2025 Taketa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Guys, I'm declaring my summer travel bucket list officially locked in! I've stumbled upon a hidden gem of a park that radiates Japanese spring vibes ✨—I'm utterly speechless from its beauty! 🎈 Location: Kuju Flower Park in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu Tucked away in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, lies a 200,000㎡ dreamland—Kuju Flower Park 🌸. It's practically a "treasure chest" of blooms, featuring over 500 varieties and 5 million flowers that take turns blooming throughout the year! Strolling through, clusters of flowers in every hue embrace each other like a giant overturned paint palette, their dazzling colors interweaving for a full-on visual feast! Here’s your transportation guide, folks 👇🏻 Take the JR train to Bungo-Taketa Station, then drive about 30 minutes to immerse yourself in this floral extravaganza~ As the seasons change, the park stages different romantic scenes 🌸 April - May: Tulips and moss phlox join forces to create a soft, colorful carpet! June - August: Sunflowers and lavender take the spotlight, with golden yellows and purples clashing in summer’s unique fervor! Late September - November: A million cosmos flowers sway gracefully, like sunset clouds descending to earth. But the real showstopper? The [Spring Color Flower Field]! Layers of pastel-hued blooms stack up, making every snapshot look like it’s straight out of a Japanese filter—the vibe is absolutely perfect! Every step feels like stepping into an anime scene, leaving you lost in its tender romance~ What are you waiting for? Go now!

[Kawauda Spring Water] This spring has an outstanding amount of water among the Takeda Spring Water Group, and there is no end to the people who come to collect the beautiful water. The water is of good quality and softness, and cold water flows generously from eight intakes 24 hours a day. The ramen shop [Cotton] located nearby is produced by the famous ramen shop "Ippudo" ✨ Instead of tonkotsu, it has a gentle taste of mellow soy sauce soup made with spring water. The chewy and smooth noodles are also popular 🍜 Chuka soba noodles 830 yen. You can also enjoy a half-portion for 450 yen ♪ The opening hours are short, from 11:00 to 14:00 (15:00 on weekends and holidays), so try to go there on time 💡 About 15 minutes by car from Takeda Station 🚗 Free parking available. There is a public toilet in the parking lot, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet as well. The roads along the way are easy to drive on, and it's okay if cars pass each other 🙆♀️ There is a river pool nearby, and it gets even more crowded in the summer, so it's best to avoid the summer vacation period for sightseeing. 📍Location: Irita, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture #Taketa #Taketa Springs #Taketa Trip #Oita Trip #Free Hotel Stay

Enoha and rainbow trout dishes [Meisui-en] You can eat as much delicious river fish as you want, raised in the beautiful spring water of one of Japan's 100 famous waters 💓 Fishing rods and bait are free! Fish is 300 yen per 100g. If you eat it on the spot, the cooking fee is 150 yen per fish ♪ They only serve salt-grilled fish, but I was impressed that river fish are so fatty! ✨ The rainbow trout I caught was quite large and worth eating. The saltiness was just right, and I was surprised at how fresh the watercress was ⭐️ The restaurant has spacious and open tatami seating, and they also serve single dishes such as the "Enoha Gozen" (2,980 yen) and "Nanbanzuke" (495 yen). While waiting for the salt-grilled fish, I ordered the "Enoha Se-goshi" (825 yen), an exquisite dish that is glossy and juicy 😍 The fish are raised in good water, so there is no odor! If you take the fish home, they will take care of the guts for you, so it's easy♪ All the fish you catch will be purchased. If you get carried away and catch too many, you'll end up with a huge amount, so be careful🐟 A fishing pond that both adults and children can enjoy. Recommended for meals and leisure♪ 📍Location: Irita 20, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-17:00 Reservations required after 17:00 Irregular holidays #Taketa #Taketa gourmet #Oita gourmet #Oita trip #Domestic travel record

