[2025 Takeo Attraction] Travel Guide for Takeo Shrine (Updated Feb)

#100 Ways to Travel Takeo Shrine Address: Takeo 5327, Takeo-machi, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture If you also like to visit shrines, I recommend you to visit Takeo Shrine in Saga. The official website of Takeo Shrine reads: "Our ancestors felt the gods in every operation of nature, believed that gods existed in all things, and worshiped them and to pray to the gods to protect themselves from the wrath and to thank nature for its blessings. Especially large trees and rocks are considered sacred and used as objects of faith." Transportation strategy: Takeo Shrine is located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. Take the JR Limited Express Seagull from Fukuoka JR Hakata Station to JR Takeo Onsen Station. Those taking the bus can go to Hakata Bus Terminal or Nishitetsu-Tenjin Expressway Bus Station to Saga Bus Terminal, and then transfer to a local bus. After arriving at JR Saga Onsen Station, you can take a tour bus or walk to Takeo Shrine. You can also rent bicycles outside the station. Takeo Shrine is located about a 10-minute walk from the famous Takeo Library and can be visited together. Going up the stairs, the stone pillars and the mottled stones give off a sense of etherealness and time. After passing through the "Ni-no-Torii" (二ノtorii), there are two cypress trees side by side on the right hand side, which is called "Couple Hinoki". The roots of these two cypress trees intersect, and they are joined together at the middle branches. Therefore, they are considered to be able to protect good relationships, not only in love, but also in various aspects such as between people, work, and money. All kinds of fateful relationships. A rare white shrine in Japan, the main enshrinement is Takeuchi Sukone, the longest-lived god in Japan. It is said to be able to pray for military luck, good fortune and the elimination of misfortune. It is said that during a certain victory in the war, a white bird happened to land on the shrine. The locals believed that the white bird was a symbol of victory and luck, so they painted the outer walls of Takeo Shrine white. On the left side of the shrine, there is a sacred tree torii gate, leading to the 3,000-year-old sacred tree. The trail leading to the nanshu is lined with maple trees, and as you walk further inside, it becomes a bamboo forest towering into the sky. At the end is a tree that is over 3,000 years old and is the seventh largest sacred tree in Japan. It is 30 meters tall and has a trunk circumference of 22 meters. Chi, the hollow in the tree body and roots is said to be as big as 12 stacks of tatami. Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you fully appreciate the insignificance of human beings. In these thousand years, we are just a circle of years on the annual rings of the nan tree. The sacred tree is still growing and expanding. What is special is that there is a hollow in the tree, which is said to be the prototype of the tree hole in My Neighbor Totoro. In this nearly arc-shaped space, it is surrounded by a dense forest, forming a huge energy space. When you come here, you must feel the sacred space and silence, and listen to the sounds of nature. # Takeo Shrine # Takeo Onsen Station # Saga # Big Nanshu # Shrine # Kyushu # Japan # familytravel #神木

From Hakata to Takeo, it takes about an hour. Besides being a famous hot spring town, there is also Takeo Shrine, which enshrines the god of longevity, Takeuchi Sukune. The way to worship here is a bit different from other shrines. Upon entering, you first pass through the Chino-wa (a large ring made of grass). Bow, step through the ring with your left foot, circle to the left and return to the starting point, then switch to your right foot and circle to the right, and finally, use your left foot again to circle to the left. This completes the worship, symbolizing the infinity ♾️, and it is said to ward off evil. In addition to its famous fortune slips, Takeo Shrine also has special umbrella fortunes, which use the weather to represent good or bad luck. These fortunes can predict love, travel, and other fortunes. For those seeking love or marital harmony, there is also a couple tree to worship. This 1200-year-old Takeo Shrine is the oldest shrine in Takeo, and behind it is a sacred tree that resembles the one in Totoro. This giant camphor tree is said to be 3000 years old, making it the seventh largest sacred tree in Japan. If you visit Takeo Shrine, don't forget to climb a bit of the mountain to see this long-lived sacred tree. On your way back, you can also visit the Takeo Library, which is said to be the most beautiful library in Kyushu. Since photography is not allowed, you can enjoy a cup of coffee and soak in the literary atmosphere. 📍Address: 〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture, Takeo City, Takeo Town, Oaza Takeo 5327

