Taketa Springs

This group of springs, a 30-minute drive from JR Bungo-Taketa Station, is one of several found in Taketa. Selected for inclusion in the Top 100 Famous Water, the springs well out of the ground in a tranquil area surrounded by farm fields. The water which gushes forth throughout the area is soft and sweet, and is also used by the adjacent Go Tofu Shop to make its products. The tofu shop's spring was dug by the owner and is privately owned, but all are welcome to take home bottles of its waters for free. After collecting some spring water, many people like to stop by the shop and buy some of its tofu and soy milk desserts.