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Rakuten Travel rating 4.33 out of 5 (1,186 reviews). In reviews from families with children, guests praise the half-buffet dinner featuring Kagoshima specialties and having a family photo taken for them at the sand bath. Some also value the small plates that are a pleasure to look at and the cleanliness of the building. On the other hand, some guests report that the building and fittings such as the room keys felt dated.
Kids Facilities
Communal onsen bath and in-house sand bath
Communal onsen bath and in-house sand bath
Alongside a communal onsen bath, the hotel has Ibusuki's famous sand bath (sunamushi onsen). You can enjoy this experience unique to Ibusuki - lying in the warm sand as the heat works through you - right inside the building. Whether children may use the sand bath depends on their age, so checking in advance is recommended.
- •A communal onsen bath and an in-house sand bath
- •Whether children may use the sand bath depends on their age, so please check
- •Please confirm with the hotel when booking whether children who are not yet out of diapers may enter the baths
A breakfast buffet lined with tropical fruit
A breakfast buffet lined with tropical fruit
The breakfast buffet, the pride of the kitchen, is laid out with tropical fruit and sweets, and also offers Ibusuki tai chazuke (sea bream over rice in a broth fragrant with Ibusuki bonito flakes) and the regional dish keihan (chicken rice). Children being able to pick out what they like for themselves is a welcome touch for families.
- •The breakfast buffet has a good selection of sweets and tropical fruit
- •Ibusuki tai chazuke and keihan are among the dishes served
- •For guests with food allergies, the hotel works to accommodate them as far as possible; please let the hotel know in advance if you would like this.
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Overview
Kyukamura Ibusuki is a National Vacation Village (Kyukamura) resort set amid the nature of Ibusuki. Alongside a communal onsen bath, it has Ibusuki's famous sand bath (sunamushi onsen) on site, so you can try the warming sand-bath experience without leaving the building. The breakfast buffet is the pride of the kitchen, laid out with tropical fruit and sweets, plus Ibusuki tai chazuke (sea bream over rice in a broth fragrant with Ibusuki bonito flakes) and the regional dish keihan (chicken rice). A buffet where children can pick out what they like for themselves is a welcome touch for families. Nature experience programs are offered too, giving families relaxed, resort-style time together. As a base for sightseeing in Ibusuki, it is an easy place for a family onsen trip.
A National Vacation Village Resort Surrounded by the Nature of Ibusuki
Ibusuki Onsen Kyukamura Ibusuki is a National Vacation Village (Kyukamura) resort set amid the nature of Ibusuki. It is about a 1-hour drive from Taniyama IC on the Ibusuki Skyline, via the industrial road and National Route 226. Free parking for 100 cars is available on a first-come, first-served basis, making it a convenient base for sightseeing in Ibusuki.
Communal Onsen Bath and In-House Sand Bath
Alongside a communal onsen bath, the hotel has Ibusuki's famous sand bath (sunamushi onsen). You can lie in the warm sand and feel the heat work through you - an experience unique to Ibusuki - right inside the building. Whether children may use the sand bath depends on their age, so checking in advance is recommended.
A Breakfast Buffet Lined with Tropical Fruit
The breakfast buffet, the pride of the kitchen, is laid out with tropical fruit and sweets, and also offers Ibusuki tai chazuke (sea bream over rice in a broth fragrant with Ibusuki bonito flakes) and the regional dish keihan (chicken rice). A buffet where children can pick out what they like for themselves is a welcome touch for families.
Nature Experiences and a Family Trip to Ibusuki
Nature experience programs are offered as well, giving families relaxed, resort-style time together. With the onsen, the buffet and the sand-bath experience all in one place, it is an easy base for a family onsen trip built around sightseeing in Ibusuki. For children for whom no lodging charge applies, futon bedding on its own can also be arranged for a separate charge of 550 yen.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 10445 Higashikata, Ibusuki-shi, Kagoshima 891-0404 |
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| directions_carAccess | A National Vacation Village (Kyukamura) resort set amid the nature of Ibusuki. About a 1-hour drive from Taniyama IC on the Ibusuki Skyline, via the industrial road and National Route 226. There is free parking for 100 cars on a first-come, first-served basis, and getting around by car is the convenient way to see Ibusuki. |
| trainNearest station | Ibusuki Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available, free of charge, for 100 cars on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-993-22-3211 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.qkamura.or.jp/ibusuki/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Kyukamura Ibusuki 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 Kyukamura Ibusuki?
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Parking: Parking is available, free of charge, for 100 cars on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to Kyukamura Ibusuki?
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A National Vacation Village (Kyukamura) resort set amid the nature of Ibusuki. About a 1-hour drive from Taniyama IC on the Ibusuki Skyline, via the industrial road and National Route 226. There is free parking for 100 cars on a first-come, first-served basis, and getting around by car is the convenient way to see Ibusuki.
Are there meals suited to babies and young children?
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Children seated with guests having the seasonal kaiseki course are served dishes prepared for children, including a children's dish made with black pork. Children's tableware, spoons and forks are also provided.
Can the hotel accommodate a child with food allergies?
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Yes, as far as possible if you let the hotel know in advance. Because the same kitchen and cooking utensils are used as for other dishes, trace amounts may still be present and complete removal is not guaranteed. If you are concerned, you may bring in a meal prepared specially for your child.
Can we borrow children's yukata and other items besides mealtime gear?
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There are yukata made for children, and items available to borrow include a bed guard, a step stool for children, a toilet-training seat, a diaper pail, a children's pillow, a bed-wetting sheet, a children's chair, hangers, a baby bath and a bath chair.
How are children's rates handled, with and without co-sleeping?
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Co-sleeping is for up to one child, and elementary school children are 8,000 yen. Babies and young children are 4,000 yen when meals and bedding are included. For children for whom no lodging charge applies, futon bedding alone can be provided for a separate charge of 550 yen.
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