Takegawara Onsen
竹瓦温泉
A historic 1938 municipal bathhouse in Beppu offering traditional hot spring soaking and unique sand baths in a cultural landmark.
What it is
- A municipal hot spring facility originally established in 1879.
- The current wooden structure dates back to 1938.
- A registered tangible cultural property and Heritage of Industrial Modernization.
- Named after the bamboo roofing used on the original building.
What to see
- The distinctive large karahafu style gabled roof on the exterior.
- Traditional indoor baths containing chloride and hydrogen carbonate spring water.
- A dedicated area for experiencing traditional sand baths.
- The second floor which functions as a local community center.
- The nearby Takegawara Koji Arcade, the oldest existing arcade in Japan.
Getting there
- A ten minute walk from JR Beppu Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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