Hot Spring / Hot Spring Bath Spots in Minamisatsuma Area

  • 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...

  • 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."
  • 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.
  • Ibusuki Kokoronoyu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Higashikata 9236-7
    This hot spring facility is on Hibiscus Road in Higashikata, Ibusuki City. The natural chloride spring water is deconstructed using nanotechnology into fine-particle soft water, akin to beauty wash. There are a variety of facilities including kakenagashi-replenished outdoor baths, carbonated hinoki cypress baths, various large indoor baths and saunas, and barrier-free family baths, as well as Finnish-style saunas and bedrock baths at Yuyukaibo. Guests can also take advantage of the Manga corner with 10,000 volumes available, and the dining area.
  • Minamisatsuma Inahokan
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Minamisatsuma-shi Kinpocho Uranomyo 1430
    This hot spring bathhouse is located a two-minute walk from the Uranomyo bus stop. The large facility is replete with a sports gym and hotel. The bathhouse can also be used by non-guests for day trip hot spring bathing. The waters of the bathhouse' alkaline simple spring are said to beautify the skin and treat such ailments as sensitivity to cold, nerve pain, and lower back pain. The bathhouse's large indoor bath for men is on the mountain side of the facility, while the large indoor bath for women is on the ocean side; the bathhouse also has a whirlpool bath, jet bath, and cold water bath, as well as a mist sauna for women.

