Taketa Onsen Hanamizuki

Taketa Onsen Hanamizuki opened in 2001 as the first bathing facility in the former castle town of Taketa. The traditional-style bathhouse is on the second floor; the first floor has a shop stocking local souvenirs including kabosu citrus products and saffron, about 80 percent of Japan's domestic saffron production coming from this area. The building also sells the Castle Town Passport, a two-day pass covering discounted entry to five Taketa attractions for 800 yen. On weekends between noon and 5 p.m., a free outdoor foot bath by the entrance lets visitors rest without going inside.