Kagoshima Sunamushi Onsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan

Kagoshima Sunamushi Onsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan Reviews

Kagoshima Sunamushi Onsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan

12126-12 Higashikata, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-0404, JapanView Hotel Details
Kagoshima Sunamushi Onsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan
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9.1/10
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Location9.3
Amenities8.8
Service9.2
Cleanliness9.2
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Guest User
Hanano-To Western Style Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Family
9 review
5.0/10
Posted on Jan 25, 2025
far from station and one 2-3 shuttle bus per day so better drive. staff are friendly. however, food are not great, rooms for improvement. the sunamushiri onsen is a great experience but other onsen are below average. wifi coverage not enough as it only cover the main building. the satsuma tenshokan next door is a wonderful building.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us.Your feedback will be used to improve our services in the future.We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the number of shuttle buses and Wi-Fi.Although it is difficult to increase the number of shuttle buses, we will make every effort to improve the service to make it more convenient for our guests,Regarding the Wi-Fi, we have immediately contacted the department in charge and informed them to improve the situation.Regarding the meals, we will take your comments seriously and pass them on to the head chef for future reference.We are very pleased to hear your compliments about our staff despite this incident.We also thank you for experiencing our sand steaming hot springs, which are rare in the world.As for the efficacy of the Suna-Mushi Onsen, the heat from the Suna-Mushi Onsen is transmitted throughout the body, which improves blood circulation. This warms the body,It is said to improve sensitivity to cold, stiff shoulders, and back pain.The sand baths at the hotel are cleaned with hot water after the end of business hours, so you can use them with peace of mind.Thank you very much for visiting the Satsuma Lore Museum, which is located on the premises of the hotel.Here, we have on permanent display mainly historical materials and traditional crafts such as Satsuma porcelain and Satsuma faceted glass.The Italian restaurant Fenice is open for lunch only on weekends and holidays.Please stop by if you have a chance.We look forward to seeing you soon.
Cliff Hew
Satsuma-Kyakuden Japanese-Western Style Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Couple
4 review
5.0/10
Posted on Apr 13, 2025
This resort is definitely overrated! The resort seriously need a major overhaul. The room we stayed was so old & aged, I am pretty sure they have not done any upgrade in the past few decades 👎! My wife and I don’t even feel like spending time in the room at all. Everything in the room need to replace or touch up, I mean literally from the wall, toilet tiles, basin, shower faucet even the mattress… We are totally disappointed with our stay here. If you ask me the only thing we enjoyed here was the Kaiseiki Dinner. That’s it nothing else !!
Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our hotel and for your valuable feedback.The Satsuma Kyakuden Japanese/Western style room where you stayed has been undergoing renovation work every day for the past few years, that is the water work for the bath and toilet, bedside, etc.We are doing several rooms at a time as it is difficult to remodel everything at once. Some rooms are not yet under construction.We apologize for any discomfort this may cause you.We will complete the construction as soon as possible and implement it positively for the next remodeling project.
Guest User
Hanano-To Japanese Style Room
Stayed in Feb 2025
Couple
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 9, 2025
Excellent ryokan hotel with excellent service, amenities and food. The outdoor/ indoor public baths (onsens) are one of the biggest and most amazing I have ever seen. Although there are many rooms and guests, the service is unparalleled so you don’t experience long queues anywhere. There is a museum in the hotel compound if you are bored!
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us this time.We are delighted that you had a comfortable stay.The hot springs and sand spa are also cleaned and maintained daily to ensure your comfort so we look forward to using them again if you have the opportunity.
Guest User
Satsuma-Kyakuden Japanese-Western Style Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
12 review
7.5/10
Posted on Feb 16, 2025
A nice and comfortable hotel. The hotel should inform this booking website about dinner option and allow customers to choose between Italian or Japanese cuisine.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us.We are pleased to offer you a choice of Japanese kaiseki dinner or Italian dinner. It is difficult to contact our guests consistently from reservation sites outside of Japan. We hope you will consider making reservations through our official website next time. We look forward to serving you again.
Guest User
Hanano-To Western Style Room
Stayed in Jun 2024
Couple
32 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 24, 2024
Great hotel with amazing Japanese mood
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us this time. We are delighted that you had a comfortable stay. The hot springs and sand spa are also cleaned and maintained daily to ensure your comfort so we look forward to using them again if you have the opportunity.
