Yakakutei  

Set on a river in Kirishima, this 4-star ryokan sits about 3 km from the city center and minutes from Myoken Onsen, Shiroyama Park and Kagoshima Shrine — perfect for onsen hunts and easy sightseeing.

Yakakutei has 15 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms feature spring-water baths, shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads and bidets. The property is elevator-accessible and staffed in English and Japanese.

Unwind in the spa center with massages, body treatments, facials and a sauna. There’s on-site parking, laundry and a safe-deposit option. Wake up to river-mist mornings and easy access to nearby hot springs.

Complimentary wireless internet access, luggage storage and a front-desk safe-deposit service. A ballroom and wedding services are available, plus complimentary airport shuttle and train station pick-up on request.

Sansen restaurant serves guests with local cuisine and regional flavors. Taste the area’s specialties without leaving the ryokan.