Ibusuki Onsen

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Hot Springs & Sunamushi - Sand Bathing | Kagoshima

Hot Springs & Sunamushi - Sand Bathing | Kagoshima

Ibusuki Onsen refers to the collection of hot springs located in the eastern Ibusuki, Kagoshima area. This popular onsen get away includes an impressive collection of Japanese hot springs, including Nigatsuden Onsen, Surigahama Onsen, and Yajigayu Onsen. Considered one of the best places to go in Kagoshima, Ibusuki Onsen is a great way to enjoy Japanese scenery while enjoying a soothing Japanese hot spring bath. While popular year-round, Ibusuki Onsen is considered a great summer getaway with gorgeous beaches and Japanese culture.

While a popular destination for Japanese hot-springs, Ibusuki Onsen is also popular spot to enjoy a unique style of Japanese culture known as Sunamushi. Sunamushi is a unique activity to enjoy during your next trip to Japan and can be loosely translated to sand steam. Travelers and guests don traditional yukata (light Kimono's) and cover themselves in soft, smooth sand. The sand is heated to a comfortable temperature, and guests immerse themselves from neck to toe in the sand. There are staff and attendants on site to help travelers bury themselves in the warm sand. Revitalize your mind during your next holiday vacation with Japan Deluxe Tours through Ibusuki Onsen and the rest of Kagoshima's can't miss tourist attractions!

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