Sandal Wood  

Set on the riverwalk in Minamitane (Kumage-gun Minamitane-cho), Sandal Wood is an onsen hotel minutes from the Tanegashima Space Center and close to Homan Shrine and Tanegashima Akagomekan. Great for space-center visitors and travellers wanting a quiet riverside base.

Only 13 individually decorated rooms give this place an intimate, design-forward vibe. Rooms feature private balconies, refrigerators, LED TVs and private baths with separate tubs and showers fed by spring water and stocked with designer toiletries. Expect garden and riverwalk views and a relaxed, modern onsen atmosphere.

Soak in spring-water baths, rent a bicycle to explore the riverwalk, or unwind in the garden. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected, and the front desk offers tour and ticket assistance. Common areas include a TV lounge and easy access to local attractions.

Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet and a business center make remote work simple. The hotel also offers complimentary train station pick-up and free valet parking, plus newspapers in the lobby.

On-site restaurant serves guests and there's a bar/lounge for evening drinks. For local flavor, nearby yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) options are just a short ride away.