Accommodations / Hot Spring Spots in Kagoshima Area

  • Sand Bath Hall Saraku
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    4.5
    476 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Yunohama 5-25-18
    A hot spring bath facility where you can enjoy Ibusuki’s famed hot spring sand baths. The sand baths use the heat of the hot springs naturally welling up under the coast; bathers wear a white robe and are buried in sand stirred to reach just the right temperature, heating the body. Depending on weather conditions, you can even enjoy your sand bath right at the edge of the waves. Even when the weather is not perfect, the facility has a covered sand bathing area, ensuring you can enjoy your sand bath no matter what it is like outside. The sand baths aid in relieving nerve pain, rheumatism, and cold extremities. Approximately five minutes by car from Ibusuki Station.

    This is one of the places if youre looking for a public sand bath in Ibusuki. Its a 20-minute walking distance from Ibusuki station. Once you get there, you need to take the escalator to the 2nd...

  • Ibusuki Iwasaki Hotel
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    4.0
    294 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Junichou 3805-1
    A hotel located a five-minute drive from JR Ibusuki Station. This good, old fashioned style resort hotel has recently garnered attention in part due to the fact that all of its rooms have an ocean view. Facilities include a natural hot spring outdoor bath as well as Ibusuki’s hot spring heated sand baths which are rarely found in the world. The hotel is also replete with pools, tennis courts, and a variety of other amusement facilities, making it a fun destination for adults and children alike. The hotel’s sand baths are also open to non-guests. After a fun-filled day of indoor and outdoor activities, visitors can enjoy the tastes of Kagoshima in the hotel’s restaurants. You can take in a view of the moon reflecting off the waters of Kinko Bay along with a dinner of Japanese, Chinese, or Western dishes in the Main Dining Room restaurant. The hotel’s relaxing cafes are also recommended.

    I write this in the midst of the great pandemic of 2019-2022 ? I was fortunate enough to squeeze through the stringent Covid protocols to enter Japan for a brief period of time during December of...

  • Yamagawa Natural Sand Bath Sayuri
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    4.5
    174 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Yamagawafukumoto 3339-3
    A sand bath facility located a 10-minute drive from JR Yamakawa Station. A natural sand bath site heated by the geothermal energy of the Fushime Onsen hot spring, the sand baths have been a favorite of locals since ancient times. Surrounded by abundant natural beauty and with Kaimondake Volcano towering in the distance, bathers enveloped in hot sand can relax to the sound of ocean waves. The sweat generated from the weight of the sand and hot spring heat rids the body of toxins. After a sand bath, a bath in the waters of Fushime Onsen feels spectacular. Money saving tickets which include access to the adjoining Tamatebako Onsen outdoor hot spring bath facility, known for its spectacular views, are also available.

    This is a more out of the way, quieter sand bathing onsen. A very well organised operation and the sand bath is a great experience. No English spoken but there are a few posters with some English...

  • Myoken Ishiharaso
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    4.5
    61 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Hayatochoukareigawa 4376
    This high-class ryokan inn, one of the top ones in Kyushu, is the only non-train car lodging facility selected for riders of “Nanatsuboshi in Kyusyu”, the luxurious sleeping car train line to stay at. The inn’s bathhouse has five different indoor and outdoor baths which are filled undiluted from a hydrogen carbonate spring. Customers can relax in an outdoor bath and take in a stunning view of a mountain stream; the outdoor baths can also be reserved for a private session depending on the time of day. The inn serves seasonal kaiseki course cuisine made with an abundance of fresh, local Kagoshima ingredients. The inn also offers hot spring bathing only plans and hot spring bathing and lunch plans, making it easy even for non-guests to stop by and enjoy special hospitality tailored to their needs.

