Romon Gate, in Takeo
The landmark of Takeo Onsen. Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned
architect in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area.
The gate has become the symbol of Takeo Onsen.
In addition, there are some private bathrooms, which were built in the Edo Era in
the joint bathhouses, they are called the “Tonosama Buro” (Lord’s Bath), because
some important people had bathed there, such as the feudal lords of Nabeshima
and Siebold. (Philip Franz von Siebold)