Taketa City, Oita Prefecture
Healthcare tourism utilizing hot springs
The whole town is a national hot spring resort
Located in the southwest of Oita Prefecture, Taketa City is surrounded by nature, including the Kuju Mountain Range. It has the highest percentage of the population over 85 years old in Japan, and is ranked high in Oita Prefecture's own health index, making it a city with many healthy elderly people living there.
The secret to this success is the high participation rate in "commuting centers," which ranks first for both men and women.
They gather at familiar places such as community centers and actively participate in preventative care activities such as exercises, and social gatherings such as tea parties.
Access from Osaka
Oita Prefecture is famous as the "hot spring prefecture," and Taketa City is famous for its carbonated springs.
The fine carbon dioxide gas dissolved in the hot water enters the body through the skin and promotes blood flow, which in turn boosts metabolism and promotes the excretion of waste products.The hot water also contains a lot of metasilicic acid, which helps produce collagen, so it can also have a skin-beautifying effect.
We also have a travel menu called the "Wellness Stay Plan" that combines hot springs with in-water exercise, so you can enjoy the benefits of beauty and health by visiting Taketa City.
The naturally rich Taketa city is also ideal for trekking. The Kyushu Olle Oku-Bungo Course allows you to enjoy Kyushu's nature with all five senses, and is a leisurely 11.8km course that takes in beautiful rural scenery.
Along the course you will find the ruins of Oka Castle, which has been selected as one of the "100 Most Famous Castles in Japan." Its appearance, floating in the sea of clouds, is known as the "Castle in the Sky," and is truly a spectacular sight.
We look forward to welcoming you to the charming city of Taketa, where you can experience history while being soothed by nature.