武雄温泉 蓬莱湯

An elderly local customer who seemed to be a regular was the worst. He had a pile of his belongings on the right side of the changing room sink and sat in front of the fan on the left side and wouldn't move. There were only two hair dryers, so I had no choice but to dry my hair on the right side, and he ostentatiously moved his belongings right next to me and started cleaning around me with a Swiffer. When I moved, he followed me, complaining about my hair falling out. What's more, the customer was brushing his teeth while soaking in the bathtub. This is a public bath, after all. It's not a nursing home or anything. If they don't take strict precautions, they'll lose customers. I was really enjoying the hot water. It's such a shame, as the water was great!!!

The hot spring water is thick and creamy, just like Ureshino Onsen. The bathhouse has a retro interior, and it's hard to tell the difference in temperature between the hot water and the regular bath. Both felt about 43°C. I went in and out several times to let the water soak into my body. Personally, I love sulfur springs, but this hot spring leaves my skin feeling smooth after a bath, so I love it. Apparently, you can add baking soda to your bath at home to create a pseudo-Takeo Onsen experience. It's a hot spring ingredient that softens proteins.

Purchase a bathing ticket from the ticket machine to the left of the entrance and hand it over to the reception on the right before entering. Motoyu is in front, and Horaiyu is on the left. The temperature seems to be set a little lower than Motoyu, and for me it was just the right temperature. Here too, you will need to pay 100 yen in the coin lockers. The water was the same as Motoyu, slightly slimy and very pleasant.

There are two baths in the hot spring, one at a higher temperature and one at a lower temperature. I prefer the higher temperature, but the higher one was only about 45°C, so I went in the lower one. It felt really good. After your bath, they sell bottled drinks such as milk and coffee milk. The milk after your bath was exceptional.

Takeo Onsen is a historic hot spring with hot water. It is prettier than Motoyu, but the interior is reminiscent of an old-fashioned public bathhouse. The water is originally hot, so a long soak will warm you from the inside out. The bathing fee is 500 yen for adults, a reasonable price that leaves your skin feeling moisturized.