A hidden place! Truly Oku Bungo. A small inn at the foot of Mt. Sobo [Minshuku Seiryu] I went to a rural inn with a great view where you can hear the babbling of the river and eat wonderful food⭐️ All ingredients are locally produced✨ The owner trained in cooking both in Japan and abroad and serves creative kaiseki. Exciting dishes according to the season are brought out one by one at the right time❤️ Dinner on this day was 10 dishes starting with cheese chawanmushi topped with oysters from Oiri Island. All the sashimi, including flounder and golden salmon roe, are local. There was also plenty of freshly picked vegetables with a rich flavor♪ The fruit Shiraae to cleanse the palate was mixed with a rich cream. The scorched rice cooked in a pot that was served halfway through was sweet! The fish dish I went to fishing every day was salt-grilled flounder. Was river fish really this delicious? 🐟 The sauteed Oita brand pork "Kome no Megumi" is so delicious and smooth that you can bite into it with your teeth. By the time you finish off with a Japanese dessert, your heart and stomach are full and full❤️ The broth is so fragrant and delicious that the miso soup at breakfast is irresistible❤️ 8,800 yen for one night and two meals! The food alone is worth more than that, but it's also very comfortable, and you can use the cypress-scented bath for private use♨️ They're also very thoughtful, turning off the lights in the hallway in stages. The futons are fluffy. Coffee and tea are set up in a separate room and you can drink as much as you like☕️ The air conditioner and fan heater are heated, but in winter your feet get cold, so we recommend bringing warm pajamas😊 There is one room on the first floor and one on the second floor. Two rooms per day. There is a toilet on the second floor, so there is no stress of running into other guests☝️ There is some blackening from aging and some dirt on the washroom, but you don't need to worry about small details at a guesthouse♪ When traveling to Oita, it's fun to stay in a big hotel, but it's also great to stretch your legs and stay an extra night at a guesthouse in a remote area💓 In the surrounding area, you can enjoy nature with the "Takeda Spring Water," one of the 100 famous waters in Japan, "Kanbara Valley," and the beautiful "Shirasui Dam." Wi-Fi available Washlet available Hair dryer in the bath Towels and bath towels available No yukata or pajamas 💰Price per person: 8,800 yen for one night and two meals Cash only The owner speaks English! Check-in 4:00 p.m. Check-out 11:00 a.m. I was able to get there by using the phone number on the rental car navigation system. The road is deep in the mountains and there are some narrow places, but it's not a complicated road, so I think you can get there without any problems by entering the address 💡 The mountain road becomes pitch black when it gets dark, so go while it's still light ☀️ 📍Address: 1925 Kanbara, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture #Taketa #Oita #Oita Trip #Secret Place #Gourmet Guest House #B&B Seiryu #Accommodation Travel Record

#FuriTabi Takegaku is an event held in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture It takes place every November. The 25th Taketa Bamboo Lantern "Takegaku" will be held in 2024 Friday, November 15th to Sunday, November 17th, 2024 About 20,000 bamboo lanterns will be placed in the center of Taketa City The town will be enveloped in a fantastical world There are several must-see spots, so we recommend walking around while looking at the guide map There are also various stalls along the way, making it a lively place There will also be performances Temporary parking will be set up in the area on the day and shuttle buses will be running. —————————————————— Taketa Bamboo Lanterns "Takegaku" Location: Center of Taketa City, Oita Prefecture 5 minutes walk from Takeda Station Date: November 15th to 17th, 2024 #Taketa Takegaku #Oita #Takeda #100 Travel Styles #Furitabi

#100 Ways to Travel Kyushu's popular fried chicken dish #竹田丸福Taketa Marufuku is a famous local delicacy in Oita Prefecture, which is also known as the #friedchickenholyland! Open for over 50 years, #丸福炸鸡 was once awarded the No.1 B-class gourmet food (affordable gourmet food) in Oita. The reason why Fukumaru's fried chicken is famous is that the chickens used are all raised by Fukumaru's farm. Kyushu has beautiful mountains and waters, and the chickens raised there are of good quality. The whole chicken leg is fried, the portion is absolutely filling, the batter on the outside is crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy. It is loved by everyone from children to adults! Ordering is done on a tablet with pictures for comparison, so you don't have to worry about not understanding Japanese, which is very tourist-friendly. In addition to fried chicken, Fukumaru's chicken dishes with flavors such as Torouten, Nanban, and Miso are also very popular. If you want to try every flavor, you can order a combination platter with two pieces of each flavor. Taketa Marufuku Opening hours: 1000-2100 Address: 550-6 Taketamachi, Taketa, Oita 878-0012 Japan #九州探店 #九州美食 #竹田福丸 #炸鸡