    旧友と同窓会の前乗り、どこが良いか聞かれ迷わずこちらを推薦。数年ぶりの再訪で相変わらず良いお湯、良い料理。豪雨の影響を受けやすい川沿いの露天風呂も幸いなことに楽しめました(再開の大変さを教えていただきました)。好みのワインなど持ち込み(1本1,500円の抜栓料)満喫しました。

  • Sen-no-Ie
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    4.5
    22 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Kumagegunyakushimachou Miyanoura 2567-2
    A hidden inn located close to the “Ushidoko Koen” bus stop. Each of the inn’s four wooden cottages, surrounded by natural beauty and situated on the bank of the Shiratanigawa River, are filled with touches which speak of the owner’s care and taste. One of the inn’s biggest draws is that it enables guests to relax and feel like they are in their very own home while at the same time taking in the delights of Japan through a bath carved out of a 1,000 year old Yakushima cedar, a Goemon bath heated underneath by firewood, and a traditional irori sunken hearth. The inn overflows with hospitality, and elements like the handmade informational signs and picture scrolls, and a class provided by the inn in which you can make your very own chopsticks while experiencing the fragrance and age of long-lived Yakushima cedar, provide guests with a truly special stay.

    Nice cottage style accommodation. Very friendly service. There was a wood-heated shared hot tub style bathing facility but no shower in the cottage. The cottage had a small equipped kitchen. There...

  • Sakurajima Shirahama Onsen Center
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Sakurajimashirahamacho 1269
    "This hot spring bathhouse is located in the foothills of Sakurajima's north peak about a 10-minute drive from Sakurajima Port. The bathhouse is fully equipped with indoor baths, outdoor baths, saunas, family baths, a lounge, and other facilities. Bathers can enjoy soaking in the deep ochre sodium chloride spring water that is free-flowing spring water straight from the source. After a bath, guests can comfortably relax in the bathhouse's spacious lounge. The bathhouse also features ""welfare baths"" with elder-friendly designs."

    内湯、露天共、濃厚な濃い茶色の源泉がかけ流しにされています。いかにも効能がありそうです。湯船も広くてとてもゆったり寛げます。

  • Maeda Onsen Kajiro ga Yu
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Makizonocho Takachiho 3914
    This public hot spring bathhouse, located in the Kirishima Onsenkyo hot spring district, offers delightful, low-cost hot spring bathing. The bathhouse has separate men's and women's indoor bathing areas and outdoor baths, as well as saunas which make use of natural geothermal heat. The bathhouse also incorporates universal design principles, and there are no steps from the entrance to the bathing areas. The bathhouse has developed and owns its own hot spring source, and the baths in the spacious indoor bathing areas are supplied with an abundance of free-flowing spring water straight from the source. The waters of this simple hot spring have a sulfur smell and are said to treat such ailments as fatigue, diabetes, anemia, and eczema. After your bath, try a soft-boiled hot spring egg made using hot spring steam.

    入浴料390円の日帰り温泉です。細かい白い湯の花がたくさん浮かぶ硫化水素の匂いが強い湯です。少し湯あたり気味になりました。露天風呂はメンテナンスで利用不可でした。浴槽の温度は42.5度ほどで泉質は単純硫黄温泉です。体にとても効く源泉かけ流しの良温泉でした。

  • Healthyland Tamatebako Outdoor Hot Spring
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Yamagawa Fukumoto 3292
    "These scenic outdoor baths were ranked No. 1 in the ""Top 20 Day Use Onsen in Japan"" category for four years in a row on Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel review site. The baths are a part of Healthyland, a health spa that features steaming sand baths, ""Hoyokan"" hot spring bathhouse, a swimming school, and other facilities. Bathers can enjoy monopolizing the panoramic views of the surrounding nature from the two different outdoor baths are available. The Japanese-style outdoor baths feature a commanding view of Mt. Kaimon while the western-style outdoor baths offer an extensive view of Mt. Takeyama (also known as ""Mt. Snoopy"") and the ocean. The baths, both are free-flowing spring water straight from the source, are rotated between the two genders on a daily basis. Each offers bathers the chance to enjoy the majestic natural scenery even as far as Yakushima Island, Takeshima Island, and Iojima Island on a clear day while feeling the cool and refreshing wind."
  • Hinode Onsen Kinoko no Sato
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Makizonocho Shukukubota 3698
    This day-use hot spring bathhouse is located a 10-minute drive from Kagoshima Airport. In the bathhouse' inviting building, accented with warm woods, you can enjoy relaxing hot spring bathing. Situated along a steep river valley, the bathhouse' indoor baths command views of the Amori River and have an open, airy feeling similar to an outdoor bath. The bathhouse' source spring is extremely hot and thus its waters are cooled by diluting them with Kirishima mountain spring water, and customers can make use of two natural free-flowing spring baths, one hot and one lukewarm. The waters of the bathhouse' hydrogen carbonate spring are said to be remarkably effective at treating nerve pain, cuts, burns, and even heat rash. The bathhouse also has a cafe and offers overnight accommodations without meals.

