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Ibusuki Onsen Ginshou
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.61 out of 5 (1,537 reviews). Many guests praise the wide-ranging meals, including satsuma-age fish cakes fried in front of them, abalone and steak, along with the sunrise views from the rooftop infinity bath and the open-air baths, and posts about the attentive staff also stand out. On the other hand, guests note that the women's sauna is limited to one person at a time.
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Kids Facilities
Children's meal options
Children's meal options
Children from age 3 through the lower grades of elementary school receive a kids' meal (Western-style), while children in the upper grades of elementary school receive a meal based on the adult kaiseki course, with slightly fewer dishes. Baby chairs are available in the dining areas, which are laid out as semi-private rooms so you can eat without worrying about other guests. Food allergies can be accommodated only for the 28 specified allergenic ingredients, and notice is required at least 3 days before your stay.
- •Allergies can be accommodated only for the 28 specified allergenic ingredients; disliked foods cannot be accommodated.
- •Guests with allergies must give notice at least 3 days before their stay.
Co-sleeping and rates for young children
Co-sleeping and rates for young children
Many rooms can be used with co-sleeping. Elementary school children pay 70% of the adult rate, children under school age aged 3 and over pay a facility use fee of 2,200 yen, and infants and toddlers aged 2 and under stay free of charge, with meals charged separately in every case. For infants and toddlers you can choose whether meals and bedding are included, and the rate varies by combination. Children paying the elementary school rate are provided with a yukata and amenities, while children under school age pay a fee to use them. Some rooms cannot accept children.
- •Meal charges are separate from the facility use fee.
- •Whether children can be accepted varies by room type.
First-floor rooms with an onsen-water pool
First-floor rooms with an onsen-water pool
- calendar_monthSeason:Confirm with hotel
The first-floor rooms come with their own open-air bath (no indoor bath) and an onsen-water pool of about 32°C. A shower and toilet are also provided. No swim rings are provided. These rooms accommodate 2 to 4 guests.
Summer festival event (candy fishing, ring toss and more)
Summer festival event (candy fishing, ring toss and more)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
For a limited period in summer, a festival event is held in the Active Lounge on the first floor of the annex. Attractions that both children and adults can enjoy, such as candy fishing and ring toss, are prepared. It runs from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is free of charge. Because it is a small-scale event, only staying guests can take part.
- •Because the event is small in scale, only staying guests can take part.
Overview
Ibusuki Onsen Ginshou stands on the seafront in Ibusuki Onsen, about a 2-minute walk along the seaside promenade from the natural sand-bath onsen. The ryokan is known for the view of Kinko Bay from its open-air baths, with the ninth-floor Tenku Notenburo open-air bath and the second-floor communal bath, plus a good number of guest rooms with their own open-air bath. Co-sleeping is available for up to 3 children, and children aged 3 and over who have not yet started elementary school pay a facility use fee of 2,200 yen, while infants and toddlers aged 2 and under stay free of charge. The dining areas are laid out as semi-private rooms, so families can eat without worrying about other guests, and a kids' meal is prepared for children from age 3 through the lower grades of elementary school. The private-hire bath and some guest rooms are adults-only, so it is best to confirm before booking.
Rooms
The standard rooms are ocean-side, third-floor Japanese-style tatami rooms of 10 tatami mats, for 2 to 5 guests. They look out over Kinko Bay and the Osumi Peninsula and have an indoor bath with heated water rather than onsen water, but no open-air bath. For families, there are also semi-barrier-free rooms combining 12.5 tatami mats with twin beds, for 2 to 7 guests, with 2 indoor baths and 2 toilets. On the first floor, some rooms come with their own open-air bath (no indoor bath) and an onsen-water pool of about 32°C, though no swim rings are provided. Some rooms are on the fifth and sixth floors with about 10 steps just before the room, and some room types admit only guests of junior high school age and above, so it is reassuring to check when booking.
