Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Kaijo Hotel
Reference price as of October 12, 2026 (stay 2026-11-07). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.22 out of 5 (817 reviews). Families report that the lobby festival-stall corner gives the hotel an atmosphere children can enjoy, and they praise the sand bath and the welcome drink. Some families with hearty eaters report being satisfied with the portions at dinner. On the other hand, guests also note points to be aware of: insects appearing in the room, and the jacuzzi in the communal bath not running.
Kids Facilities
Indoor pool (summer only)
Indoor pool (summer only)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The 20 m long, 1 m deep indoor pool is opened free of charge in summer. Because it is indoors, it can be used even in rainy weather. A small pool for younger children is set up alongside it, so families with small children can use it with peace of mind. Swim rings, balls and other play items are also available to borrow free of charge, though numbers are limited.
- •Open July 3 to August 31, 2026.
- •Numbers of loan items such as swim rings and balls are limited.
- •On some days the pool may be closed or open for shorter hours.
Kids' plate and toddler udon plate
Kids' plate and toddler udon plate
A kids' plate and a toddler udon plate are available for children. They are described as balanced, healthy menus that support healthy growth.
Lobby festival-stall corner
Lobby festival-stall corner
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The information for the summer-vacation plan available only to families with children states that a festival-stall corner is held in the lobby every day during the summer vacation period (planned for 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Guests who book that plan receive 500 yen worth of tickets for the festival stalls and an assortment of dagashi (traditional Japanese penny sweets) as a bonus.
- •Held July 18 to August 31, 2026.
- •The ticket and sweets bonus applies to bookings made under the summer-vacation plan available only to families with children.
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Overview
Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Kaijo Hotel is a seaside onsen hotel facing Kinko Bay in Ibusuki, Kagoshima. Guests can enjoy a variety of onsen bathing, including the natural sand bath, a panoramic communal bath and a jacuzzi. Families with young children will find useful touches such as Japanese-style tatami rooms made up of two connecting rooms that can be divided with sliding fusuma doors, and meals that include a kids' plate and a toddler udon plate. In summer, an indoor pool and a children's pool are also open free of charge.
Rooms
Every one of the 78 rooms has a bathroom and toilet: 60 ocean-side Japanese-style tatami rooms, 10 forest-side Japanese-style tatami rooms, 3 Western-style twin rooms and 5 special rooms. The Type B special room is a Japanese-style tatami room layout of two connecting rooms, one of 12.5 tatami mats and one of 6 tatami mats. It has no separate bedroom, and the spaces can be divided with sliding fusuma doors, which suits family trips with young children. The Type A special Japanese-Western room also has a marble view bath where you can have the spectacular scenery all to yourself.
Dining
For dinner, you can choose from kaiseki plans such as Kurobuta pork shabu and Satsuma flavors, or Japanese Black beef steak to savor. Breakfast is a Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet in a restaurant looking out over Kinko Bay; depending on the number of guests staying, it may instead be served as a Japanese set menu. For children, a kids' plate and a toddler udon plate are available.
Baths and Onsen
The panoramic communal bath and jacuzzi on the 5th floor have windows looking out over Kinko Bay, and the Ibusuki Onsen water flows directly from the source without recirculation. On the grounds there is also the natural sand bath onsen for which Ibusuki is famous; it is an easy walk from the guest rooms and has its own shower room. The charge is 1,500 yen per visit, including the loan of a gown and towel set, and the rate is the same for adults and children. Next to it there is also a free footbath. A bathing tax of 150 yen per adult applies separately.
Family-Friendly Features
The Type B special room is a pair of connecting Japanese-style tatami rooms that can be divided with sliding fusuma doors, a layout well suited to family trips with young children. For meals, a kids' plate and a toddler udon plate are available. The accommodation plan information states that co-sleeping is free for children ages 0 and 1, and that elementary school children are served the same kaiseki (multi-course Japanese) meal as adults; if you would like a toddler meal, please request it when booking. The summer-vacation plan for families with children sets children's rates of 3,300 yen for children ages 2 and up who have not yet started elementary school (with a kids' plate, co-sleeping) and 6,600 yen for elementary school children (with a kids' meal and futon bedding). In summer, the indoor pool is opened free of charge, with a small pool for younger children alongside it. Swim rings and balls are also available to borrow free of charge, though numbers are limited. The sand bath onsen can be used by adults and children at the same rate, but the vents become very hot, so guests are asked to take care to avoid burns. The information for the summer-vacation plan available only to families with children states that a festival-stall corner is held in the lobby every day during the summer vacation period, and guests who book that plan receive 500 yen worth of tickets for the festival stalls and an assortment of dagashi (traditional Japanese penny sweets) as a bonus.
Access
The hotel is about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Ibusuki Station and about 90 minutes by airport bus from Kagoshima Airport. It is about 50 minutes by car from the Kagoshima Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway, and there is free parking for 70 cars. A new swimming beach, the first in 20 years, has opened 5 minutes by car (15 minutes on foot) from the hotel.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3750 Junicho, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0403 |
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| directions_carAccess | A seaside hotel facing Kinko Bay, known for its sand bath onsen. About 5 minutes by car from JR Ibusuki Station and about 90 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport. The location makes it easy to reach sightseeing spots on the Satsuma Peninsula, such as Mount Kaimon and Chiringashima, the island known for bringing couples together. There is no shuttle service. |
| trainNearest station | Ibusuki Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 70 cars, free of charge and on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-993-22-2221 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, JTB, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://kaijyohotel.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Kaijo Hotel best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Kaijo Hotel?
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Parking: Parking is available for 70 cars, free of charge and on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Kaijo Hotel?
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A seaside hotel facing Kinko Bay, known for its sand bath onsen. About 5 minutes by car from JR Ibusuki Station and about 90 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport. The location makes it easy to reach sightseeing spots on the Satsuma Peninsula, such as Mount Kaimon and Chiringashima, the island known for bringing couples together. There is no shuttle service.
Are there meals for children?
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A kids' plate and a toddler udon plate are prepared to suit children's tastes, with balanced, healthy contents.
Is there a pool that works for families with young children?
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There is a children's pool that can be used free of charge in summer only. Alongside the main pool, which is 20 m long and 1 m deep, there is also a small pool for younger children, so families with little ones can enjoy it with peace of mind.
Are there rooms suited to family or multigenerational trips?
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There is a Japanese-style room made up of two connecting tatami spaces. It has no bedroom, and the two spaces can be divided with sliding fusuma doors, a layout recommended for family trips with young children and for multigenerational trips.
How does co-sleeping work for young children, and what are the rates?
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Co-sleeping is free for children ages 0 and 1. For children ages 2 and up who have not yet started elementary school, the summer-vacation plan available only to families with children sets a rate of 3,300 yen (with a kids' plate). Elementary school children are normally served the same kaiseki (multi-course Japanese) meal as adults, and under the summer-vacation plan the rate is 6,600 yen (with a kids' meal and futon bedding). If you would like a toddler meal, you need to let the hotel know when booking.
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