Saga · Hotel
Onyado Chikurintei
御宿 竹林亭
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About this hotel
An inn next to Mifuneyama Rakuen at Takeo Onsen in Saga, facing a garden of 150,000 tsubo. Takeo Onsen is said to have a history of 1,300 years, and its tower gate is an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It holds two Michelin Keys in the 2026 selection. The garden is known for its cherry blossom and azaleas in spring, and guests may walk it freely.
Who it suits
Suits a stay built around a vast garden you are free to wander, especially in spring when the cherry blossom and azaleas are out. It also pairs well with exploring the historic onsen town of Takeo.
Basic information
- Address
- 佐賀県武雄市武雄町大字武雄4100
Ratings
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Style. Traditional timeless ryokan Setting. In the middle of a garden/park created for a feudal lord in 1845 Explore. Takeo & Kyushu. Rooms. Only 11 rooms. I was in Kasho, with its own outdoor onsen, hammock and can walk down to the garden from the backyard @ the hotel. Superb service. Even had fresh bath towels delivered in the morning along with breakfast. It was really hot when I was here so I only had my walk around the garden/park early morning Food & drinks. Splendid dinner and breakfast but my 13 courses dinner felt rushed as all dishes (pre dessert) were served in one hour. Ended the night at the Ochaya 萩野尾御茶屋 to watch Team Lab’s dramatic "Drawing on the Water Surface Created by the Dance of Koi and Boats” Prices. US$ 888 Rating. 4/5 a nice traditional ryokan retreat, probably better to avoid in the summer due to the persistent mosquitoes
Read the full review on Google MapsNice onsen hotel. In a beautiful scenic area. I stayed for 2 nights and I had one japanese and one Italian dinner. Both are good. They have a big wine cellar at the restaurant. Excellent service and some staffs speak English.
Read the full review on Google MapsA very unique stay! Because of the Shinkansen being down, I had to last minute change my plans, but still was able to stay in “Hagaromo” for one night. Service was great from the very beginning. Coming from Funuoka, we took a short 5 minute taxi from the train station (that the ryokan covers!). When we got inside, we were shown our room, they lay down a tarp for your luggage, given welcome drinks, and given a tour of the public baths and sitting areas within the building. In their main sitting area they have cold coffee, tea and mini Sapporo! I used their public bath once. It was great with one bath indoors and one outdoors. Had it all to myself. Fluffy towels and rugs. The food service was great - I couldn’t even eat it all. With the leftover rice for dinner our host made us late night onigiri… which we had after we walked the garden to see the teamlab exhibit. I’d rate that night garden experience a 9/10 because it was just so unique. I’ve never visited a teamlab before but to have it outdoors, walk around in your yukata. We also visited the outdoor bar… it was the best non-alcoholic drinks we ever had (we tried three!). Only call out is that it was wildly hot when we went in September. Also TAKE A MAP! We sort of got lost. We even checked out the connecting hotel the next morning before check-out, but didn’t have time to use its baths. The private bath inside our room was more than enough! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a private, luxe yet still homey experience. 1 night was just enough for a packed itinerary.
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Room tours and stay videos
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超おすすめのお宿!極上の高級旅館 全室温泉露天風呂付き☆
EATRIP* Pyon Chan · August 2021 · 14:47 · 375K views
【ミノログ宿評価編】武雄温泉 御宿 竹林亭
ミノチャンネル · May 2026 · 28:30 · 16K views
More videos4
【武雄】九州 武雄温泉にある、おもてなしがヤバすぎる御宿 竹林亭が過去一だった🎋
Afu’s travel diary -宿と癒し- · January 2025 · 13:28 · 11K views
Amazing 2 Michelin key luxury ryokan 【Onyado Chikurintei, Takeo Onsen, Saga, Japan 御宿 竹林亭】
大人のための絶景旅 / BUCKET LIST TRAVEL by hiromitravel · May 2026 · 22:16 · 1K views
社長の束の間の休息【御宿 竹林亭(おんやど ちくりんてい)篇】
緑屋家具 · May 2022 · 11:09 · 620 views
【佐賀県武雄温泉 御宿 竹林亭】15万坪の日本庭園に佇む癒し宿
nokolog. · April 2026 · 16:22 · 1K views
What guests wrote
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- A lovely stay at Onyado Chikurintei Ryokan - Lovey Loi
Lovey Loi · 13 October 2016
- 竹に囲まれた客室露天風呂が幻想的 武雄温泉「御宿 竹林亭」探訪レポート|岡村いずみ
みんなで選ぶ 温泉大賞
- 『御宿 竹林亭③』
little-flower 葉南の日記 · 7 September 2024
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