Michelin-listed Toyo no Shamo Specialty Restaurant [Toriya] They use Toyo no Shamo that have been raised for five months. Light yet rich in flavor. It's a memorable and wonderful taste 🥰 Just lightly grilled, you can eat the shamo meat super rare, and the fried chicken wings are plump and delicious ✨ The white liver sashimi is also smooth and has no peculiar taste 😋 Good local chicken has a crunchy texture when you bite into it ⭐️ It's in the mountains of Kusumi, with nothing around, but it's a famous restaurant that is constantly visited by people ✨ 💰Price per person: Shamo charcoal grill course 3,300 yen 📍Location: 2338-2 Kusumi, Kusumi-cho, Taketa-shi, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:30-15:00 Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays #Toriya #Toyo's Shamo #Michelin Oita #Michelin Kumamoto Oita #Kusumi #Kusumi Kogen #0 yen trip

"Ramune Onsenkan" When you enter the bathtub, your whole body is enveloped in silver bubbles and you feel warm! The temperature is not high, so you can enjoy it even in the coming hot season! The Ramune Onsen Cider you drink after the bath is exceptional! I don't think you'll find many baths that are as fizzy as this, so please give it a try! ♨️Water quality: Carbonated spring --- Ramune Onsenkan 📍: 7676-2 Nagayu, Naoiri-cho, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture 🚗: About 45 minutes by car from Yufuin IC on the Oita Expressway 🅿️: Yes 🚃: About 40 minutes by bus from Bungotaketa Station on the JR Toyohashi Main Line 🕐: 10:00-22:00 (last admission for family bath is 21:00) 💤: 1st Wednesday * 2nd Wednesday in January and May --- #Oita #Taketa #OitaTrip #HotSpring #HotSpringTrip #RamuneOnsenkan #FamilyBath #PrivateBath #Leisure #MomentsStarted

I've never seen such a beautiful flower field!! It's a wonderful spot where various flowers are in full bloom at the same time! This time, I'd like to share with you "Kuju Flower Park" in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. The flowers that bloom vary depending on the season, but May is the most beautiful month✨ Colorful flowers such as nemophila, viola, Livingstone daisy, and linaria bloom💐As shown at the top, the "Shunsai no Hata" (Field of Spring Colors), where various flowers are planted together, is so colorful that you can't help but exclaim "Wow!"😍The field of spring colors is open until early June In general, is the recommended time to visit mid- to late May? ? By the way, this photo was taken on May 21st📸 The next most beautiful season is October! Nine kinds of autumn flowers are in full bloom All the flower fields are on the ground like grass, and most of the areas are on a slope, so it's highly recommended for taking photos of children✨ 💐It's quite difficult to access, but you can't go wrong no matter where you take photos during the best viewing season, so please go! It's located in Oita, but Kumamoto Airport is actually closer‼ ️It's also recommended to go there while driving around the Aso area! Driving in Aso is incredibly beautiful🤩 That's all! Please choose it as your outing destination this May! 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜📍Kuju Flower Park・Address: 4050 Oaza Kuju, Kuju-cho, Taketa-shi, Oita・Access: 2 hours from Oita Airport, 1.5 hours from Kumamoto Airport🚗・Opening hours: 8:30-17:30・Cost: 500-1300 yen (varies depending on the season) 1300 yen in spring and autumn, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger. Pets are allowed👌 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Sakura2024 #DomesticTravel #BreathtakingViewsOfJapan #OitaTourism

If you want to see flower fields in Kyushu, this is the place! Kuju Flower Park in Oita Prefecture! It's really beautiful with all kinds of flowers blooming in every season. You can also do glamping inside, so it's great that you can stay overnight instead of just for a day trip✨ The starry sky is also very beautiful, so be sure to take your time and go and see it. #besttrip2023

