4-star ryokan in Central Kyushu
Takefue in Central Kyushu is Japan 's premier natural hot spring resort. The fairytale location in a large bamboo forest gives it a unique otherworldly atmosphere. The architectural style is refined rustic, with black beams and stucco of straw and plaster. The interior is also rural but with modern amenities and large windows through which the beautiful surrounding nature penetrates. The warm water of the many onsen is obtained by the same geological processes that the nearby Mt. Aso to mess around. The special location, the excellent food, the beautiful indoor and outdoor pools, the authenticity and first-class service make Takefue an outstanding ryokan. An inn where you will feel lost in the world of Princess Kaguya. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops from Takefue:
- Twelve luxurious suites in different sizes with private indoor space, notenburo, are spread over a vast nature reserve of 16,500 m2
- Eight of the twelve rooms have a private outdoor onsen, a rotemburo
- There are three huge public rotemburos that can be reserved for private baths
- The exclusive - pool-like - open-air pool with tatami decks and sun loungers is only accessible to the guests of four of the room types
- Due to its elevated position, winters at Takefue are spectacular: experience the unusual scene of snow-covered bamboo or falling snowflakes at the rotemburo
- Two relaxing natural gardens, one with a campfire, the other with a waterfall and bar
- A bamboo sauna to relax and increase metabolism
- The Zen Spa offers a range of treatments with massages recommended
- There is a special outdoor foot bath with a fixed temperature of 43 degrees
- The kaiseki haute cuisine served in your suite is prepared with seasonal fresh mountain vegetables from Kumamoto
- An abundance of rabbits has been incorporated into the decor; Takefue was originally built in 1998, the last year of the rabbit
- All but one of the rooms are suitable for children
