Kirishima Kokusai Hotel
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forumWhat families say
Families and three-generation groups praise the combination of the age-divided indoor kids' park, the 64 sq m Kids Deluxe Room, and the variety of bathing spots including the private-hire bath and the ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna). Some guests report that, depending on the season, the buffet can be slow to be replenished when crowded, and suggest eating earlier.
Kids Facilities
Kirishima Kids Park
Kirishima Kids Park
An indoor kids' space inside the hotel. It is divided into three age-based areas - the active area (ages 4 to 7), the pretend-play area (ages 1 to 6) and the baby area (under age 1) - so children can play with peace of mind on equipment suited to their age.
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- •Active area: for ages 4 to 7 or thereabouts
- •Pretend-play area: for ages 1 to 6
- •Baby area: for children under age 1
- •Parents are responsible for their children's safety and well-being, so please take due care
Kids Deluxe Room (steam view)
Kids Deluxe Room (steam view)
A family room created in August 2023. The bright, spacious room is fitted out with colorful interiors and toys that let children's imaginations run free.
- •64 sq m, for up to 6 guests
Main building communal bath Onami and open-air bath Kirinoyu
Main building communal bath Onami and open-air bath Kirinoyu
Cloudy onsen water flowing straight from the source, with steam rising above it. The main building's communal bath Onami has a large tub, a lying-down bath, a steam bath and a sauna, while the main building's open-air bath Kirinoyu looks out toward the foothills of the Kirishima mountains. There is also a women-only ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna), plus a rest area where you can have an ice cream after your bath.
- •Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight and 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- •Types of spring water: simple onsen
Private-hire bath Yamagiri
Private-hire bath Yamagiri
A private bath for your group alone, with both an indoor bath and an open-air bath, where the family can enjoy the onsen without worrying about other guests.
- •Hours: 6 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 9:50 p.m.
- •50-minute sessions
- •Staying guests: 1,650 yen per group, tax included
- •Day-use visitors: 4,400 yen per group, tax included
Sand bath Kirisuna
Sand bath Kirisuna
The first sand bath in Kirishima. It opened on June 1, 2026, bringing the sand baths that Ibusuki is famous for to Kirishima, close to Kagoshima Airport. It uses silica sand (mountain sand) derived from shirasu volcanic deposits. The open-air bath Byakushinoyu returned at the same time, and staying guests can use it free of charge. Children can spend the time playing in the sand right nearby.
- •Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for staying guests (last admission 9 p.m.); 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for day-use visitors (last admission 2:30 p.m.)
- •Staying guests: 1,500 yen per visit for adults, 750 yen for children of elementary school age and under
- •Day-use visitors: 2,500 yen per visit for adults, 1,250 yen for children of elementary school age and under
- •Buy a ticket at the vending machine beside reception and borrow the dedicated yukata for bathing
- •Byakushinoyu has cleaning days (women's bath on Wednesdays and men's bath on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). It may be closed over New Year, Golden Week, Obon and public holidays
Kirishima Yukemuri Terrace and its kids' menu
Kirishima Yukemuri Terrace and its kids' menu
A buffet restaurant with more than 90 Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes. A kids' menu is available, and baby food and formula you bring with you can be warmed up, or hot water provided.
- •Baby food and formula can be warmed
- •Hot water can be provided
- •Please let a staff member know in advance
- •Inquiries about meal contents can only be handled for the 8 major allergens; please call the hotel directly at least 3 days before your stay.
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Overview
Kirishima Kokusai Hotel is an onsen resort in the Kirishima Onsen hot-spring district, with water flowing straight from the source, operated by Iconia Hospitality. It is popular with families thanks to the Kirishima Kids Park, divided into age-based areas (active, pretend play and baby), and the 64 sq m Kids Deluxe Room with a steam view.
An onsen resort in the Takachiho area of the Kirishima Onsen hot-spring district, open for 55 years. It offers a wide range of bathing spots, including the main building's communal bath Onami (11 a.m. to midnight and 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.), the main building's open-air bath Kirinoyu, a women-only ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna), and the private-hire bath Yamagiri (50-minute sessions; 1,650 yen per group for staying guests).
Baths and Onsen
On June 1, 2026, two more were added: the sand bath Kirisuna (1,500 yen for adults and 750 yen for children of elementary school age and under, for staying guests) and the open-air bath Byakushinoyu, which flows straight from the source and is free for staying guests.
Play Areas and Kids' Spaces
The Kirishima Kids Park inside the hotel is an indoor facility divided into three age-based areas: active (ages 4 to 7, with a slide and foam Jenga blocks), pretend play (ages 1 to 6, with a kitchen set and train-track toys), and baby (under age 1). The Kids Deluxe Room with a steam view, created in August 2023, is a family room of 64 sq m for up to 6 guests, with colorful interiors and plenty of toys. The buffet restaurant Kirishima Yukemuri Terrace offers a kids' menu and can also warm baby food and formula or provide hot water.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3930-12 Makisono Takachiho, Kirishima, Kagoshima 899-6603 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 30 minutes by rental car from Kagoshima Airport. By public bus, get off at the Maruo Onsen bus stop. |
| trainNearest station | Kirishima-Jingu Station |
| local_parkingParking | Outdoor parking, free of charge for staying guests. |
| callPhone | +81-995-78-2621 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.kirishima-kokusai.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Kirishima Kokusai 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 Kirishima Kokusai Hotel?
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Parking: Outdoor parking, free of charge for staying guests.
How do you get to Kirishima Kokusai Hotel?
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About 30 minutes by rental car from Kagoshima Airport. By public bus, get off at the Maruo Onsen bus stop.
Can we bring our own baby food, and will the hotel warm it up?
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Yes. Baby food and formula you bring with you can be warmed up, and hot water can be provided. Just ask at the front desk or elsewhere in the hotel and the staff will take care of it.
Is there anywhere in the hotel for young children to play?
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Yes. There is a children's facility divided into three age-based areas: active, pretend play and baby. The baby area is set apart from the active area, so even very young children can play with peace of mind.
How are co-sleeping and children's rates handled?
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Up to 2 children can co-sleep. Elementary school children with meals and bedding pay 70% of the adult rate, and babies and toddlers pay anywhere from nothing up to 50% of the adult rate, depending on whether meals and bedding are included.
What is the kids' room like?
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It is a kids' room with colorful interiors, created in August 2023. It has a tent and bunk beds, along with games the whole family can enjoy, such as Kagoshima sugoroku (a board game) and karuta (a picture-card game).
Are there guest rooms suited to families with children?
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Yes. There are family-type rooms for families with children, bright and spacious, with a bathroom and washbasin area designed so that children can use them with peace of mind.
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