Kurokami no Mori Onsen; Tendo no Yu
Takeo, Saga, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Takeo, Saga, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Kurokami no Mori Onsen, known as Tendo no Yu, is in Takeo, Saga Prefecture. Its sodium-chloride thermal water reaches 40°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Tendo no Yu' (天道の湯 — heaven's way spring) at Kurokami no Mori Onsen (forest of black hair) in Takeo city. Takeo Onsen is one of Japan's oldest, with over 1,300 years of history — the legendary Empress Jingu is said to have bathed here before her Korean campaigns. Takeo City Library, redesigned by Tsutaya/CCC in 2013, became a global icon of library design. The 'black hair forest' name references the ancient camphor trees of Takeo Shrine, their dark canopy arching over 1,000-year-old roots.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.