Takagushi Onsen; Hizen-cho Fukushi Center
Karatsu, Saga, Japan
- Location
- Karatsu, Saga, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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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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Takagushi Onsen, also known as Hizen-cho Fukushi Center, is located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. The sodium-chloride water emerges at 39°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna round out the facilities.
Insider tip — 'Hizen-cho Fukushi Center; Takagushi Onsen' in Karatsu, Saga — where Hizen Province's ancient welfare centre meets a natural hot spring. Karatsu is celebrated for its Karatsu Kunchi festival (UNESCO Intangible Heritage) — featuring extraordinary ceramic-and-lacquer float sculptures representing mythic animals. The city also gave its name to Karatsu-yaki, one of Japan's most prized rustic tea ceremony ceramics. This welfare centre onsen serves the communities of ancient Hizen's clay-rich plateau.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °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.