Imagine standing in the heart of Kyushu, Japan, surrounded by whispers of history and the grandeur of nature. Saga Prefecture, a treasure trove in the northwest of Kyushu Island, awaits your exploration. 🗺️ 🌳 Takeo Camphor Tree: Witness of Time 🌳 First, let's drive to Takeo Shrine to visit the legendary camphor tree. It's not just a natural monument but a witness to time. This giant tree is said to have watched over the planet for 3,000 years, ranking seventh among the nation's giant trees. Standing before it, you can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the power of time. 🌲 🌿 Kawakami Gorge: Arashiyama of Kyushu, Full of Spring 🌿 Next, let's stroll through Kawakami Gorge, known as the "Arashiyama of Kyushu." Every spring, from mid-March to late May, the colorful carp streamer event fills the gorge with vitality and life. 🎏 🏯 Karatsu Castle: Dreamland of Cherry Blossoms and Wisteria 🏯 Don't miss Karatsu Castle, a symbol of history and a paradise for cherry blossoms and wisteria. In spring, the pink cherry blossoms and elegant wisteria intertwine into a captivating picture, immersing you in a sea of flowers. 🌸 🌾 Yutoku Inari Shrine: Power of Faith 🌾 Yutoku Inari Shrine, a sacred place attracting about 3 million visitors annually, is not only a place of faith but also a crossroads of culture and history. Here, you can feel the Japanese reverence and respect for nature and the gods. 🙏 💧 Mikaeri Waterfall: Nature's Majestic Poem 💧 Finally, let's visit Mikaeri Waterfall, one of the top 100 waterfalls, with the highest drop of 100 meters in Kyushu. Standing under the waterfall, feeling the mist and listening to nature's symphony, is undoubtedly a spiritual cleansing. 🌊 In Saga, every step is a painting, and every place is a poem. Here, history and nature come together. Join me in Saga's embrace to find the meaning of travel. 🌈🌏

| Saga Takeo Edition. Finally, after talking about so many beautiful spots in Japan, it's time for our Saga - the highly anticipated Saga Takeo travel guide✌🏻 Saga is more beautiful during the autumn leaves or cherry blossom season, but there are also more people❌A reminder that off-peak travel is more reliable☑️ . 1⃣Takeo Shrine⛩ Mainly to see the Takeo sacred tree with a tree age of more than 3,000 years, which is also the 7th largest tree in Japan🌳The shrine is quiet, and we asked for a large camphor guard to bless the whole family for peace and health. . 2⃣Takeo Library Known as the most beautiful duplex library in Japan? It seems to be just like this. This library is in cooperation with Tsutaya Bookstore. There are some stationery and groceries for sale on the first floor. The unexpected gain is that there are a lot of hibi matchstick incense here, and there is a limited "forest library" flavor, so I bought it decisively. There is Starbucks on the first floor, and no photos are allowed in the museum. The only photo spot is in a corner on the second floor, where you can take a panoramic view of the library. . 3⃣YouMe Town Takeo A large chain supermarket opposite the library, with food, clothing, medicine and makeup, and outdoor, lunch can also be solved here. . 4⃣Takeo Onsen Romon This is a concentrated place for Takeo day return hot springs. In fact, there are not many. Although it is a famous beauty skin hot spring, the style is a bit old. Sisters who have requirements for the hot spring environment can give up directly. There is a self-service ticket machine at the door. The red building inside is the Takeo Onsen Information Center, which can be visited freely to see what the old bathhouse looks like. You need to take off your shoes to enter! . 5⃣Saga Space Science Museum Children's paradise, the last time I went to the Saga Next Generation Energy Park and this science museum is a type, but this science museum has more projects to experience, it is recommended to go in the morning, many projects need to be booked, and they will end in the afternoon. The ball screen theater recommends buying a package ticket when entering the venue, and queue up at the theater door half an hour in advance. Everyone rushes to the back. There are several restaurants next to the Space Museum, which are also good, and the environment is very good. . 6⃣Hoyomura Sightseeing Boat Station A camping site next to the Space Museum⛺You can take a swan boat here, the lake view is very good🦢