    実家の近くにあるので、帰省した時には利用します、温泉が土日祝日しか影響していないのが残念ですが390円で温泉が利用できます

  • Healthy Land
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Yamagawafukumoto 3292
    A comprehensive health resort facility located on a rise facing the sea off Ibusuki. Facilities include a hot spring bathhouse, exercise equipment, and restaurant. The facility’s Tamatebako Onsen outdoor hot spring bath area boasts a spectacular view and has been ranked as one of the top day trip hot spring bathing destinations in the country. In addition to a Japanese style outdoor bath with a view of the open sea and Kaimondake Volcano, a Western style outdoor bath offers a panoramic view of striking rock formations and Takeyama. The great thing is that both views are spectacular. Designed to look as if the baths are connected to the ocean, bathers can enjoy an open, airy feeling.
  • Ibusuki Coral Beach Hotel
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Yunohama 2-12-7
    A hotel facing the sea in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The white walled hotel building, modeled after a south seas resort, boasts 100 years of history and tradition. Past the lobby, which has an old-fashioned, stately atmosphere, visitors will find stunning views of Kinko Bay in the spacious guest rooms. The hotel’s biggest draws, however, are its outdoor bath covered with a thatch roof resembling a Japanese garden, and a rejuvenating cascading waterfall bath. The baths are constantly refilled “kakenagashi” style from a sodium chloride spring whose waters are said to treat such ailments as rheumatism and burns. Bathers can enjoy a truly exceptional and relaxing time in the hotel’s baths enwrapped in the aroma of the sea and the sound of crashing waves.
  • Kaseda Kaihin Onsen Yuraku
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Minamisatsumashi Kasedatakahashi 1952-2
    "This hot spring facility is located in Kasedatakahashi, Minami-Satsuma City. The natural mineral-rich hot spring that springs out from 1,300 meters underground is said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness as well as aid recovery from fatigue. In addition to outdoor baths, sauna baths, esthetic baths, bubble baths, rock baths and far-infrared saunas, it also has a large lounge area where you can relax after bathing. It is also adjacent to facilities such as the ""Kaseda Dome"" which has sports facilities and the exchange center ""Samparu"" where guests can also stay."
  • Healthy Land Onsen Hoyokan
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Yamagawa Fukumoto 3292
  • Nigatsuden Onsen Tonosamayu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Nishikata 1408-27
    "This public bathhouse is located about a five-minute drive from Nigatsuden Station. It was established when Shimazu Narioki, the 27th head of the Shimazu Clan, relocated the Nagai Onsen Gyokan here in 1831. The name ""Tonosama-yu"" refers to the feudal lords that once bathed here. Visitors can get a feel for what the baths looked like back then from the old paving stones and stonework bathtubs located behind the building. Details such as the western-style tiles used in the indoor baths indicate just how extravagant the baths were at the time. Drinking the hot spring water is purported to help with conditions including anemia and constipation."
  • Kazoku Onsen Nonoka
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi Higashikata 834-1
    This family hot spring is located at the end of a quiet woodland road about a five-minute drive from Nigatsuden Station. It features eight private baths each with their own unique taste. The baths are free-flowing spring water that is never recirculated or heated. The isotonic high temperature sodium chloride hot springs are reputed to help with cuts, burns, chronic dermatitis, and other ailments. It offers a full range of amenities including silicone-free shampoo, conditioner, hair driers, and rubber mats for children.
  • Chiton Shanba
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Minamisatsuma-shi Kasasacho Akogi 1855
    In this hot spring bathhouse, customers can enjoy bathing in free-flowing spring water from a natural hot spring which wells up from 1,500 meters underground. These mildly alkaline waters are said to treat such ailments as cuts, burns, chronic skin diseases, chronic women's diseases, and sensitivity to cold. Towels, soap, shampoo, razors, and other amenities are sold at the front desk, making it easy to stop by without having to bring anything.
  • Ei Beppu Onsen Center
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Eicho Beppu 5991-2
    This day-use hot spring bathhouse is located a five-minute drive from Ei-Okawa Station on the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line. Looking out over the East China Sea and Mt. Kaimondake directly beyond, since it opened six years ago, the popular bathhouse has seen some one million customers. The waters of the bathhouse' mildly alkaline spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, joint pain, chronic digestive diseases, and chronic skin diseases. In addition to a large indoor bath from which customers can enjoy a view of Mt. Kaimondake, the bathhouse has a variety of facilities, including a whirlpool bath, jet bath, lie-down bath, and sauna.
  • Miyabi no Yu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Eicho Beppu 64
    This rehabilitation-oriented hot spring bathhouse, located a 10-minute walk from Ishikaki Station on the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line, adjoins Nakamura Onsen Hospital and is open to the general public as well. The bathhouse is simple in design and has just one bathing room, but customers can enjoy a cascade bath, air bubble bath, and other baths. The bathhouse' waters have a smooth, slippery feel and are renowned for beautifying the skin. Supplied by a sodium hydrogen carbonate spring, these waters are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness, and joint pain, and can be drunk for health benefits as well. The bathhouse' rest lounge has free tea and coffee.
  • Ei Chuo Onsen Center
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Eicho Makinouchi 2890
    This day-use hot spring bathhouse is located a 10-minute walk from JR Nishi-Ei Station. In addition to hot spring baths, the bathhouse is replete with an indoor pool filled with hot spring water, a restaurant, and a training room. The bathhouse' indoor bathing area is occupied by a variety of baths, including a cascade bath, relaxation bath, and air bubble bath. The bathhouse also has a private family bath and bathing room for the physically challenged where customers can enjoy hot spring bathing with no one else around. The waters of the bathhouse sodium-hydrogen carbonate chloride spring contain an abundance of moisturizing metasilicic acid and are said to beautify the skin. These waters are also said to treat such ailments as cuts, burns, and chronic skin diseases.
  • Fureai Center Wakuwaku Kawanabe
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Minamikyushu-shi Kawanabecho Hirayama 2890-1
    This day-use hot spring bathhouse adjoining the Kawanabe Cultural Hall is located a 20-minute drive from the Kawanabe Interchange on the Ibusuki Skyline. In addition to an air bubble bath, floating bath, cascade bath, and seven other varieties of baths, customers can enjoy the bathhouse' outdoor bath and its vaunted view of the surrounding lush mountain scenery. The bathhouse also has a Japanese garden, four private family baths with adjoining six tatami mat-sized Japanese rooms, and a bathing room for the physically challenged with a lift. The waters of the bathhouse sulfur spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness, and fatigue. The bathhouse also sells local vegetables and is a fun destination for both adults and children.
  • Makurazaki Nagisa Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Makurazaki-shi Iwadocho 217
    Visitors to this day-use hot spring bathhouse, located a five-minute drive from Makurazaki Station on the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line, can enjoy bathing in Makurazaki's first fully-fledged natural hot spring baths. The bathhouse' baths are filled with dark brown hot spring water which is gentle on the skin and which is piped straight from a source spring welling up from 1,400 meters underground. From the bathhouse's outdoor bath, bathers can see the East China Sea and the Tategami Rocks set off by the setting sun; in the evening, you can take in the city nightscape and boats using lights to lure fish out at sea. The bathhouse is also adjoined by a heated swimming pool open year-round.
  • Ibusuki Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Ibusuki-shi
    A hot spring area famous for its sand baths which has been a favorite of countless bathers seeking therapeutic hot spring bathing for some 300 years. The area’s sand baths are said to treat an abundant array of ailments, including nerve pain, rheumatism, lower back pain, joint pain, broken bones, post stroke paralysis, whiplash, burns, weak constitutions in children, and atopy; further, these effects are said to be three to four times more powerful than those gained from simply bathing in a regular hot spring. The area has numerous free footbaths, public bathhouses, and day trip hot spring bathhouses, and visitors can enjoy touring and comparing the various bathing facilities. Ibusuki’s famous “onsen tamago” custard-like soft boiled eggs hot spring eggs are made with steam from the samespring used by its sand baths, and popular local dishes topped with these “ontama” eggs include the “Ontamaran-don” rice bowl and “Ontamaran-ton” rice bowl with pork. .
  • Muranoyu Onsen
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    5.0
    5 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Omure 3-16-2

    駅から1kmちょっと歩くに値する、指宿温泉を代表する鄙び系公衆浴場。 受付のオバチャンは陽気だし、常連さんも私のような一見客にも自然に声を掛けて貰える良い雰囲気。 九州にしては珍しく?!奥側の浴槽は熱くない。 砂湯を省略してでもゼヒ。 It isnt popular place but best place if you are an Onsen-mania!

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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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