    飛行機の乗り継ぎの合間に訪れました。空港からタクシーで片道2500円払って、200円の温泉に入りに来ましたが、その価値がありました。 地元の方たちが次々と訪れ、お喋りに花を咲かせており、シャンプーなど持たずに来た私に、「私の使いなさい」と貸してくださったりして、とても温かくフレンドリーなのは土地柄なのかしらと思いました。 温泉もかなり肌がツヤツヤになり、のぼせそうになったら外に出て渓谷を眺めなが...

  • Sansui
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    5.0
    7 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Kokubu
    This day-use hot spring bathhouse, located an 18-minute drive from the Hayato-higashi Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway, has only private reservable baths, each of which is decorated in elegant Japanese style. Encircled by seasonal flowering trees, the bathhouse has 21 private bathing rooms, each with its own style, and each of which has an indoor bath and an outdoor bath. The bathhouse also has bathing rooms which incorporate universal design principles or have additional facilities such as a mist sauna or Shigaraki ware beautifying air bubble bath. The baths are supplied with free-flowing spring water from a sodium hydrocarbonate spring whose waters can also be drunk for health benefits. Each bathing room is replete with body soap, shampoo, and conditioner.

    2,700の梔子 (くちなし)を利用しました。内風呂も露天風呂もゆったり入れる大きさで、とろとろのお湯で肌がつるつるします。内風呂は50℃のお湯と水を混ぜながら温度を調節しながら張り、ある程度一杯になったらお湯の出は少なくなります。 人気と聞いていて10時前に駐車場に付きましたが、次々に車が入ってくるので急いで入口に並びました。風呂上がりに休憩室でゆっくりくつろげるのもとてもいいです。

  • Zaiho Mineral Springs Spa & Wellness Center Satsuma Meiji Mura
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Tarumizushi Hamabira 629
    An alkaline simple spring bathhouse located a five-minute drive from Tarumizu Port. All of the baths are constantly supplied “kakenagashi” style from the source spring. Facilities include an outdoor bath, a yuzu citrus bath, a Goemon bath, and a skin beautifying “treasure” bath (women’s area only). Visitors can enjoy hot spring bathing along with an up-close view of smoking Sakurajima. The bathhouse also operates as a hotel and guests can make use of the bathing facilities for free. The bathhouse restaurant offers a wide selection of all-you-can-eat-and-drink plans. All of the restaurant’s dishes are cooked with natural alkaline hot spring water and diners can select among courses such as a shabu-shabu course made with Kagoshima’s famous Berkshire pork.

    2021年11月13日、この日は佐多岬(さたみさき)を歩いた。 そこから車で、鹿児島湾(かごしまわん)沿いに走る。鹿児島湾は地元では錦江湾(きんこうわん)と呼ばれ、霧島錦江湾国立公園(きりしまきんこうわんこくりつこうえん)の構成要素となっている。日本百景のひとつにもなっている。桜島が見えてきた。この日に車中泊する予定の「道の駅たるみずはまびら」を通過する。まず財宝健康保養センター薩摩明治村で風呂に...

  • Sekihira Onsen
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Makizonocho Santaido 2057-10
    This day-use hot spring bathhouse adjoins the shop of the Sekihira Kosen mineral water company, famous for its renowned Kirishima mineral water, and is located a 30-minute drive from Kagoshima Airport. In the bathhouse' indoor bathing area, you can enjoy the waters of two different springs - the Sekihira Onsen spring, and the Aratoko Onsen spring. The bathhouse' two private reservable bathing rooms each have an indoor bath and an outdoor bath, and users can soak in hot spring waters while taking in the natural beauty of Kirishima. The waters of the Sekihira Onsen spring are said to be very effective at healing cuts and have been used for therapeutic hot spring bathing since ancient times. A simple hot spring, its waters are colorless, tasteless, and odorless.

