Overview
Syusuien Ryokan is a peaceful Japanese inn in Ibusuki, Kagoshima. Syusuien Ryokan prides itself in welcoming you in utmost luxury while trying to make you forget time. Food lovers will especially want to check out this ryokan as for the past 40 years, Syusuien Ryokan has been receiving the top spot for its cuisine.
Syusuien Ryokan has a calming lobby with traditional Japanese elements. You will see a beautiful dry landscape garden that aims to set the tone for your zen stay. You will be welcomed and showed to your room by your nakai.
The rooms at the ryokan have been decorated to reflect the spirit of Satsuma so you can truly enjoy a local experience.
Syusuien ryokan has a large communal onsen, an open air bath and a Sand Food Bath which is a unique specialty of the Ibusaki area.
Accommodation
Ibusuki Syusuien ryokan has several types of room onsite for the best Japanese experience. Pick between special rooms with tatami, or a blend between Japanese traditional and Western style rooms.
Every room has been carefully designed to enhance your experience by providing local elements of Satsuma culture. The ryokan accommodates different group sizes and preferences, so all you need to do is pick the right room for your party.
Dining
Your stay at the Ibusuki Syusuien ryokan comes with breakfast and dinner. The dinner is in kaiseki style and the ryokan has been winning the top spot for its meals for the past 40 years. That’s something to be celebrated.
The kaiseki dinner menu focuses on Shikisai which represents the four season. You won’t want to miss the Premium TAKUMI course which includes luxurious ingredients and dishes like foie gras with shark fin sauce.
The breakfast is traditional Japanese and a fantastic way to start the day before going on adventures around Ibusaki.
Onsen & Wellness
The Ibusuki Syusuien ryokan has a large indoor communal bath as well as an oopen air bath. The water is a sodium chloride spring and sourced from the geothermal activity beneath the area.
If you are after a more intimate experience, you can reserve the private onsen with Japanese and Western styles. This is an especially good idea if you have tattoos and want to enjoy the onsen on site.
One of the most interesting spa features is that Ibusuki Syusuien is close to the original Sand Bath facility, which is unique to the region.
Facilities
Ibusuki Syusuien has many facilities created specifically to enhance your stay and experience. You can enjoy the lobby with a dedicated tearoom and the gallery showcasing Satsuma culture. Don’t miss the shop with local crafts and delicacies, perfect for grabbing a souvenir from your stay.
As mentioned, there are also foot baths and sand foot baths. Still a little tense? Head to the aesthetic corner for massages.
Activities
One of the most sought after activities at Ibusuki Syusuien ryokan is the Saraku Sand Bath Hall where you can be buried in warm volcanic sand. Your body will be heated naturally by steam coming up from underground hot springs. The experience is meant to be very therapeutic and calming, similar to that of a hot spring but with the added advantage of the sand’s natural weight and warmth.
Additional Features:
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Massage
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Outdoor garden
- Exceptional breakfast
- Open-air bath
- Public bath
- Hot spring bath
- Barrier-free facilities, including wheelchair accessibility
