino Kōryū Hoyōkan

What it is

• A public natural hot spring facility originally opened in October 2000.
• The official name was changed to Kato City Takino Koryu Hoyokan in 2006.
• The spring water contains specific levels of calcium ions and sodium chloride.
• A popular destination that reached 3.5 million total visitors in November 2021.

What to see

• Natural hot spring baths managed by professional operators.
• An on-site sauna available for visitor use.
• A restaurant located within the facility grounds.
• Proximity to the nearby Hyogo Prefectural Harima Chuo Park.

When to go

• Daily operating hours are from 11 AM to 9 PM.
• The facility is closed every Wednesday unless it falls on a holiday.

Getting there

• Located approximately 3 kilometers away from Takino Station.
• A free parking lot is available with space for 130 vehicles.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.