    霧島温泉から少し鹿児島空港方面に進んだところにある関平温泉。ここには2種類の源泉があるとのことです。傷によく効く温泉として有名ですが、施設には広くて露天風呂、東屋もついた貸し切り風呂が準備されています。ここでゆっくりするのは最高ですよ。

  • Minamitane Town Kawachi Onsen Center
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    3.5
    8 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kumage-gun Minamitanecho Nakanokami 341
    This municipal hot spring bathhouse is located about a three-minute drive from downtown Minamitane Town. Bathers can enjoy simple hot springs long known for their health and beauty benefits in the large indoor baths. The water is nonirritating on the skin and has a beautifying exfoliating effect, so weary travelers can refresh themselves while also caring for their skin. It is also said to promote convalescence and recuperation from physical trauma, among other benefits. The well-equipped bathhouse features ultrasonic baths, saunas, family baths, and more. A hot spring swimming pool and walking pool, the island's first, was completed in 2008.

    南種子の上中交差点から宇宙センターに向かっていくと坂を下ったところに温泉の看板が見えてきます。 行った日は休日の昼中でとても空いていました。 男湯でも数人。 お客さんは地元のお年寄りが多いです。 泉質は残念ながらあまり温泉を感じません、

  • Kyukamura Ibusuki
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Higashikata 10445
    A hot spring hotel situated on the edge of Kinko Bay near the “Kyukamura Ibusuki” bus stop. A free footbath constantly replenished from a source spring “kakenagashi” style and hammocks caressed by sea breezes can be found in the Sun Terrace area in front of the lobby. The woody fragrance of the lobby engenders a gentle atmosphere. The magnificent view of Kinko Bay from the hotel’s guest rooms further enhance the southerly, tropical resort mood. You can refresh body and mind in the main building’s Chirin no Yu bathhouse; Ibusuki’s famous sand baths; and a private reservable semi-outdoor private bath with a stunning view you’ll have all to yourself. Nothing beats a hot spring bath while listening to the sound of crashing waves. The hotel’s sand baths are said to promote recovery from fatigue and treat nerve pain and sensitivity to cold; they are also available to non-guests.
  • Yoshimatsu Ekimae Onsen
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Aira-gun Yusuicho Kawanishi 935
    This hot spring bathhouse is located inside of a renovated former hot spring inn right in front of Yoshimatsu Station. It is equipped with gender-separate indoor baths and two private indoor baths. The baths are fed with clear and colorless free-flowing water straight from a simple hot spring located 480 meters underground. The water has a refreshing feel and is popular for its skin beautifying properties. Towels, soap, and other items are available for purchase at the bathhouse.

    JR肥薩線とJR吉都線との乗り換えが2時間半も有ったJR吉松駅。 旅行計画時から駅横の資料館とSL,そして駅前のこの温泉で時間を潰すことを計画して実行しました。 銭湯ですねここは、温泉と言う面影はありませんが鹿児島市内の銭湯もこんな感じでした。

  • Seseragi no Yu Hanamizuki
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    5.0
    5 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Hioki-shi Ijuincho Ota 2768
    This free-flowing day-use hot spring bathhouse stands on the bank of the Kaminokawa River a 10-minute drive from Ijuin Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line. The waters of the bathhouse' alkaline simple spring have a sleek feel and customers rave they leave the skin silky smooth. The bathhouse' outdoor baths boast sweeping views of the Kaminokawa River flowing directly adjacent, and include a bath so deep you can soak in it while standing up, a bath with benches for sitting, and a private outdoor bath with its own inner garden. The bathhouse is surrounded by lush trees, and in spring customers can take in cherry blossoms; in summer, soothing forest scenery; and in fall, the colorful leaves of some 2,000 maples.

    温泉は掛け流しで、泉質は無色透明。広い敷地の川沿いに露天風呂があり、木立に囲まれた露天風呂に浸かれば川のせせらぎが自然に耳に入ってきます。施設はサウナや洗い場も充実していてゆったりとした時間をすごせます。バス等の交通手段がないので、車で行くことになりますが、JR九州の伊集院駅からはタクシーで15分位で行けます。

  • Tennen Onsen Yunoyama
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    4.5
    5 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Shiroyamacho 12-1
    This natural hot spring bathhouse is located in central Kagoshima City next to the square where a stone monument marking where Saigo Takamori died has been erected. It is notable for pale amber hot spring water said to have skin beautifying properties. The bathhouse features men's baths, women's baths, and family baths each located inside a separate building with its own reception desk. The gazebo-style rest area situated between the buildings is a great place to meet up with the other people in your group after a bath.

