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Takeo Shrine

Takeo Shrine

武雄神社

Takeo Shrine is said to be the oldest shrine in Takeo City, a hot spring town in western Saga. Behind the shrine stands the Great Camphor Tree of Takeo, which is said to be over 3,000 years old. The tree is a city natural monument and one of the largest trees in Japan. Visitors come to see its huge trunk and the quiet forest around it.

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Visitor information

Getting there

From Hakata Station, take the JR line to Takeo-Onsen Station (just over an hour).

From Saga Station, JR local trains reach Takeo-Onsen Station in less than 30 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The Great Camphor Tree is said to be over 3,000 years old and is ranked 7th among Japan's giant trees.
  • Takeo Shrine is said to be the oldest shrine in Takeo City, and the camphor tree is its sacred tree.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
  • Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
  • Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saga and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Saga

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr05:06
  2. Sunrise06:40
  3. Dhuhr12:04
  4. Asr15:02
  5. Maghrib17:24
  6. Isha18:48

Times are calculated for Saga City. Times may differ elsewhere in Saga.

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Places to pray near Takeo Shrine

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Takeo Shrine

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: Bariston, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): japan.travel, takeo-kk.net