Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula travel guide
Ibusuki is known for it’s hot spring Onsen Resort, and it’s famous natural steam sand baths
located on Kinko bay. To the east the Satsuma peninsula offers spectacular ocean views
and this peaceful rural area is know as the “home of the sweet potato”.
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It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, or Japanese bathrobe get buried in the sand up to their neck. The sand heated by steam containing marine minerals is scientifically proven to have therapeutic effects on neuralgia, rheumatism, back pain and other ailments. |
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A circumference of 15 km and a maximum depth of 233 meter, where was created by volcanic activity long ago. Large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm inhabit the lake. It was also known as the lake of a legendary monster called ” Issy” purported to live in the lake. |
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The Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts a breath taking view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front. |
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It is the Urashima Taro legendary shrine peninsula and this shrine is becoming popular as a power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love. |
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The cape is the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, where a white lighthouse stands. You can enjoy the view of the magnificent Mount Kaimondake and rocks with the sea spray wearing them. The Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Ryugu. |
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Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima Meiji-gura is Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu brewery and museum. |
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The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo ravine in Kaimon open throughout the year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revolving container. |
