Activities

In late March, 2,000 cherry trees (including Somei Yoshino and double-flowered cherry trees)
The vibrant colors bring out the green of the steep cliffs of Mt. Mifuneyama.
From mid-April to early May, there are 200,000 azaleas (Kurume azaleas and Kirishima azaleas),
Wisteria (white and purple tassels) and rhododendrons create a world of gorgeous colors of red, vermilion, white, and peach.
In the summer, you can experience a fantastic world of light where nature and art come together.

【Time required】6 minutes by car from Urari Takeo
【Visiting hours】From 8:00 to 17:30(Business hours change depending on the season)
【Closed Days】Open 365 days
【Fare】Adult(s)(Junior high school students and above):500 JPY(Tax included)/ Elementary school-aged children:300 JPY(Tax included)
*Varies depending on the season.
There is a separate fee for visiting TeamLab.
【Event Date】
Flower Festival(Early March to early May)
TeamLab: A Forest of Gods(Mid-July ~)*Please enquire
Autumn Leaves Festival(Early November to early December)

It is ranked 7th among giant trees in Japan and is over 3,000 years old.
It has been designated as a natural monument of the city.
The tree is 30m tall, with a trunk circumference of 20m and branches that spread 30m east-west and 33m north-south.
It is the sacred tree of Takeo Shrine, the oldest shrine in Takeo City.
The base of the tree resembles an elephant's foot and is covered with rough bark.
Its center is open near the surface.
Tenjin is enshrined inside the approximately 22 square meter interior.

【Time required】5 minutes by car from Urari Takeo

The Tower Gate at the entrance to Takeo Onsen has a history of 1,300 years.
It is a wooden building designed by Dr. Kingo Tatsuno, who also designed Tokyo Station along with the "New Building".
It has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
Four zodiac animals were found on the second floor of the tower gate, and when combined with the eight zodiac animals at Tokyo Station,
It became a hot topic because all 12 zodiac signs were present.

【Time required】10 minutes by car from Urari Takeo
【Visiting hours】9:00 to 22:00(Reception until 21:30)
【Date】Every day except Tuesdays
【Visiting hours】9:00 to 22:00(Reception until 21:30)
【Fare】Adult(s):500 JPY(Tax included)/ Children:250 JPY(Tax included)
*Exterior of the tower gate, museum only.
There is an additional fee for viewing the zodiac signs at the 2nd floor tower gate

Based on the concept of "a library that enriches the lives of citizens,"
This is a rare library in Japan, run by Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Next door is the Takeo City Children's Library, which is surrounded by about 20,000 picture books that parents and children can enjoy.
We also hold many workshops and events.
At the adjacent "Kyushu Pancake Cafe Takeo City Children's Library Store,"
You can enjoy pancakes made with Kyushu ingredients.

【Time required】10 minutes by car from Urari Takeo
【Opening Hours】9:00 to 21:00(Open 365 days)
【Parking】190 units(Free)
【Notes】Kyushu Pancake Cafe(Closed on Wednesdays)

This shrine is counted among the three major Inari shrines in Japan, along with Fushimi Inari and Kasama Inari.
He is affectionately known locally as "Yutoku-san."

【Time required】25 minutes by car from Urari Takeo
【Opening Hours】Open 24 hours a day
【Yutoku Museum admission fee】
Adult(s):300 JPY(Tax included)/ University students and high school students:200 JPY(Tax included)/ Junior high school students and elementary school students:100 JPY(Tax included)
【Parking】2,500 units(Free)

Hama-naka Town's Hachimichi-juku is commonly known as "Sake Brewery Street," and there are sake brewery tours available,
The thatched roof samurai residence "Former Norita Residence (designated as an important cultural property by the city)"
Buildings such as the "Tsugibaba" are also worth seeing.

【Time required】27 minutes by car from Urari Takeo
【Parking】Available (Saga Bank side) Hamakawa-side Town Parking Lot

Chichimachibo Park is said to be the most scenic spot in the Kurokami Mountains.
From the observation deck you can see Mt. Kurokami.
You can experience the splendor of nature and the mystery of Mt. Kurokami.
This area was once a training ground for Shugendo pilgrims,
It is filled with dense forests and majestic rock formations.
It is also popular as a famous spot for viewing cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

【Time required】38 minutes by car from Urari Takeo