[2025 Takeo Attraction] Travel Guide for Takeo Shrine (Updated Apr)

#100 Ways to Travel Takeo Shrine Address: Takeo 5327, Takeo-machi, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture If you also like to visit shrines, I recommend you to visit Takeo Shrine in Saga. The official website of Takeo Shrine reads: "Our ancestors felt the gods in every operation of nature, believed that gods existed in all things, and worshiped them and to pray to the gods to protect themselves from the wrath and to thank nature for its blessings. Especially large trees and rocks are considered sacred and used as objects of faith." Transportation strategy: Takeo Shrine is located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. Take the JR Limited Express Seagull from Fukuoka JR Hakata Station to JR Takeo Onsen Station. Those taking the bus can go to Hakata Bus Terminal or Nishitetsu-Tenjin Expressway Bus Station to Saga Bus Terminal, and then transfer to a local bus. After arriving at JR Saga Onsen Station, you can take a tour bus or walk to Takeo Shrine. You can also rent bicycles outside the station. Takeo Shrine is located about a 10-minute walk from the famous Takeo Library and can be visited together. Going up the stairs, the stone pillars and the mottled stones give off a sense of etherealness and time. After passing through the "Ni-no-Torii" (二ノtorii), there are two cypress trees side by side on the right hand side, which is called "Couple Hinoki". The roots of these two cypress trees intersect, and they are joined together at the middle branches. Therefore, they are considered to be able to protect good relationships, not only in love, but also in various aspects such as between people, work, and money. All kinds of fateful relationships. A rare white shrine in Japan, the main enshrinement is Takeuchi Sukone, the longest-lived god in Japan. It is said to be able to pray for military luck, good fortune and the elimination of misfortune. It is said that during a certain victory in the war, a white bird happened to land on the shrine. The locals believed that the white bird was a symbol of victory and luck, so they painted the outer walls of Takeo Shrine white. On the left side of the shrine, there is a sacred tree torii gate, leading to the 3,000-year-old sacred tree. The trail leading to the nanshu is lined with maple trees, and as you walk further inside, it becomes a bamboo forest towering into the sky. At the end is a tree that is over 3,000 years old and is the seventh largest sacred tree in Japan. It is 30 meters tall and has a trunk circumference of 22 meters. Chi, the hollow in the tree body and roots is said to be as big as 12 stacks of tatami. Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you fully appreciate the insignificance of human beings. In these thousand years, we are just a circle of years on the annual rings of the nan tree. The sacred tree is still growing and expanding. What is special is that there is a hollow in the tree, which is said to be the prototype of the tree hole in My Neighbor Totoro. In this nearly arc-shaped space, it is surrounded by a dense forest, forming a huge energy space. When you come here, you must feel the sacred space and silence, and listen to the sounds of nature. # Takeo Shrine # Takeo Onsen Station # Saga # Big Nanshu # Shrine # Kyushu # Japan # familytravel #神木

How to get there: 20-minute walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station Attractions: Takeo Shrine, Takeo Library Hotel: New Otani Saga Recommended food & restaurants: Retrokan Saga Shopping information: Downtown shops Takeo's giant zelkova tree that has endured 3,000 years... It's hard to stop walking because of its magnificent and sacred atmosphere. #HotPlace #Takeo #JapanSaga

From Hakata to Takeo, it takes about an hour. Besides being a famous hot spring town, there is also Takeo Shrine, which enshrines the god of longevity, Takeuchi Sukune. The way to worship here is a bit different from other shrines. Upon entering, you first pass through the Chino-wa (a large ring made of grass). Bow, step through the ring with your left foot, circle to the left and return to the starting point, then switch to your right foot and circle to the right, and finally, use your left foot again to circle to the left. This completes the worship, symbolizing the infinity ♾️, and it is said to ward off evil. In addition to its famous fortune slips, Takeo Shrine also has special umbrella fortunes, which use the weather to represent good or bad luck. These fortunes can predict love, travel, and other fortunes. For those seeking love or marital harmony, there is also a couple tree to worship. This 1200-year-old Takeo Shrine is the oldest shrine in Takeo, and behind it is a sacred tree that resembles the one in Totoro. This giant camphor tree is said to be 3000 years old, making it the seventh largest sacred tree in Japan. If you visit Takeo Shrine, don't forget to climb a bit of the mountain to see this long-lived sacred tree. On your way back, you can also visit the Takeo Library, which is said to be the most beautiful library in Kyushu. Since photography is not allowed, you can enjoy a cup of coffee and soak in the literary atmosphere. 📍Address: 〒843-0022 Saga Prefecture, Takeo City, Takeo Town, Oaza Takeo 5327

