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    ryokans, majestic nature, and exquisite dining—all explored at your own perfect pace.
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Ibusuki onsen

 

Discover the magic of Ibusuki, a unique hot spring resort at the southern tip of Kyushu.
Famous for its world-renowned ‘Natural Sand Bath’ (Sunamushi), Ibusuki offers a
rare wellness experience where you are buried in naturally heated volcanic sand while
listening to the soothing sound of the waves.
Surrounded by lush hibiscus and the iconic Mount Kaimon—often called the ‘Satsuma
Fuji’—the city boasts a warm, tropical atmosphere year-round. Beyond the sand baths,
you can relax in diverse hot springs overlooking Kinko Bay and indulge in the authentic
hospitality of Southern Kagoshima.

 

Dining at an Ibusuki ryokan is a celebration of Southern Kagoshima’s rich agricultural

and maritime heritage. The highlight is the world-famous ‘Kagoshima Black Pork’

(Kurobuta), celebrated for its delicate sweetness and tender texture, often served in

a flavorful Shabu-shabu or as a succulent roast.

 

 

 

 

Nishi-Oyama Station

 

Nishi-Oyama Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts

a breath taking view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.

 

 

The post box standing in front of the station is painted yellow similar to the turnip rape flower that

stands as symbol of Ibusuki.  This post box has seen an explosion in popularity because some

believe it brings happiness to those who send mail from it.

 

 

 

Meiji-gura

 

Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima. Meiji-gura is Satsuma

Shuzo’s Shochu factory and museum. Satsuma Shuzo is producing traditional handmade

Shochu “Tezukuri Meijigura”and other traditional making style Shochu like “Banshokou”, “Satsuma

Shiranami Kametsubo Jikomi”, and “Meiji no Shochu” etc.

 

 

The name Meijigura is a Japanese word made up of the words Meiji, from the Meiji Era, and the

word Gura, for distillery. We use this name Meiji because we use the traditional methods from

the Meiji Era for making our handmade Shochu brands.

 

 

 

 

 

Ikeda-ko lake

 

Ikeda-ko lake is a caldera lake located 40 km south of Kagoshima-city. It is best known to

tourists as the location of the purported sightings of a monster named Issie, and as the

largest lake in Kyushu with a surface area of 11 km² and a shoreline length of 15 km.

 

 

 It is also known as large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm inhabit the lake.  

 

 

 

Somen noodle nagashi

 

Enjoy Somen noodle nagashi.  The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo ravine in

Kaimon open throughout the year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revolving

container.

 

        Tosenkyo Entrance

                Restaurant

                 Somen noodle

 

          Tosenkyo Shrine

                        Menu

        Serve the Somen noodle

 

Nagasaki-bana Cape in Satsuma peninsula

 

Nagasaki-bana Cape is the southernmost point of the Satsuma Peninsula. A walking path

leads from a small cluster of souvenir shops to the tip of the cape where there stands a white

lighthouse.

 

         To the Cape

                 Lighthouse

        View from the sea

 

A highlight of a visit to the cape are the views of nearby Mount Kaimondake, which stands

924 meters above sea level. Because of its conical shape, it bears a striking resemblance to

Mount Fuji and is often referred to as “Satsuma Fuji”.

 

        Mount Kaimondake

                 Lighthouse

                Kinko bay

 

Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of The Legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle,

it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude). The new worship hall

of the Ryugu Shrine was built in 2011. The name of popular limited express for sightseeing “Ibusuki

tamate-bako” is associated with the Legend of Urashima Taro.

 

            Ryugu Shrine

           Shrine main building

           Urashima Taro
 

 

Ryugu Shrine

 

Ryugu Shrine is located at Nagasaki-bana Cape, the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula.

Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle,

it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude). Sea turtles come

to lay eggs on the beach near this place, and local people love them as the protective god of the sea.

 

            Ryugu Shrine

        Nagasaki-bana Cape

       Lighthouse at the Cape

 

The new worship hall of the shrine was built in 2011. The name of popular limited express for

sightseeing “Ibusuki-tamate-bako” is associated with the legend of Urashima Taro. Tamate-bako

is a box Otohime gave to Urashima Taro. This shrine is becoming popular as a power spot of

matchmaking and good fortune in love. There are shells in a big pot. It is said that if you write

your wish on a shell and dedicate it, your wish will be granted.

 

       Shrine main building

     Urashima Taro

      Shell dedevate house

 

Ibusuki Onsen resort

 

Ibusuki is an Onsen Resort that is famous for its sand baths, where bathers are buried in

naturally heated sand.

 

    Sand Bath Hall

        Sand Bath, Kinko bay

                 Sand Bath

 

The town encompasses the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, and the main downtown area is

along the coast facing Kinko bay.

 

         Ibusuki JR Station

                 Foot Bath

            Down town

 

            Onsen Hotel

             Kinko bay

 

            Kinko bay