Ameushi Falls in Taketa City. ⁡ It's so beautiful that you'll wonder if this is another world🥺✨ ⁡ It's about a 10-minute walk from the free private parking lot, so it's easy to access👍 ⁡ When you arrive at the waterfall, you'll be overwhelmed by the incredible sound and splashes of water, and you'll think that the legend that a dragon lived there isn't all that wrong🐉 The second video has sound, so please listen to it! ⁡ It's full of negative ions, and it's so refreshing that you'll wonder where all your stress went😌 ⁡ ⁡It's quite a rocky area, so wear comfortable shoes👟 #besttrip2023 #oitatourism #waterfall

Stay at the hidden hot spring inn "Flügel Kuju" in Oita, a place known only to those in the know, located in the Aso Kuju area♪ ✅All rooms are detached and come with an open-air bath with natural hot spring water ✅A relaxing space surrounded by the greenery of nature ✅All-you-can-drink drinks in the lounge🍷 ✅A creative Western-style dinner in the evening🍽 The perfect place to forget everything and enjoy the "luxury of doing nothing" #luxuryhotel #hotspring

It is said that this park is the second largest flower field in Japan after Furano. The area is indeed very large, so we first took a sightseeing bus to tour the park. The driver of the sightseeing bus was very attentive. He stopped halfway to let us take pictures and also took family photos for us, so it felt really worth it! Because it is located high in the mountains, the temperature is obviously colder than in the city, but it is a good opportunity for us to get a sneak peek at the red leaves. The flower fields surrounded by mountains present another beautiful scene. After taking pictures, I sat on a wooden chair and quietly enjoyed the beautiful scenery in front of me. It was really a beautiful thing. #Overseas Travel #Japan #Family Travel #See the Earth in an Instant

Book Hotel BBC Nagayu in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture Inside the hotel is a small library in the woods The space is filled with books, making it feel like you're in a picture book It's a retro spot with beautiful light We recommend reading a book in this lovely space after taking a bath in the hot spring #hotspring #photogenicspot

Serian is a restaurant located in Naoiri Town, Oita Prefecture. It is a restaurant attached to Kajikaan, a Naoiri hot spring. They have a variety of set meals, but the recommended one is the set that includes toriten and river fish. You can enjoy river fish raised in clear streams, toriten, dango soup, and other local specialties. In addition, those who eat here can enjoy the hot springs of the inn attached to the restaurant for 300 yen, so be sure to soothe the fatigue of your long journey! #hotsprings #gourmettrip

Shichirida Onsen in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture The neighboring Nagayu Onsen is well-known, but in fact, Shichirida Onsen has a secret hot spring that only hot spring enthusiasts know about. That is Shimonyu at Shichirida Onsen. It's about a minute's walk away, but there's one bath big enough for maybe four adults to fit in. When you get in, bubbles instantly cover your body. It was the first time in my life that I'd ever had so much bubbles on my skin. It felt like a carbonated drink!! #HotSpring #CarbonatedSpring

Ramune Onsenkan in Naoiri, Oita Prefecture Here you can enjoy a slightly lower temperature hot spring, known as lukewarm water. The source is 31 degrees, and the water flows directly from the source without being heated. If you stay in the bath, bubbles will form on your body and you will start to warm up. For those who are not comfortable with 31 degrees, there is an indoor bath and sauna, so you can take a bath in alternating positions without feeling too uncomfortable. It is nice in the summer, but it gets crowded, so winter might be the best time to visit?! #Breathtaking views #Hot springs

Kuju Flower Park in Kuju-cho, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture🌸 One of the largest flower gardens in western Japan, with 500 varieties and 5 million flowers blooming throughout the year🌷🌸🌺🌻 In the park, there are plenty of shops such as restaurants, cafes, general stores, and experience workshops, so you can enjoy it all day😚 In the coming season, it's also nice to visit for camping or glamping🏕✨ When I went there last year, there was a handmade wooden coaster, and the children were playing happily👭🥰 It's a full-fledged coaster that adults can ride, so give it a try💕 It seems that the begonias, lupines, and lavender are beautiful at this time of year😊💕 #Oita #flowers #trip to enjoy spring #Kuju Flower Park #couple trip #theme park #flower spot #tourism support #great view

