Ibusuki Hakusuikan

On Ibusuki’s waterfront beach, this Gosho-zukuri ryokan sits minutes from Cape Nagasakibana and Chiringashima Island. Steps from Nejime Onsen and Satsuma Denshokan, it’s a seaside base for Ibusuki’s famous hot sand bath experiences.

Housed in a cypress-and-marble Gosho-zukuri building with painted ceilings and fusuma sliding doors, the property blends traditional Japanese style with modern comforts. There are 205 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, in-room safes and turndown service; bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Soak in a variety of baths—including a Genroku-buro that reproduces Ibusuki’s Sunamushi-buro (hot sand bath), outdoor baths, a sauna and a spa tub. The ryokan also features an outdoor pool and on-site massages, body treatments and facials. Practical touches include a complimentary shuttle within 3.2 km and train station pick-up.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Additional services include safe deposit boxes, multilingual staff, complimentary lobby newspapers, and free self-parking.

Choose from three on-site restaurants and a coffee shop/café, plus two bars and lounges for after-dinner drinks. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.