Established in 1892, a historic flowing chloride spring
Kagoshima Kagoshima City
Takezako Onsen is a long-established onsen sento in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, founded in 1892. Nestled in a residential neighborhood with a nostalgic atmosphere, the bathing area has been renovated and feels clean. The sauna is a far-infrared gas-stove type without a TV, allowing you to sweat quietly and thoroughly. After the sauna, there is a cold plunge bath using groundwater. A small window next to the cold plunge bath brings in a pleasant breeze, letting you enjoy a sense of outdoor rest. The hot spring is a chloride spring provided as flowing source water with added water, and its salt content makes it a high-quality bath that warms you gently to the core.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
The chloride spring pours from a substantial spout said to have been used since the facility's founding. Although water is added, it is offered as flowing source water; despite its smooth texture it contains salt and is very warming. The facility also features jet baths and an electric bath, making it a popular spot for locals to relax.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity8people
A dry sauna located immediately inside the bathing area from the changing room. It is equipped with a far-infrared gas stove, and the moderate humidity typical of Kagoshima makes it easy to sweat without overexertion. With no TV or background music, the quiet space allows for a meditative sauna time to reflect on yourself.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity3people
A cold plunge bath placed right next to the sauna room. It uses groundwater and is set to a mild temperature, so even those who are not fond of very cold plunges can soak slowly. A small window beside the cold plunge is left open, and resting while enjoying the breeze that blows in is very pleasant.
Closed Days: Thursday
3-22-10 Shimoarata, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima 890-0056, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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Established in 1892, a historic flowing chloride spring
Kagoshima Kagoshima City
Takezako Onsen is a long-established onsen sento in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, founded in 1892. Nestled in a residential neighborhood with a nostalgic atmosphere, the bathing area has been renovated and feels clean. The sauna is a far-infrared gas-stove type without a TV, allowing you to sweat quietly and thoroughly. After the sauna, there is a cold plunge bath using groundwater. A small window next to the cold plunge bath brings in a pleasant breeze, letting you enjoy a sense of outdoor rest. The hot spring is a chloride spring provided as flowing source water with added water, and its salt content makes it a high-quality bath that warms you gently to the core.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
The chloride spring pours from a substantial spout said to have been used since the facility's founding. Although water is added, it is offered as flowing source water; despite its smooth texture it contains salt and is very warming. The facility also features jet baths and an electric bath, making it a popular spot for locals to relax.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity8people
A dry sauna located immediately inside the bathing area from the changing room. It is equipped with a far-infrared gas stove, and the moderate humidity typical of Kagoshima makes it easy to sweat without overexertion. With no TV or background music, the quiet space allows for a meditative sauna time to reflect on yourself.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity3people
A cold plunge bath placed right next to the sauna room. It uses groundwater and is set to a mild temperature, so even those who are not fond of very cold plunges can soak slowly. A small window beside the cold plunge is left open, and resting while enjoying the breeze that blows in is very pleasant.
Closed Days: Thursday
3-22-10 Shimoarata, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima 890-0056, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more