A small shrine in Takeo, located an hour away from Saga. It doesn't seem to have any special features, but it is visited by many people. It is thanks to the presence of the Takeo camphor tree, which is over 3,000 years old. It is incredibly mysterious and magnificent. I hope you will experience it on foot. #2025OverseasTravelEvent

Imagine standing in the heart of Kyushu, Japan, surrounded by whispers of history and the grandeur of nature. Saga Prefecture, a treasure trove in the northwest of Kyushu Island, awaits your exploration. 🗺️ 🌳 Takeo Camphor Tree: Witness of Time 🌳 First, let's drive to Takeo Shrine to visit the legendary camphor tree. It's not just a natural monument but a witness to time. This giant tree is said to have watched over the planet for 3,000 years, ranking seventh among the nation's giant trees. Standing before it, you can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the power of time. 🌲 🌿 Kawakami Gorge: Arashiyama of Kyushu, Full of Spring 🌿 Next, let's stroll through Kawakami Gorge, known as the "Arashiyama of Kyushu." Every spring, from mid-March to late May, the colorful carp streamer event fills the gorge with vitality and life. 🎏 🏯 Karatsu Castle: Dreamland of Cherry Blossoms and Wisteria 🏯 Don't miss Karatsu Castle, a symbol of history and a paradise for cherry blossoms and wisteria. In spring, the pink cherry blossoms and elegant wisteria intertwine into a captivating picture, immersing you in a sea of flowers. 🌸 🌾 Yutoku Inari Shrine: Power of Faith 🌾 Yutoku Inari Shrine, a sacred place attracting about 3 million visitors annually, is not only a place of faith but also a crossroads of culture and history. Here, you can feel the Japanese reverence and respect for nature and the gods. 🙏 💧 Mikaeri Waterfall: Nature's Majestic Poem 💧 Finally, let's visit Mikaeri Waterfall, one of the top 100 waterfalls, with the highest drop of 100 meters in Kyushu. Standing under the waterfall, feeling the mist and listening to nature's symphony, is undoubtedly a spiritual cleansing. 🌊 In Saga, every step is a painting, and every place is a poem. Here, history and nature come together. Join me in Saga's embrace to find the meaning of travel. 🌈🌏

The 3000-year-old Okusu tree at Takeo Shrine is a must-see when you visit Takeo City⛩️ In front of the stairs leading up to the shrine grounds, there is a pair of cypress trees, which are enshrined as matchmakers. The beautifully maintained washroom in the shrine grounds has cute floating Imari ware balls! The fortune slips here are in the shape of an umbrella, and the colorful umbrellas are beautiful. The Okusu tree is located a little way from the shrine grounds, past the bamboo forest. You can't get close to it, but you can feel the blessings from its power. I was able to spend a peaceful time listening to the quiet sound of the wind and the rustling of the leaves😊 #TakeoShrine #TakeoOkusu #SagaPrefecture #TakeoCity

#FukuokaTrip #Fukuoka We had the opportunity to stop by #Takeo Shrine by heading straight to the back of the shrine to see the #GiantTree... it's really big... we found out it was a #CamphorTree that was over 3000 years old. I must say that the tree is really big and impressive. It looks quite magical... #Saga #Kyushu also has many interesting places. #TravelJapan #Fukuoka #FukuokaTrip #Kyushu #NorthernKyushu #TravelKyushu #KyushuRegion #Shrine

Takeo Shrine (たけおじんじゃ) is located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest shrine in Saga Prefecture and one of the most famous longevity shrines in Japan. Takeo Shrine was built in 735 AD and is dedicated to Takeuchi Sukune, the longest-lived deity in Japan. The main hall of Takeo Shrine is a white wooden building that is very solemn and majestic. There are two famous sacred trees in the shrine, one is a 3,000-year-old large camphor tree, and the other is a 1,000-year-old couple cypress. The big camphor tree is the symbol of Takeo Shrine, and the couple cypress symbolizes the harmonious love between husband and wife. Takeo Shrine holds two grand festivals every year, namely the Yabusame Festival and the Footshooting Festival. Yabusai is a traditional Japanese archery ceremony, while Bushabu is an ancient samurai archery competition. Takeo Shrine is a very popular tourist attraction in Japan, attracting a large number of tourists every year. If you have the opportunity to travel to Saga Prefecture, Japan, don't miss Takeo Shrine. #Japan and Korea City Attractions #Japan #Saga #Takeo Shrine #Takeo #Longevity #Shrine #Sacred Tree #Couple Cypress #Yabusa #Archery Festival

Takeo Onsen Station has become lively with the arrival of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen. I decided to get off the train while I was there. The name Okusu is often used in the name of a bicycle race, but I didn't have high expectations when I visited. The Okusu tree behind the main hall of Takeo Shrine is a magnificent giant tree with a mystical atmosphere, and it was truly wonderful. Access: 25 minutes on foot from Takeo Onsen Station