[Updated August 14] Operating Status and Transportation Access to Takeo Onsen Following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.

Our thoughts are with all those who continue to face uncertainty, and we sincerely hope for everyone’s safety and for the earliest possible recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas.

■ Current Operating Status

Following the earthquake, Taisho Roman no Yado Kyotoya has conducted inspections of the building, facilities, utilities, and other essential infrastructure.

At this time, no damage that would significantly affect guest accommodations or services has been identified, and we are operating as usual. There are currently no facilities or services unavailable due to the effects of the earthquake.

We have also checked the roads from Takeo-Kitagata IC and JR Takeo-Onsen Station to our property, and no road closures or traffic restrictions have been confirmed.

■ For Guests Traveling by Car

◆ From Fukuoka

From Fukuoka, take the Kyushu Expressway to Tosu JCT, transfer to the Nagasaki Expressway, and exit at Takeo-Kitagata IC.

Kyushu Expressway

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Tosu JCT

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Nagasaki Expressway

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Takeo-Kitagata IC

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National Route 34

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Taisho Roman no Yado Kyotoya

The sections of the Kyushu Expressway affected by the earthquake in southern Kumamoto Prefecture are not part of the route to Takeo via Tosu JCT and the Nagasaki Expressway.

It takes approximately 7 minutes by car from Takeo-Kitagata IC to our property under normal traffic conditions, as also indicated on our official website.

◆ From Saga City

From Saga City, take either the Nagasaki Expressway or National Route 34 toward Takeo.

Saga City

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Nagasaki Expressway or National Route 34

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Takeo City

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Taisho Roman no Yado Kyotoya

◆ From Nagasaki

From Nagasaki, take the Nagasaki Expressway toward Fukuoka and exit at Takeo-Kitagata IC.

Nagasaki

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Nagasaki Expressway

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Takeo-Kitagata IC

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National Route 34

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Taisho Roman no Yado Kyotoya

◆ From Kumamoto

From Kumamoto, take the Kyushu Expressway toward Fukuoka, transfer to the Nagasaki Expressway at Tosu JCT, and exit at Takeo-Kitagata IC.

Kumamoto

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Kyushu Expressway

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Tosu JCT

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Nagasaki Expressway

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Takeo-Kitagata IC

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Taisho Roman no Yado Kyotoya

The closure of the Kyushu Expressway between Matsubase IC and Ebino IC, which had remained in effect following the earthquake, was lifted at 6:00 a.m. on August 14, and the entire Kyushu Expressway is now open to traffic.

However, due to damage to Kawata Bridge between Miyahara SA and Yatsushiro IC, two-way traffic restrictions remain in effect, and congestion may occur depending on the time of day.

Guests traveling from southern Kumamoto Prefecture, including the Yatsushiro and Minamata areas, are advised to check the latest expressway information before departure.

■ For Guests Using Public Transportation

The nearest railway station is JR Takeo-Onsen Station.

Our property is approximately an 8-minute walk from JR Takeo-Onsen Station, as also indicated on our official website.

Please note that we do not provide a shuttle service from the station. Guests are kindly requested to walk or take a taxi.

For the latest operating information regarding the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen, Sasebo Line, and other JR services, please check the official JR Kyushu information before traveling.

■ Before Your Departure

Road and public transportation conditions may change due to aftershocks, restoration work, weather conditions, or other circumstances.

Before departure, please check the latest information from the following official sources:

NEXCO West Japan – iHighway

Check iHighway Traffic Information

TEL: 0120-924863

(Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)

Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC)

Check JARTIC Traffic Information

TEL: 050-3369-6641 (Saga Traffic Information)

For smartphones and mobile phones: #8011

Saga Prefecture – Road Information

Saga Prefecture Official Website

TEL: 0952-25-7155 (Saga Prefecture Road Division)

JR Kyushu – Train Operation Information

Check JR Kyushu Train Operation Information

TEL: 0570-04-1717

(JR Kyushu Customer Service Center, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)

Kyotoya – Access Information

Check Access to Kyotoya

Takeo Onsen – Taisho Roman no Yado Kyotoya

Information confirmed and updated as of August 14, 2026