Major city · Japan
Taketa竹田市
Half a day for Oka Castle ruins and cherry blossoms, or a full day adding Nagayu Onsen. Not a base; pass through on a Kyushu road trip.
Taketa is a small castle town in Oita Prefecture, best known for the ruins of Oka Castle — one of Japan's Top 100 Castles and a top cherry-blossom spot. The nearby Nagayu Onsen claims the highest natural carbon-dioxide concentration of any hot spring in Japan. Most travellers stop for a few hours between Beppu and Aso, or spend one night for the onsen.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May (cherry blossoms), Oct–Nov (autumn colours)
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some snow)
- Airports
- Oita (OIT) · Kumamoto (KMJ)
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Taketa110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Taketa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOIT Oita Airport (Bus to Oita station, then JR to Taketa, about 2 h total).
- Getting aroundOn foot for the castle and town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥350–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen or soba bowl¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- BeerBeer (can at a convenience store)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Taketa station to Nagayu Onsen¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedRyokan or minshuku room (2 people), a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedRyokan or minshuku room (2 people), a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OIT Oita Airport (Bus to Oita station, then JR to Taketa, about 2 h total) · KMJ Kumamoto Airport (Bus to Kumamoto, then JR to Taketa, about 2.5 h)
Map of Taketa
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Dec (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taketa: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot for the castle and town centre. A car or taxi is needed for Nagayu Onsen (about 8 km). Local buses run a few times a day; check the timetable at the station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR Nippo Main Line, about 1 h 15 min
Hot springs and hells; a full day from Taketa.
Aso
goDoor to door: About 1 h
JR Hohi Main Line, about 40 min
Mount Aso caldera and Kusasenri grassland; check the volcano alert level.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR Nippo Main Line, about 1 h 10 min
Yufuin onsen town and Mount Yufu hike.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR Hohi Main Line, about 1 h 20 min
Old merchant district and sake breweries.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Taketa city centre
Near the station and castle; limited options, mostly minshuku and small hotels.
Nagayu Onsen area
Ryokan and onsen inns along the river; 15 min drive from the castle.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan or minshuku room (2 people)1 × 1 night × ¥18,000 | ¥18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Lamune Onsen public bath2 × ¥500 | ¥1,000 |
| Lamune Onsen private bath, 1 h2 × ¥2,000 | ¥4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,300 |
| Trip total≈ ¥23,650 per person per day, bed included | ¥47,300≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥350–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen or soba bowl | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer (can at a convenience store) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi from Taketa station to Nagayu Onsen | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| JR Taketa to Beppu (one way, unreserved) | ¥1,500–2,000 (≈ US$11–14) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Oka Castle has steep paths and stairs; wear sturdy shoes.
- Nagayu Onsen: some ryokan only accept guests who book dinner and breakfast.
- Buses are infrequent; plan around the JR timetable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
The US consulate in Fukuoka is the nearest; most other countries have consulates in Fukuoka or Osaka.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Oita Airport → Taketa (bus + train): about ¥3,000–3,500 (≈ US$25), about 2 h (check)
- Taketa → Nagayu Onsen (taxi): ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17), about 15 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 温泉はどこですか？ — Where is the hot spring? (onsen wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Taketa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May (cherry blossoms), Oct–Nov (autumn colours) · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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