{"id":29164,"date":"2017-08-20T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-08-19T23:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=29164"},"modified":"2021-05-23T19:59:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-23T10:59:43","slug":"saga-takeo-onsen-spiritual-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/saga-takeo-onsen-spiritual-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Spiritual Spots at Takeo Onsen, Saga"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After visiting the Mifuneyama Rakuen garden<\/strong> and staying in the luxury ryokan<\/strong> where I enjoyed its hot springs<\/strong>, I set out to discover Takeo Onsen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Takeo Shrine<\/h2>\n

This is a Shinto shrine, also called Goshadaimyo shrine<\/strong>, which is the oldest shrine<\/strong> in Saga<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The holy Camphor Tree, Ohkusu<\/h2>\n

To reach the sacred tree<\/strong>, just go behind Takeo Shrine<\/strong>. A beautiful alley of maple trees<\/strong> and then a bamboo forest<\/strong> will lead to this beautiful tree! It is a sacred tree that is more than 3,000 years old<\/strong> and its height of 27 meters makes it one of the largest trees in Japan<\/strong>. He (the tree) was able to withstand typhoons, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, and fires. The tree is widely considered to be one of the most spiritual places<\/strong> in Saga. With its breathtaking natural environment, the camphor is worth the visit!<\/p>\n

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The Romon Gate<\/h2>\n

This is the symbol of Takeo Onsen<\/strong>. The two-story Romon Gate was designed in 1914 by Kingo Tatsuno<\/strong>, originally born in Karatsu<\/strong> city, Saga<\/strong> Prefecture. He is also known to have constructed Tokyo station<\/strong>. Behind this door are onsen where the temperature varies between 18 and 52 degrees. With red lacquer on the first floor, this building was built without any nails<\/strong>! In 2005, the Romon Gate and Takeo Onsen Shinkan were named “Important Cultural Properties<\/strong>” of Japan.<\/p>\n

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Sacred Camphor in Kawago<\/h2>\n

Yet another sacred tree<\/strong> located in Wakaki town. It is designated as a natural monument of Japan<\/strong>. This would be the 5th largest tree in Japan<\/strong> according to a national tree survey. Its size is impressive: it has a height of 25 meters, with roots 33 meters in circumference, and branches of 27 meters. The age you ask? About 3000 years old!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This tree is very beautiful because its branches are covered with moss<\/strong>. It looks like something comes straight from a Miyazaki film<\/strong>. In the little hollow, you will find something embedded in the trunk, a small shrine!<\/p>\n

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Therefore, Takeo Onsen is known not only for its hot springs, but for its gigantic trees too!<\/strong><\/p>\n