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  • Question publication date:2019/7/24
  • Update date:2025/9/19
  • Kagoshima Sunamushionsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan
  • Where are the best places for couples to stay in Ibusuki Onsen to experience a sand bath?

My partner and I are planning a trip to Ibusuki Onsen in Kagoshima Prefecture. Since we'll be making the trip, we would love to experience one of the famous sand baths. Could anyone please recommend an inn or hotel that has its own sand bath facilities on-site, or one that is located very close to a place where we can try one? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Kagoshima Sunamushionsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan

Higashikata 12126-12

  • A Fantastic Hotel with a Sand Bath Experience!

  • The famous Ibusuki sand bath is a unique experience you won't find just anywhere—it's so warm and comfortable that you'll find yourself dozing off! It has an incredible detox effect. While the open-air bath with its amazing view is great, the "Genroku-buro" bath was also fantastic; it's very spacious and has a really interesting design. For dinner, you get to choose between Japanese and Italian food. We opted to dine in our room, which was perfect for enjoying a slow, relaxing meal.
    コリドラス's answer (Posted on:2020/2/19)

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Ibusuki Seaside Hotel

1912,Jyucho,Ibusuki-shi

  • The Perfect Tropical Resort for a Romantic Getaway

  • Located in a beautiful open space right by the sea, Ibusuki Seaside Hotel is the perfect Ibusuki Onsen destination for couples looking to enjoy a tropical resort atmosphere. Indulge in a detoxifying experience at the hotel's private sand bath. For an even more intimate experience, a private open-air bath (rotenburo) is also available, making it ideal for a romantic escape. The hotel is also praised for its wonderful meals, which feature local specialties from Kyushu and unique ingredients from Kagoshima. You are guaranteed to have an unforgettable and fulfilling hot spring vacation.
    ほっこり法師's answer (Posted on:2020/11/ 1)

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Ibusuki Royal Hotel

4232-1,Junicho

  • A Hotel with Easy Access to a Sand Bath via Free Shuttle

  • A couple's trip sounds wonderful. For your sand bath experience, you might want to consider the Ibusuki Royal Hotel. Although the hotel doesn't have its own sand bath facility, they offer a very convenient free shuttle service to a nearby facility where you can try it. The meals are another highlight; the dishes featuring Satsuma Kuroge Wagyu beef are delicious. You'll also love the open-air bath with its panoramic ocean view.
    katto's answer (Posted on:2024/7/11)

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Ibusuki Phoenix Hotel

4320 Juni-cho

  • A Hotel Featuring an On-Site Sand Bath

  • Ibusuki Phoenix Hotel is located about an 80-minute drive from the Taniyama Interchange (IC) on the Ibusuki Toll Road. Guests can fully enjoy the free-flowing waters of Ibusuki Onsen in a variety of settings: large public baths with open-air sections, private-hire baths (for a fee), and even in select rooms equipped with their own private indoor or open-air baths. Furthermore, the hotel has its own sand bath facility. The standard price is 1,200 yen, but be sure to look for special accommodation plans that include a discount or a voucher for one free session.
    モッティ's answer (Posted on:2021/5/20)

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Kyukamura Ibusuki

Higashikata 10445

  • A popular place for couples and families

  • This is a holiday village, so it's clean, reasonably priced and easy to use. The indoor bath in the large natural hot spring bath has a tatami floor, so it feels very nice on the feet. open-air bath has a high fence so it's a little hard to see the view, but the breeze was pleasant and refreshing. This sand bath does not require a reservation, so you can make a reservation on the day. The staff explained everything to me carefully, so I was able to enjoy the sand bath to my heart's content and sweat a lot. There is also a private bath, although I didn't use it. You can also try kayaking and snorkeling, so there are a lot of different things to try.
    くまたんさん's answer (Posted on:2020/5/ 2)

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Ryokan Koran no Yu Kinkouroh

4507,Nishikata,Ibusuki-shi

  • Sand bathing for beautiful skin and a unique couples plan

  • If you are planning a trip with partner to experience Sunamushi Onsen (Steam Sand Bath) at Ibusuki Onsen in Kagoshima Prefecture, we recommend the couple plan at Ibusuki Onsen Koran no Yu Kinkoro. There is a free shuttle service to the sand baths, which the famous happy married couple Yosano Tekkan and Akiko also visited, so you can easily experience it. The plan is based on the concept of spending time relaxing, and with meals you are served Kagoshima specialty shochu or soft drinks, and there is also an option to use a private open-air bath for a fee. This is a perfect inn for partner to spend a relaxing holiday, and with the couple plan, the inn will give a gift to those who are really close. This plan is for couples who say, "Fighting is taboo during your stay!" and want to spend time together in harmony. You can choose from rooms with ocean views overlooking Kinko Bay, mountain views overlooking Sakurajima, and rooms with open-air baths to suit your budget, so it is a fun inn to plan a trip with partner.
    なち's answer (Posted on:2021/12/14)

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Ryokan Ibusuki Syusuien

5-27-27 Yunohama

  • Enjoy Ibusuki in luxury

  • This inn has been ranked number one for 34 consecutive years in the food category of the 100 Best Ryokan (Japanese inn) in Ibusuki, chosen by professionals. The quality of the food is in keeping with the traditional Japanese style rooms, which are filled with an adult atmosphere and are perfect for couples. This high-class inn is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Sunamushi Onsen (Steam Sand Bath).
    ヤギヌマ's answer (Posted on:2022/12/24)

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Ibusuki Kaijyo Hotel

3750 Junicho, Ibusuki-shi

  • After the sand bath, you can enjoy the ocean view from the jacuzzi.

  • The sea is right in front of you, and you can enjoy a wonderful ocean view from the guest rooms and the large public bath. There is a private sand hot spring on the hotel grounds, where couples can enjoy bathing side by side. There is a large observation bath on the 5th floor, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kinko Bay while relaxing in the jacuzzi. There is also a foot bath on the premises, so couples can sit back and chat. Dinner is a kaiseki meal made with local Satsuma ingredients, and depending on the plan, you can enjoy black pork Shabu Shabu (Japanese hotpot), sea bream Shabu Shabu, spiny lobster and seafood hotpot, black wagyu beef steak, and more. There is also a plan that allows you to have dinner in your room, so this is recommended for couples who want to eat together. Breakfast is a Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet, and you can enjoy it comfortably in a bright restaurant with a view of the sea.
    RRgypsies's answer (Posted on:2019/8/ 4)

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Ibusuki Iwasaki Hotel

3805-1 Juuni-cho, Ibusuki

  • This is a resort hotel with a full range of recreational facilities.

  • If you want to experience sand bathing at Ibusuki Onsen, I recommend the Ibusuki Iwasaki Hotel. It is a resort hotel with a wide range of facilities, including a large garden, a pool, a beach, golf, and bowling. You can enjoy your desired sand bath on the beach, which is full of privacy. The rooms are also spacious, so you can have fun inside the hotel.
    Behind The Line's answer (Posted on:2019/7/26)

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