Overview
At Kinkouroh, you can experience the nature and culture of Kagoshima while soaking in Ibusuki’s only natural hot spring for beautiful skin. This peaceful retreat looks out over Kinko Bay, with Sakurajima Island rising from the sea in front of you. Every detail of your stay reflects the local charm—from the materials used in the rooms to the dishes served at dinner.
Let the views, flavors, and atmosphere of Ibusuki help you slow down and enjoy each moment.
Accommodation
Each room at Kinkouroh faces Kinko Bay and Sakurajima Island, offering scenery that is unique to this part of Japan. Local elements such as bamboo, Japanese paper, volcanic ash plaster, and lava from Sakurajima create a deep sense of place. Some rooms include a half-open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water directly from the ryokan’s private source.
Room types include:
- Sakurajima Room: A Japanese-Western room with a tatami lounge, decorative antiques, and finishes made from Sakurajima lava and Kyushu wood. (Note: This room uses regular water, not hot spring water.)
- Chiran Room: A traditional Japanese-style room featuring an inner garden and a half-open-air bath with hot spring water. Bamboo and historical touches reflect the legacy of the Satsuma samurai.
- Ibusuki Room: A Satsuma-style Japanese room with a half-open-air stone bath and flowing hot spring water.
- Kirishima Room: A Japanese-Western room with a raised tatami area and a shower booth, built with natural materials and lava stone.
- Japanese & Western Rooms with Twin Beds: Rooms combining tatami floors and beds, decorated with tropical-style furnishings.
- Traditional Japanese Rooms: Classic rooms with tatami flooring and retro-style shower booths.
- Western-Style Rooms: Twin bedrooms with a raised tatami area.
- Standard Japanese Rooms: Quiet spaces with wide verandas, ideal for simple and restful stays.
Yukata robes are available in adult and children’s sizes.
Dining
At Kinkouroh, you can enjoy fusion kaiseki meals that bring out the natural flavors of Kagoshima’s local ingredients. Each meal combines traditional techniques with seasonal foods nurtured by the climate and landscape of Ibusuki and Kinko Bay.
Dinner options include:
- Special Fusion Kaiseki: A full course with lobster, Kuroushi steak, Kurobuta pork shabu-shabu, and sashimi. Each dish uses fresh fish from Kinko Bay and local seasonal vegetables.
- Satsuma Sandaikuro Kaiseki: Features Kagoshima’s three meat specialties—Kurobuta pork, Kuroushi beef, and Kurodori chicken—each prepared differently and served with seasonal fish and vegetables.
- Kurobuta Pork Sukiyaki Kaiseki: Combines sweet, tender pork sukiyaki with a full kaiseki lineup.
- Satsuma Fusion Kaiseki: Includes rich bonito broth with Kurobuta pork shabu-shabu and fresh seafood.
- Traditional Japanese Breakfast: Start your day with broiled fish, sashimi, lobster miso soup, Satsuma-age, and a cup of original coffee or Chiran tea.
For children, Kinkouroh offers two meal plans:
- Deluxe Menu: Includes sashimi, curry rice, grilled meat, salad, fruit, and vanilla ice cream.
- Single Plate Menu: A smaller meal with curry rice, grilled items, salad, and ice cream.
If you have food allergies, let the ryokan know your details in advance. The staff will do their best to accommodate your needs.
Onsen and Wellness
Soak in Koran-no-yu, a natural hot spring with a high concentration of metasilicic acid—known as “water for beautiful skin.” The hot spring water flows directly from the source into the baths without recycling.
Large Lookout Bath: Gaze out over Kinko Bay, with views of Sakurajima, Chiringashima, and the Osumi Peninsula. Visit in the morning for a stunning sunrise over the water.
Open-Air Bath: Surround yourself with tropical plants and bougainvillea as you relax in the warm, mineral-rich water.
Private Use: Certain hours are available for private use of the open-air bath. Reservations are required in advance.
In-Room Baths: Select rooms come with private half-open-air baths, giving you the chance to relax in your own space at any time.
Hot spring hours for overnight stays:
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM
- Morning: 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Guests with Tattoos
If you have tattoos, you can use the private open-air bath during reserved hours. Please contact the front desk for assistance with booking.
Facilities
Banquet and Meeting Rooms: Available for both small groups and large events. Kinkouroh offers spaces such as “Kaimon” for private dining or meetings and “Kinkoh” for lectures, banquets, and more.
- Wi-Fi: Available throughout the property.
- Parking: 60 outdoor spaces available free of charge.
- Vending Machines: Offer soft drinks and alcohol.
- Children’s Chairs: High chairs and baby seats are available.
- Yukata and Towels: Provided in-room with multiple size options for children.
Activities
Kinkouroh puts you in the perfect spot to explore the natural and cultural highlights of Ibusuki. You can take in the volcanic landscapes, visit local shrines, or enjoy views of Sakurajima from both land and water.
The ryokan can also help you plan for anniversaries or special celebrations, including cakes and flower arrangements with advance reservations.
Additional Features
- All rooms face Kinko Bay and Sakurajima
- Fusion kaiseki dining featuring Kagoshima’s famous meats and seafood
- Private and public hot spring baths with naturally flowing water
- Spacious rooms with unique local decor
- Pickup and drop-off available (advance request required)
- Fully non-smoking throughout
- Family-friendly facilities and child-friendly meals