Dining
Breakfast is a Japanese set meal served with satsuma-jiru, a Kagoshima specialty soup generously filled with chicken and vegetables. The dining areas are laid out as semi-private rooms, so you can take your time over a meal without worrying about other guests. Baby chairs are available in the dining areas. For children's meals, ages 3 through the lower grades of elementary school receive a kids' meal (Western-style), while children in the upper grades of elementary school receive a meal based on the adult menu with slightly fewer dishes. Food allergies can be accommodated only for the 28 specified allergenic ingredients, and disliked foods cannot be accommodated. If you have an allergy, you must let the ryokan know at least 3 days before your stay.
Baths and Onsen
The ninth-floor Tenku Notenburo open-air bath and the second-floor communal bath both use onsen water flowing directly from the source. There is a steeply sloping staircase on the way up to the ninth floor. The ninth floor also has the Unjo private-hire open-air bath, but it is limited to adults of junior high school age and above, for up to 3 people, at 4,000 yen including tax for 50 minutes, by reservation. Several guest rooms have their own open-air bath, which can be used from 6 a.m. to midnight.
Family-friendly features
Many rooms allow co-sleeping for up to 3 children, but some room types, such as certain fifth-floor rooms, cannot accept elementary school children or infants and toddlers. Elementary school children pay 70% of the adult rate, children under school age aged 3 and over pay a facility use fee of 2,200 yen, and infants and toddlers aged 2 and under stay free of charge; meals are charged separately in every case. Children paying the elementary school rate are provided with a yukata and amenities, while children under school age pay a fee to use them. The entire property is non-smoking.
Access
The ryokan is about 4 minutes by taxi from JR Ibusuki Station, and about 60 minutes from Kagoshima-Chuo Station by rapid service on the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line. There is parking for 50 cars, free for staying guests. No shuttle service is offered, so if you are traveling by public transportation, a taxi is recommended.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 5-26-29 Yunohama, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0406 |
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| directions_carAccess | An onsen ryokan on the seafront at Yunohama in Ibusuki Onsen. It is about 4 minutes by taxi from JR Ibusuki Station, and about a 2-minute walk to Sunamushi Kaikan Saraku, the natural sand-bath onsen by the sea. For car navigation, set 0993-22-3231, which is separate from the ryokan's phone number. Free parking for 50 cars is available with no reservation required. |
| trainNearest station | Ibusuki Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 50 cars, free of charge, with no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-993-22-2217 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://ginsyou.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a private-hire bath?
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The Unjo private-hire open-air bath is on the ninth floor and is for staying guests only, for up to 3 adults. Reservations are accepted only during your stay, and the charge is 4,000 yen including tax for 50 minutes.
Which phone number should we use for booking inquiries?
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0993-22-2217 is the number for the Fuji Resort Reservation Center, and booking inquiries go there. Take care not to enter it into a car navigation system, as it will direct you somewhere other than the ryokan; for car navigation, set 0993-22-3231 instead.
Can our children co-sleep, and what do children pay?
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Many rooms allow co-sleeping for up to 3 children, though some room types, such as certain fifth-floor rooms, cannot accept elementary school children or infants and toddlers. Elementary school children pay 70% of the adult rate, children under school age aged 3 and over pay a facility use fee of 2,200 yen, and infants and toddlers aged 2 and under stay free of charge, with meals charged separately in every case.
Are there meals for children, and can allergies be accommodated?
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Children from age 3 through the lower grades of elementary school receive a Western-style kids' meal, and children in the upper grades of elementary school receive a meal based on the adult menu with slightly fewer dishes. Baby chairs are available in the dining areas. Allergies can be accommodated only for the 28 specified allergenic ingredients, with notice required at least 3 days before your stay; disliked foods cannot be accommodated.
How do we get to the ryokan, and is there a shuttle?
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It is about 4 minutes by taxi from JR Ibusuki Station, and about 60 minutes from Kagoshima-Chuo Station by rapid service on the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line. No shuttle service is offered, so a taxi is recommended if you are traveling by public transportation. Parking for 50 cars is free for staying guests and needs no reservation.
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