Kitagata Onsen Shiki no Sato; Shichisai no Yu
Takeo, Saga, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Takeo, Saga, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °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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Kitagata Onsen Shiki no Sato (Shichisai no Yu), in Takeo, Saga Prefecture, offers sodium-chloride thermal water at 41°C, with an indoor bath, an open-air outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — Shichisai no Yu at Kitagata sits near Takeo City, Saga, where the Takeo Onsen hot spring district has been drawing bathers for over 1,300 years — a longevity confirmed by historical records that include visits from Toyotomi Hideyoshi during his Korean campaign preparations in 1592. The magnificent 1915 Takeo Onsen Gate, a vermilion Chinese-palace-style gate designed by architect Tatsuno Kingo who also created Tokyo Station, stands as the most photographed symbol of this historic Saga spa town.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.