Kagoshima Sunamushi Onsen Ibusuki Hakusuikan

I made a Reservation because the Accommodation offered an Italian dinner, a sand bath, and spacious Rooms with great views. The Room was large, had a wonderful view, and felt very clean. I also appreciated that the drinks in the refrigerator were free, including beer. There was a sand bath within the Facility, as well as a large public bath, plus one more Onsen area with indoor baths only. Inside the building there was so much to see—such as a shochu dojo, artworks, and exhibits about notable historical figures from Kagoshima—that we didn’t have enough time to take it all in. The garden was also vast and perfect for a walk. The Italian dinner was at a restaurant inside Denshokan; both the atmosphere and the food were excellent. Above all, every staff member was wonderful—this was truly an outstanding Accommodation. I would definitely like to stay again when I visit Ibusuki. Thank you very much for your hospitality. As an aside, I learned that this is also the venue for the Ryuo title match in shogi, which made me even more excited—I was moved to see where Sota Fujii sat and played.

This is an Accommodation filled with memories, one I stayed at many times since childhood. This time, I returned after a long while to celebrate an anniversary.After letting you know it was for an anniversary, sparkling wine had been prepared in our Room—such a thoughtful gesture that made us very happy as we both enjoy drinks.The staff member who escorted us to our Room was extremely courteous and left a strong impression. Their earnest explanations came through clearly and made me feel warmly welcomed.The Genroku Bath is breathtaking no matter how many times I visit, and the sand-steam Onsen was just as wonderful as expected. This was my first time staying in a Room with a private Onsen, and the luxury of enjoying the Onsen anytime I wanted—again and again—was even better than I imagined. I was able to spend truly relaxing time.I was very satisfied with the Italian dinner and the bar afterward as well. For dessert, you prepared an anniversary plate, which became a lovely memory. Since I had my camera with me, it would have made me even happier if someone had offered, “Shall I take a photo for you?”For a late-night snack, I had been looking forward to the ramen shop inside the property, but even the mini ramen felt slightly overpriced. Also, my drink order was confirmed multiple times, which made it feel like it wasn’t easy to use the place if ordering only mini ramen. We ended up requesting additional takeaway and enjoyed it slowly in our Room; however, if it had more of an atmosphere where you could casually stop by for a final bowl or drink of the night, it would feel more approachable. The service itself was polite and pleasant.This time we wanted to relax in our Room, so we did not use the breakfast venue. If there were light options such as rice balls or sandwiches that could be enjoyed casually in the Room, it would make this Accommodation even more appealing.One thing that disappointed me slightly was at checkout. To avoid crowds we extended our stay before leaving; there were hardly any other guests at that time. Even though I was carrying two suitcases by myself, there was no offer of help or farewell—and not even a simple “Thank you.” Because everything during our stay had been so positive overall, this left me feeling a little sad at the very end.Even so, I’m truly happy that we were able to spend such an important anniversary at this beloved Accommodation that has been familiar to me since childhood. Precisely because this is such a wonderful place with history and tradition, I hope it will continue to be loved by many people for years to come. I would love to visit again on another special occasion.