Bmm
Satsuma-Kyakuden Japanese-Western Style Room
Stayed in Jul 2024
Family
17 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 30, 2024
great place to stay in Ibusuki!, It's a big resort with onsen, large public bath area, swimming pool, and many restaurants. the hotel staff is very nice, there are a few cantonese speaking staff in the hotel, who are extremely helpful! the hotel sandbath needs an extra pay, but it's worth the convenience. recommended for family for a relaxing trip
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us.We are delighted that you had a relaxing stay at our hotel.Please rest assured that we have overseas staff in every department of the hotel.Also, our hotel has the Genroku bath and the Suna-mushi hot spring baths attached to the same building, so you can move smoothly from one to the other.Research has proven that Ibusuki's sand steaming has a detoxifying effect three times greater than that of regular hot springs, It is especially effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, back pain, and joint pain.In addition, the museum's steamed sand spa experience is an all-weather experience, where the sand is heated from underneath by the heat of the hot spring source and experienced indoors, As with the hot spring, the sand is cleaned daily, the sand is washed in hot spring water, and the sand is replaced regularly, We clean the sand baths daily, wash the sand, and change the sand periodically, just as we do with hot springs, to ensure a safe and comfortable stay throughout the year.Thank you very much for your stay.
E4509****
Satsuma-Kyakuden Japanese-Western Style Room
Stayed in Mar 2024
Traveling with friends
11 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Apr 9, 2024
Awesome hot spring and service, even includes waiter speaks Chinese and English. The hotel is a bit aged, but with everything you need and the sand bath is highly recommend for people haven’t tried it before. The Satsuma museum locates within the hotel area is also worth for visit if you want to spend some free time around the area
Response from Property: Thank you very much for your stay.We are glad that you visited the museum within our premises.We have prepared a self-service coffee service on the terrace, and we look forward to welcoming you again.
Guest User
Rikyu Japanese-Western Style Room
Stayed in Mar 2024
Couple
5 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Apr 30, 2024
This place is very suitable for a family to visit. The service is as thoughtful as always.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us this time. We are delighted that you had a comfortable stay. The hot springs and sand spa are also cleaned and maintained daily to ensure your comfort so we look forward to using them again if you have the opportunity.
Guest User
Hanano-To Western Style Room
Stayed in Nov 2023
Traveling with friends
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 10, 2024
Nice and comfortable resort; beautiful beach; first time experience hot sand bath in the hotel. Really enjoy. We are very lucky to have a passionate Taiwan trainee at the reception to help us going around the resort as we don't speak any Japanese. The breakfast buffet is delicious with many choice. Definitely would like to visit again and spend more days there next trip
Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with your stay at our hotel. Thank you for your kind words to our trainees. We will continue to improve our service and the quality of our breakfast and dinner.We looking forward to serving you again.
Guest User
Hanano-To Western Style Room
Stayed in Aug 2025
Couple
5 review
7.5/10
Posted on Sep 23, 2025
This was once a luxurious hotel, but Yeltsin's time spared no one. He stayed here and even planted a tree. The spacious, well-maintained grounds offer beautiful views, three different restaurants for dinner with exquisite cuisine, sake tasting, sand bathing right on the hotel premises, a huge onsen, and the hotel's layout allows for privacy from other guests. However, the vacation was somewhat spoiled by the fact that the outdoor pool was closed and even bloomed in the first week of September, there's no private beach, and the beds and pillows in the European-style rooms are simply awful. Choose a traditional-style room with a sea view, and your stay will be unforgettable.
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6/8
Response from Property: We are very grateful for your detailed review. We are glad you enjoyed our spacious, well-maintained grounds, beautiful scenery, restaurant cuisine, sake tasting, and the unique sand bath and hot spring experience. We are also pleased that you found the hotel layout conducive to privacy. However, we sincerely apologize that the outdoor pool, which is open only during the summer season, was already closed during your stay, thus not meeting your expectations. We are very grateful for your suggestion to recommend the Japanese-style sea view rooms to future guests. This is truly helpful advice for creating a more memorable experience. Despite some shortcomings, we sincerely hope you have fond memories of your stay. We look forward to your return and promise to do everything possible to make your next visit even more comfortable and enjoyable.
Jamin_kong
East Wing Standard Ocean View Japanese-Style Room 36 Sq M And Up
Stayed in Jul 2025
Family
30 review
8.2/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 27, 2025
The hotel's garden landscape is unique in Japan. The feeling of being at the beach is like being in Bali. But this is Japan. In fact, the price is extra if you bring children. It is very expensive if you add it in. But if you have money, you can go. The on-site surcharge is quite high. I booked a one-night stay with two meals. I added dinner and breakfast for the children, so it cost a lot more.
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Response from Property: Hello, thank you very much for choosing to stay with us and for leaving us a valuable review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Japanese-style gardens and found the experience truly breathtaking, like being transported to the Balinese coast. Your positive feedback is a real encouragement to us. Regarding the child surcharge you mentioned, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. To ensure the comfort of all guests, we charge a fee for children aged two and above. The specific amount varies depending on room type, occupancy, and meal requests. We understand this may have exceeded your expectations, and we apologize for this. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back and providing you with an even better stay.
remi666666
Iso-Kyakuden Japanese Style Room
Stayed in May 2025
Couple
27 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 23, 2025
You need to take a taxi to go out. The scenery is very good, but the location is so you have to take a taxi if you don't drive. The best room has an amazing view, but the weather must be good. The hotel has its own sand bath and two large baths. Dinner is included, one Japanese and one Italian restaurant next door, both of which are very delicious 😋 Highly recommended. The sand bath is charged separately, and taking photos is charged separately, but it is highly recommended as a souvenir. There is also a late-night ramen restaurant in the hotel, which is a famous brand, but it's a pity I couldn't eat it all. There is also karaoke and a special stone bed steam sauna that can be reserved. I recommend the experience. It is very suitable for a three-day, two-night stay with two meals at the hotel.
