Kagoshima Sunamushionsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan
31.253786, 130.655377Overview
3-star ryokan with exclusive Sunamushi sand hot-spring overlooking Kagoshima Bay in Ibusuki
Onsen & Wellness
Ibusuki Hakusuikan offers a Sunamushi sand hot-spring, a therapeutic black sand bath heated to 50-131 °F. The ryokan has five indoor baths and three outdoor baths in the Genroku onsen, plus a separate older onsen with garden and sea views. Guests also have access to saunas, a massage chair, and spa facilities including massage treatments.
Dining
The ryokan operates three on-site restaurants: a Japanese dining room, Ristorante Fenice serving Italian dishes, and a café. Guests can choose a Japanese kaiseki dinner or a seven-course Italian meal at Ristorante Fenice. The breakfast buffet includes a wide variety, including tiramisu and ice cream, with both Japanese and Western options.
Rooms & Grounds
Guestrooms are Japanese-style with tatami floors, futon bedding, and balconies offering sea views over Kagoshima Bay. The property features traditional gardens, a craft/art museum, and beautifully painted ceilings in the public areas. Hakusuikan also has a souvenir shop and a shared lounge/TV area for guests.
Family-Friendly Amenities
The ryokan prohibits mixed-gender bathing, providing a unique environment for families with children. Kids can enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and themed dinner nights. Family rooms are available, and the staff provided attentive service to a baby during a stay, according to guest reviews.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is a 10-minute drive from JR Ibusuki Train Station and offers a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle service. Nearby attractions include Mount Kaimondake (35-minute drive), Kagoshima Flower Park (30-minute drive), and Chiringashima Island. The ryokan also provides luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk for guest convenience.
- Onsen: Sunamushi sand hot-spring (50-131 °F black sand bath) plus 5 indoor and 3 outdoor baths
- Dining: Japanese kaiseki and 7-course Italian dinner at Ristorante Fenice
- Rooms: Japanese-style rooms with tatami, futon, and sea-view balconies
- Family: No mixed-gender bathing; seasonal pool and themed dinner nights
- Grounds: Traditional gardens, craft/art museum, and painted ceilings
- Transport: Free roundtrip shuttle from JR Ibusuki Station
License number: 指令35環341号の36
Rooms and availability
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Essential information about Kagoshima Sunamushionsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan
| 💵 Lowest room price | 477 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 55.3 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kagoshima, KOJ |
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