| Park Ceiling Series. Dear friends! We've discovered another divine hidden gem park✨ Summer is here~ This place is truly amazing! It’s full of Japanese spring vibes🍃 I declare this the real-life Monet Garden🎨! You must rush to this park in Kyushu, the 200,000㎡ stunning sea of flowers is absolutely breathtaking‼️ The highlight! There are 500 different kinds of flowers blooming all year round🌼, with more than 5 million flowers in total💐! Clusters of colorful flowers embrace each other, colors intertwine🌈, your eyes will be dazzled by the beauty~ 📍 Check-in address: Hisashige Flower Park, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu 🚗 Transportation guide: Get off at JR Bungo-Taketa Station, about a 30-minute drive to the park~ And oh🥰, there are different surprises in every season here! 🌷 April - May: Tulips and moss phlox compete in beauty, soft pinks are super cute! 🌻 June - August: Sunflowers and lavender bloom, a golden and purple ocean that’s so healing~ 🌼 Late September - November: About 1 million cosmos flowers bloom, swaying in the wind, super romantic! But the most famous has to be the "Spring Color Flower Field"🌸! With macaron-like tones, every shot is a vibe-filled masterpiece📸, you really won’t want to leave once you arrive~ Let me tell you a secret🤫, visiting from May to June offers an even better experience😉! Friends, quickly add it to your travel list and let’s meet the romantic sea of flowers together~💖

A unique healing travel destination in Oita Prefecture: Experience a mountain lodge amidst the stunning natural scenery of Mount Aso. Course 🛖 Recommended 1-night, 2-day trip to a glamping-style resort in Oita Prefecture, where you can enjoy hot springs surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes. 📍Resonate Club Kuju: 1773-25 Kujumachi Oaza Ariuji, Taketa, Oita 878-0202, Japan 📍Private hot spring bath: Additional cost of 1,000 yen for guests 🏕️ Introducing 'Resonate Club Kuju,' a 1-night, 2-day travel destination where you can experience the cozy atmosphere of a mountain lodge built with eco-friendly materials in the lush forests of Taketa, Oita Prefecture! 🧡 This is a place where you can take deep breaths in the mountains and enjoy healing hot springs. Spend a night in the vast grasslands at the foot of Mount Aso! The resort also features glamping facilities and private hot spring baths, making it a highly recommended stop for a 1-night trip in Taketa, Oita Prefecture.

High above the serene countryside of Ōita, the Oka Castle Ruins are cloaked in cherry blossom magic each spring. As I strolled among ancient stone walls, thousands of sakura petals danced in the wind like whispers from the past. The view of pink trees cascading down the mountainside was unforgettable—a blend of samurai spirit and spring serenity. Pure poetry in motion. #cherryblossom25

Located within Aso Kuju National Park in Oita Prefecture, Kuju Flower Park boasts a vast area filled with daisies, nemophilas, and many other flowers, ensuring a delightful experience for visitors! One of the highlights is the "Miharashi Hill," where the colorful flowers provide a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. There are also shops where you can enjoy delicious meals. 📍Location: 878-0201 Kuju 4050, Kuju-machi, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ※ Last admission at 5:00 PM ※ Hours may vary depending on weather conditions. 💰 Admission Fee per Person: Early Spring (March 1 – Early April): ¥500 – ¥1,000 Spring (Mid-April – Early June): ¥1,300 Summer to Early Autumn (Mid-June – Early September): ¥1,000 – ¥800 Autumn (Mid-September – Mid-November): ¥1,300 Late Autumn (Mid-November – Late November): ¥500 – ¥1,000

#0yentravelFebruary2025 Located inside FOREST A specialty store for home-roasted specialty coffee beans [nageia coffee] With its stylish glass-walled atmosphere it looks like it's going to be delicious! Takeda is also famous for its delicious water, and the coffee made with that water was fragrant and had a lingering aftertaste. The fig pound cake was also delicious! It's located on the street in front of JR Bungotakada Station, so it's recommended for takeout or for stopping by when you want to take a break. ▪️ nageia coffee 〒878-0012 563-1 Takeda-cho, Taketa-shi, Oita Business hours 10:00-18:00 (Opening hours may change due to roasting operations) 13:00-18:00 (Mondays only) Closed on Tuesdays and the first Monday of the month #OnsenPrefectureOita #TaketaCity

