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Communal onsen bath and in-house sand bath
Communal onsen bath and in-house sand bath
In addition to a communal onsen bath, the hotel has Ibusuki's famous sand bath on site. You can enjoy the sand-bath experience unique to Ibusuki - lying in warm sand that heats the body from within - right at the hotel. Whether children can use the sand bath depends on age, so it's best to check in advance.
- •Communal onsen bath and in-house sand bath
- •Whether children can use the sand bath depends on age - please check
- •Whether children not yet toilet-trained may use the bath tub should be confirmed with the hotel at the time of booking
Breakfast buffet with tropical fruit
Breakfast buffet with tropical fruit
The hotel's signature breakfast buffet is lined with tropical fruit and sweets, and also features "Ibusuki tai chazuke" (sea bream over rice in dashi fragrant with Ibusuki bonito flakes) and the local dish "keihan" (chicken rice). Kids being able to choose what they like themselves is a welcome touch for families.
- •Breakfast buffet well stocked with sweets and tropical fruit
- •Ibusuki tai chazuke and keihan (chicken rice) also served
- •The facility will accommodate food allergies as much as possible; please inform them in advance if you have any requests.
Overview
Kyukamura Ibusuki is a national Kyukamura resort hotel set amid Ibusuki's nature. In addition to a communal onsen bath, the hotel has Ibusuki's famous sand bath on site, where guests can enjoy a sand-bath experience that warms the body from within. Its pride is the breakfast buffet, lined with tropical fruit and sweets, featuring "Ibusuki tai chazuke" served in dashi fragrant with Ibusuki bonito flakes, and the local dish "keihan" (chicken rice). A buffet where kids can pick what they like is a welcome touch for families. Nature-based experience programs are also offered, so families can spend relaxed, resort-style time together. As a base for sightseeing in Ibusuki, this is an easy-to-use hotel for a family onsen trip.
A national Kyukamura resort surrounded by Ibusuki's nature
Ibusuki Onsen Kyukamura Ibusuki is a national Kyukamura resort hotel set amid Ibusuki's nature. It's 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 (first-come, first-served) is available, making it a convenient base for sightseeing in Ibusuki.
Communal onsen bath and in-house sand bath
In addition to a communal onsen bath, the hotel has Ibusuki's famous sand bath (sunamushi onsen) on site. You can enjoy the sand-bath experience unique to Ibusuki - lying in warm sand that heats the body from within - right at the hotel. Whether children can use the sand bath depends on age, so it's best to check in advance.
Breakfast buffet with tropical fruit
The hotel's signature breakfast buffet is lined with tropical fruit and sweets, and also features "Ibusuki tai chazuke" (sea bream over rice in dashi fragrant with Ibusuki bonito flakes) and the local dish "keihan" (chicken rice). A buffet where kids can choose what they like is a welcome touch for families.
Nature experiences and a family trip to Ibusuki
Nature-based experience programs are also offered, so families can spend relaxed, resort-style time together. With its onsen, buffet, and sand-bath experience all in one place, this hotel makes an easy base for a family onsen trip centered on sightseeing in Ibusuki. For children who are not charged a lodging fee, futon-only bedding is also available for a separate fee of JPY 550.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 10445 Higashikata, Ibusuki-shi, Kagoshima 891-0404 |
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| directions_carAccess | A national Kyukamura resort hotel set amid Ibusuki's nature. 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 (first-come, first-served) is available, and a car is the convenient way to get around for sightseeing in Ibusuki. |
| trainNearest station | Ibusuki Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking available (free, 100 spaces, first-come, first-served). |
| 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 |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can babies sleep on a futon, and is a bed guard available?
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Yes. For children who aren't charged a room fee, the hotel can provide a futon alone for a separate fee of JPY 550. A bed guard is also available among the rental items, along with a step stool, a diaper pail, a child's pillow, and more.
Can kids use the sand bath (sunamushi onsen)?
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It depends on age. The hotel has both a communal onsen bath and Ibusuki's famous sand bath on site, but whether children can use the sand bath varies by age, so it's best to check with the hotel in advance. Whether a child not yet toilet-trained can use the bath tub should also be confirmed at the time of booking.
What food options are there for children?
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The hotel offers a kid's course so children can enjoy the black pork dishes, plus a kids' black pork and half-buffet option for elementary-school-age children (buffet-style). Children's tableware, spoons, and forks are provided, and the hotel does what it can to accommodate food allergies if you let them know in advance.
Is there a private-hire bath?
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The hotel lists a private-hire semi-open-air bath with a view over Kinko Bay. Note that the official site's description of this facility varies in different places, so it's best to confirm the details with the hotel before you book.
How do you get to the hotel, and is parking free?
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It's 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, and a car is the convenient way to get around for sightseeing in Ibusuki.
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