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Rakuten Travel rating 4.39 out of 5 (918 reviews). Guests report that their children were delighted with the cottages and that even a daughter in the lower grades of elementary school enjoyed the mud pack. Guests also mention that a Jenga set borrowed from the ryokan livened up the lodge, suggesting an atmosphere that works well for families. On the other hand, some guests note that the changing room feels cramped when the onsen is busy, and that the water flow from the showers at the washing stations is weak.

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Kids Facilities

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The ryokan's photo and video gallery includes a "how to spend your time" category, and toys available to borrow are featured there. Families staying with small children can borrow them during their stay.

Tatami-floored area in Bijin-yu

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The communal bath Sakura no Yu comprises Tonosama-yu for men and Bijin-yu for women, and the indoor bath at Bijin-yu has a tatami-floored area, which is reassuring when you have small children with you. Staying guests may use this communal bath free of charge.

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Overview

Doroyu no Hatago Sakurasakura Onsen sits in the Kirishima Jingu Onsen area of Kagoshima and is known for its natural mud-bath onsen. Guests can try a mud pack made with the weakly acidic sulfur spring water, and the indoor bath of the women's communal bath, Bijin-yu, has a tatami-floored area, so families with small children can bathe with peace of mind. The private-hire open-air bath can be used by couples and families. Accommodation comes in five types, including detached houses, cottages and log houses. Children from age 3 up to those who have not yet started elementary school who stay without bedding or meals pay a separate young children's facility fee.

Rooms

There are five types of accommodation buildings to suit different needs. Sakurakan Main Building, beside the main house, has standard Japanese-style tatami rooms and special rooms of 8 to 10 tatami mats with a broad window-side space, all for 1 to 4 guests. Note that these rooms are on the second floor and there is no elevator, so guests need to use the stairs. On the first floor there is a private-hire bath; it cannot be reserved, but guests may use it whenever it is free. Sakurakan Annex has non-smoking 8-tatami Japanese-style rooms for 2 to 3 guests and Japanese-Western rooms combining tatami with beds for 1 to 2 guests, and guests staying here can use the private-hire open-air bath Miyama. The detached Sakura no Oyado has a 6-tatami Japanese-style room plus a 4.5-tatami room; its fittings show their age, which is reflected in the more reasonable price. All of its rooms are smoking rooms. Cottage Sakura no Mura is a rental-villa type with a 12-tatami Japanese-style room under an open ceiling and 2 beds in the loft, for 2 or more guests. The Canadian Log House comes in a layout with 3 Western-style rooms plus a living room for 2 to 7 guests, and one with 1 Japanese-style tatami room, 3 Western-style rooms and a living room for 8 to 20 guests; the garden also has barbecue facilities, available in summer only. Sakura no Oyado, the cottages and the log houses are about a 2-minute drive from the main house, and guests use the in-house shuttle to get there.

Dining

Dinner is served at the Japanese-style restaurant Sakura-an and includes the Sakura Satsuma Nabe course, made with local Kagoshima kurobuta pork and Satsuma jidori chicken, and the Yokubari Yaki-nabe course, which combines shabu-shabu and grilled meat in a special cherry-blossom-shaped pot. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet with more than 30 items, though it may be replaced by a set breakfast tray depending on the season and how many guests are booked. Meals accommodating allergies can also be arranged.

Baths and Onsen

The onsen is a weakly acidic sulfur spring flowing naturally from the source, and its natural mud bath is a specialty that is rare anywhere in Japan. The large open-air bath Sakura no Yu comprises Tonosama-yu for men and Bijin-yu for women, each with a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath. The indoor bath at Bijin-yu has a tatami-floored area, which is reassuring when you have small children with you. The mud pack can be tried only in the communal bath. Staying guests may use the communal bath free of charge. Guests at Sakurakan Annex can also use the private-hire open-air bath Miyama for private bathing as a couple or a family. However, from winter through spring the private-hire bath may be closed for reasons of temperature control.

Family-Friendly Notes

Children from age 3 up to those who have not yet started elementary school who stay without bedding or meals pay a separate young children's facility fee of 550 yen (1,100 yen over the New Year period). Many accommodation plans have child rates. Because Sakurakan Main Building has no elevator and its rooms are on the second floor, families with a stroller or a lot of luggage should take care on the stairs. All rooms in the detached Sakura no Oyado are smoking rooms, so families with small children should keep the effects of smoking in mind.

Access

The ryokan is 10 minutes by taxi from the nearest station, Kirishima-Jingu Station, 40 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport, and 1 hour 10 minutes by car from central Kagoshima. Parking is available for 100 cars, free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in is from 4 p.m. and checkout is at 10 a.m.

Access & Information

location_onAddress2324-7 Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima, Kagoshima 899-4201
directions_carAccessAbout 10 minutes by taxi from JR Kirishima-Jingu Station, about 40 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport, and about 1 hour 10 minutes by car from central Kagoshima. The ryokan stands in a quiet villa area surrounded by beautiful mountains and is easy to reach by car.
trainNearest stationKirishima-Jingu Station
local_parkingParkingParking for 100 cars is available free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
callPhone+81-995-57-1227
paymentsCardsVISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, NICOS, Mastercard
languageOfficial sitehttps://www.sakura-sakura.jp/open_in_new

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From ¥15,000/ per night (2 adults)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages is Doroyu no Hatago Sakurasakura Onsen 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 Doroyu no Hatago Sakurasakura Onsen?

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Parking: Parking for 100 cars is available free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.

How do you get to Doroyu no Hatago Sakurasakura Onsen?

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About 10 minutes by taxi from JR Kirishima-Jingu Station, about 40 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport, and about 1 hour 10 minutes by car from central Kagoshima. The ryokan stands in a quiet villa area surrounded by beautiful mountains and is easy to reach by car.

Can we use the communal bath with a small child?

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The indoor bath at Bijin-yu has a tatami-floored area, so families with small children can use it with peace of mind.

Are there rooms where we can enjoy the onsen at a relaxed pace with children?

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Families with children, as well as groups of friends, can enjoy the onsen at a relaxed pace. The guest rooms are on the second floor.

How much is it for a 3-year-old staying without bedding?

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Children from age 3 up to those who have not yet started elementary school who stay without bedding or meals pay a young children's facility fee of 550 yen, which becomes 1,100 yen over the New Year period. Many accommodation plans also have child rates.

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