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6/20
Response from Property: We sincerely thank you for choosing to stay with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful view from your room, "Isokoden," and thoroughly enjoyed dinner, a vital part of travel. Our staff is deeply pleased. Whether it's a seasonal Japanese kaiseki set menu or an Italian dinner, each carefully prepared with fresh local ingredients. Your kind words have been immediately passed on to the kitchen team. Thank you also for enjoying Ibusuki's specialty, the sand steam baths. Compared to saunas, Ibusuki's sand steam baths raise body temperature more slowly, leading to studies showing they can safely lower blood pressure and are particularly effective for symptoms such as muscle fatigue, neuralgia, and lower back pain. Sand steam baths require separate payment and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted; use is on a first-served basis. We sincerely look forward to seeing you again.
cuiyi222
Satsuma-Kyakuden Japanese-Western Style Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Family
35 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Aug 28, 2025
The hotel's facilities were all excellent, with the sand bath being a highlight. The hotel itself has its own private bath, but it's available for an additional fee. Dinner was a kaiseki banquet, and was only average. The ocean view was lovely. The only slight issue was planning a ferry trip to Yakushima the next day. We'd checked online for direct boats, and after asking the front desk about the ferry terminal, we went to buy tickets for the next day. However, the ticket office was closed when we arrived, leaving us in a state of panic. It was incredibly hot and sunny in July. Luckily, an elderly man told us that tickets were only open in the mornings and closed in the afternoons. He also kindly offered to walk us back to the hotel. I think the hotel front desk probably knew something about this, considering Ibusuki isn't a large island, with only one ferry terminal. We'd already asked the front desk about it when we bought our tickets (no language issues, as we speak Japanese perfectly), and they didn't mention it.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us. We recommend purchasing your ferry tickets in advance. If you fail to do so in time, you can purchase them at the boarding counter on the same day, provided there are seats available. However, availability cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, our front desk staff will always contact the boarding counter to confirm that the guest has arrived at the hotel and that there are still seats available before providing any further information. However, we deeply regret that there may have been an oversight in this communication, which may have caused you concern. Your valuable feedback and experience have been shared with all staff, and we will do our utmost to prevent such situations from happening again. We sincerely hope that you will not be deterred by this and we look forward to welcoming you back if you have the opportunity.
Shanshuifanjian
Satsuma-Kyakuden Japanese-Western Style Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 14, 2025
The hotel is located on the south bank of Kagoshima Bay, close to the coastline. It has a vast Japanese garden covering an area of ​​50,000 square meters, which combines traditional Satsuma culture and natural landscape. The courtyard is lush with green plants, dotted with red lanterns, and the corridors are decorated with historical artworks, revealing the quaint Edo style everywhere. The Japanese tatami room is spacious and retains the traditional Japanese style. The lighting is soft, and the wooden sliding door and izakaya-style decoration add charm. The room provides tea sets, Japanese sweets and two sets of yukata of different sizes. The hygiene is good, and the facilities are slightly historical but well maintained.
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Response from Property: 非常感謝您的入住。我們所有員工都閲讀了您的精彩評論。這對我們每天都是一種鼓勵。在我們的海景客房裡,您可以俯瞰鹿兒島灣,欣賞日出和船衹的燈光。沿着海濱漫步,您還可以前往附近的旅遊景點知覽島。希望您有機會再次光臨本酒店。我們期待着您的再次光臨。
Guest User
Rikyu Japanese-Western Style Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 6, 2025
Beautiful environment, very suitable for vacation. Complete facilities. The food in the restaurant looks and tastes first-class. The hot spring is especially spacious and comfortable. All the staff are friendly and professional. There are also staff who can speak Cantonese. It feels friendly. Thanks to all the staff, especially Jenny for the professional introduction. The sand bath experience is very interesting. I highly recommend it to friends who are going to visit Ibusuki! If I have the chance, I will definitely stay in this excellent hotel again👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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Response from Property: 感謝您入住我們的酒店,並在百忙之中留下了寶貴的評論。我們很感謝您的留言,並已轉達給我們的員工。 這對我們每天都是一種鼓勵。如果您有機會再次訪問鹿兒島縣和指宿市,我們希望您也能考慮我們的酒店。我們期待您的再次光臨。