    泉質が抜群なのは多くの方が述べられている通り。言うことなし。 受付と清掃を女性が担っておられます。近年に代替わりしたのかもしれません(お嬢さんかどうかは未確認)。古さはソレナリですがこまめに清潔に管理されているようです。タイルもこまめに貼り直してあるのが分かります。(同じタイルが手に入らないと嘆いておられました) 番頭ネコちゃんは一日中「さわってー」のポーズ。たまらないですね(笑) 名湯です...

  • Ippon Sakura Onsen Center
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Murasakibaru 6-1-18
    This hot spring bathhouse is located on high ground in Kagoshima City's Murasakibaru district. In addition to scenic stone-lined baths that offer a sweeping view of urban Kagoshima City, it also features 12 private baths including one that is barrier free. The bathhouse staggers its bath cleaning times in order to allow guests to enjoy a relaxing bath 24 hours a day. Other facilities include family baths with a bedrock bath and a coin-operated pet shower.

    帰省時には必ず寄ります。天然温泉の公衆浴場になります。駐車場も広く家族湯も併設してますので是非行ってみてください。サウナもミストサウナもあります

  • Hananoyu
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Kirishima-shi Hayatocho Himegi 2-38
    This day-use hot spring bathhouse is located in the Hinatayama Onsen hot spring district. The bathhouse incorporates universal design principles and its bathing rooms and rest lounges have very few differences in level. The separate men's and women's indoor bathing areas are replete with a variety of baths, including a hinoki cypress bath, redolent with the fragrance of the wood; a jacuzzi; and a footbath. The bathhouse also has open and airy outdoor baths and private reservable indoor baths, as well as a delightful granite stone sauna. The bathhouse makes use of a sodium-hydrogen carbonate spring whose waters have a nice texture, and customers rave about their beautifying properties. The bathhouse also has a restaurant and massage room.

    日当山温泉では数多くの温泉施設がありますが、こちらはスーパー銭湯タイプの施設です。 GWかつ日曜日の夕方に行ったこともあり、地元の人が日当山温泉に殺到しており、数多くの施設は観光客は使いずらい状況になっていました。 スーパー銭湯タイプという事で値段がやや高めという事もあり、地元の人の利用が少なくあまり混んでおらず、ハイシーズンでは逆に使い勝手がよかったです。 岩盤浴もあるようでしたが、コロナ禍で...

  • Kirishima Kanko Hotel
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Kirishimashi Makizonochoutakachiho 3885
    A resort hotel located in Makizono-cho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The hotel’s bathhouse has five elegantly designed baths, including an outdoor bath and large indoor bath with a view on the roof. The bathhouse is supplied by the Tonoyu Onsen, a simple hot spring with a 300-year long history. The bathhouse is also open to non-guests from 11:00 to 15:00. The hotel serves traditional kaiseki course cuisine made with fresh, nutritious ingredients based on the principle of local production for local consumption. The hotel also has a shochu cellar and sells Satsuma shochu liquors spanning 170 varieties from 104 distilleries in the prefecture that can be enjoyed as a shot on the spot. The hotel’s guest rooms span everything from Japanese style rooms to Western style rooms with beds and the facility can accommodate a wide range of travelers, from friends vacationing together to families with children.

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Over 100 active volcanoes across Kagoshima make it one of the Japan's most exciting prefectures. The prefectural capital, Kagoshima city, looks out to one of the prefecture’s most spectacular volcanoes, Sakurajima, an island of its own that can be visited and seen close up or admired from afar, with the promise of breathtaking sunsets complete with frequent puffs of smoke and ash. Down the Satsuma Peninsula, the most southerly part of mainland Japan, waterfalls, sand onsen, and fascinating history await, while Kagoshima's abundance of satsuma imo (sweet potato) provide a wholesome snack as well as one of Japan's favourite drinks - shochu.

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