#0yentravelFebruary2025 This time, we went to Atelier de Champi for lunch, located an hour's drive from Oita City in Taketa City. The food served is sprinkled with freshly picked local vegetables, seasonal ingredients, wild flowers, and wild plants. We chose the 6-course B lunch course for 4,400 yen. For the main course, we had wild game from Taketa. The taste, sauce, and color were so perfect that we exclaimed in admiration as each dish was served! ️ Course B is a full course that takes about 2 hours, so make sure you have plenty of time. We recommend making a reservation. #OnsenPrefectureOita #TaketaCity ▪️Atelier de Champi Atelier de Champi 416 Taketa-cho, Taketa-shi, Oita Prefecture, 878-0012 Lunch 11:30-15:00 13:30 (LO) Dinner 18:00-22:00 19:30 (LO)

📝 Overview "Ogyu Falls" in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture is a hidden waterfall located upstream of the Inaba River. The waterfall, with a drop of 20m and a width of 15m, splashes water spectacularly, overwhelming visitors. The area around the waterfall is surrounded by rich nature, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery in every season. In particular, the vivid green of the fresh green season is gentle on the eyes, and in autumn, the contrast with the autumn leaves is spectacular. ✨ Recommended points * A spectacular waterfall The most attractive feature of Ogyu Falls is its spectacular appearance. You can get close to the waterfall basin and enjoy plenty of negative ions. * Rich nature The area around the waterfall is surrounded by rich nature. You can enjoy beautiful scenery in every season, such as fresh green leaves and autumn leaves. * Secret spot Ogyu Falls is a hidden spot that is not yet well known. Therefore, it is relatively uncrowded and you can enjoy nature at your own pace. 👀 Pay attention here! * Legend There is a legend that a dragon lived in Ogyu Falls. Near the waterfall basin, there is a cave where the dragon is said to have lived. * Promenade There is a promenade around the waterfall. You can enjoy nature while strolling along the promenade. * Photo spot Ogyu Falls is also a recommended spot for photography. Of course, you can take a picture of the whole waterfall, but it is also recommended to go close to the waterfall basin and take a powerful photo. 🚗 Nearby tourist information There are also the following tourist spots around Ogyu Falls. * Takeda Onsen Kasuigetsu: A hot spring inn with a panoramic view of Taketa city. * Castle Town Takeda: A castle town with historical buildings and samurai residences. * Kuju Plateau: A plateau with a vast grassland where you can enjoy hiking and trekking. ℹ️Information * Address: Kariono, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture * Access: * About 20 minutes by car from JR Bungotakada Station * About 20 minutes by car from Taketa City * Opening hours: None * Fee: Free 🖋️Summary Ougyu Falls is a hidden gem that is attractive for its spectacular waterfall and rich nature. Be sure to visit it once and refresh yourself by bathing in negative ions. We are providing information on tourist spots all over the country! Please check out our other articles! #DomesticTravelStrategy #DomesticTravel

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Kuju Flower Park. It was like heaven there,✨️ Located in the Kuju Plateau in Aso Kuju National Park, it is a popular facility where you can enjoy seasonal flowers with the majestic mountains of the Kuju Mountains and the Five Peaks of Aso in the background. 500 types of 5 million flowers bloom in full bloom every year✨️ By the way, the flower arrangement area is the most popular, and this colorful and unique planting method combined with the mountains in the background makes it seem like "heaven"! (The flower arrangement area is the first photo) #0 yen trip January 2025

"Suijin no Mori" is located in Nagayu Onsen, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. Nagayu Onsen is famous for its carbonated springs, but this one was especially amazing! Carbonated springs = carbon dioxide, so when you enter a hot spring full of carbon dioxide, your brain determines that your body is lacking oxygen and commands your body to carry oxygen, which improves circulation and warms you from the inside. The carbon dioxide that was blown out and accumulated near the hot spring outlet made it really hard to breathe. I had to stand up every now and then to breathe in fresh air. I was surprised at how concentrated the hot spring ingredients were, so much so that they crystallized! It's definitely worth going at least once. *The spot is a dam, but it's a hot spring lodge that you can stop by to enjoy.