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Kagoshima Prefecture, one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Kyushu, has many "family baths" that can be used in completely private rooms. Among them, Kirishima City, which is home to the "Hinatayama hot spring village," called the birthplace of family baths, is dotted with a wide variety of family baths that can be visited on a day trip, including outdoor hot springs with seasonal views, barrier-free private baths, and baths with slides for children to enjoy together. This article introduces seven hot spring properties with family baths that you should take the trouble to stop by when you visit Kirishima.

A family bath is a service that allows family guests to rent out a bath. While hot spring ryokans and other such facilities offer baths that can be rented out to overnight guests throughout Japan, Daytrip Destinations Properties dedicated to family baths may not be as familiar outside of Kyushu. Most have time-based rates and can be used by families as well as friends and couples.

There are various theories as to why there are so many family baths in Kagoshima Prefecture, but it is said to be related to the natural environment with active volcanic activity. Kagoshima Prefecture, home to 11 volcanoes including the symbolic Sakurajima, has always had abundant sources of hot water. This made it possible to offer "family baths," in which the hot spring water was renewed for each guest.

Today, demand for family hot spring baths is increasing as a tourist attraction where families can enjoy hot springs together, and new family bath spots with saunas and rest areas are increasing in number, as well as the traditional family baths. In particular, there are many family baths in Hitoyama Hot Spring Resort, which is said to be the birthplace of family baths. Families can enjoy the famous hot spring baths, which are said to have been loved by Saigo Takamori, together.

Enjoy choosing a bath with a world view that expresses a nostalgic story.

A variety of fairy tale themed family baths are available. At
A variety of fairy tale themed family baths are available. At "Kintaro no Yu," you can enjoy a slide and a sleeping bath.

This is the oldest family hot spring in Hinatayama Hot Spring Resort. The water is clear and colorless, and the sodium bicarbonate spring water has a soft, lotion-like feel. There are 11 rooms in total, seven themed on fairy tales such as "Hanasaka Gozan" and "Kaguyahime," and four themed on "The Four Seasons" from the Pillow Book.
There are rock baths, hinoki baths, and goemon baths specially made by local gardeners and carpenters, and the "Kintaro-no-yu" and "Urashima-taro-no-yu" with slides are especially popular. Toys such as water guns and ducks can be rented free of charge, and will create fun memories with your children.

Safe and comfortable rest space with seating for small children

A spacious and clean rest area where you can change your clothes in comfort.
A spacious and clean rest area where you can change your clothes in comfort.

All rooms come with a tatami room rest area and are equipped with TV, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. There are also a variety of services for guests with small children, such as baby chairs and baby mats for rent. Food and beverages can be brought in, so you can relax in the rest area before or after your bath.
In addition, amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body soap, skin care gel, and exfoliating peeling gel are also available. Even if you are on a trip and need to stop by for a quick bath, it is convenient to use the bathhouse without any necessities.

Local Guide Comment
Reservations are accepted from 9:50 a.m. and can be made by phone or on site. Early reservations are recommended for weekend use.
Family hot spring picture scroll Yugoya Monogatari
  • Address 2486 Himejo, Hayato Town, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approx. 15 min. walk from JR Hinukoyama Stn.
  • Business hours 10:00 - 24:00 (last admission 23:00)
  • Closed 4th Mon.
  • Admission Fee Weekdays: 2,200-3,800 yen for 80 min.
    Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and peak season: 60 min. 2,200-3,800 yen
  • TEL 0995-42-3406
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Sodium-hydrogencarbonate spring

All rooms have Outdoor hot springs, and enjoy the soothing hot spring water surrounded by greenery.

There are 21 rooms in total. All rooms are equipped with an outdoor hot spring, indoor hot spring, and rest room (2,000 yen to 4,700 yen per hour).
There are 21 rooms in total. All rooms are equipped with an outdoor hot spring, indoor hot spring, and rest room (2,000 yen to 4,700 yen per hour).

Adjacent to the hot spring ryokan "Shiki no Yado Meisui" in Kirishima City is a family hot spring with free-flowing hot-spring water. Based on the concept of "enjoying the hot spring as if you were savoring it," all rooms are private spaces with outdoor hot springs and indoor baths. The walking paths on the way to each room are quaint and allow you to feel the changing of the seasons.
The popular "Iroha Momiji-Shirakashi" room, with two outdoor hot springs, a large indoor bath, and a mist sauna, can be reserved by phone on weekdays only (reservations must be made by the day before the day of use).

Refresh yourself with hot spring water flowing from the source

There are a total of 9 rooms priced at 2,700 yen. There are two types of indoor baths: stone baths or hinoki baths.
There are a total of 9 rooms priced at 2,700 yen. There are two types of indoor baths: stone baths or hinoki baths.

All rooms are equipped with body soap, shampoo, and conditioner. There is also collagen-based skin lotion and honey horse oil body milk on the washbasin. A full range of amenities are available for a fee, and underwear and towels are also available for sale, so you can stop by empty-handed. Toys for children are also available for rent, making it a great place to bring children.
After taking a bath, you can relax in the lush green courtyard, drinking hot spring water and eating ice cream and Beniharu-no Yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) from the store (available only during the fall and winter).

Local Guide Comment
Outdoor hot spring water is hot, around 50 degrees from the source, so it is recommended to adjust the temperature with water.
Yasashi-no-yu Sansui
  • Address 207-1 Kokubu Kenno-uto-cho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approx. 5 min. by car from JR Hitsukayama Stn.
  • Business hours 10:00-25:00 (last admission 24:00)
  • Closed Open all year *Maintenance closure occurs once a year, check the website.
  • Admission Fee Includes indoor/open-air bath and rest room (8 rooms): 2,000 yen for 60 min.
    Inside/outdoor bath with rest room (9 spacious rooms): 60 min. 2,700 yen
    Yamachabana (with indoor bath, stone and jar outdoor hot springs, and rest room): 3,200 yen for 60 minutes
    Shirakashi Iroha Momiji (large indoor bath, multiple outdoor hot springs, mist sauna, and rest room): 3,700 yen for 60 minutes
    Hananashi (with a large indoor bath, multiple outdoor hot springs, full-scale sauna, massage machine, and rest room): 4,700 yen for 60 minutes
  • TEL 0995-45-2226
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Sodium-hydrogencarbonate spring
  • Memo Rates vary depending on each room. Maximum number of guests is 4; 500 yen per additional guest (elementary school students and older). For details, please check the official website.

Enjoy forest bathing in an overwhelmingly private space

Private outdoor hot spring
Private outdoor hot spring "Akamatsu-no-yu" in the great outdoors

The ryokan's private baths boast a history of more than 100 years in Kirishima. Located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level, it is surrounded by a quiet 50,000 tsubo natural forest. There are four outdoor hot springs with different atmospheres for private use, and you can enjoy one of two types of hot springs: simple spring (Maruyama hot spring) or sulfur spring (Iwodani hot spring).
The most popular is "Akamatsu-no-yu," which is surrounded by forest and offers an overwhelming sense of privacy. It is a smooth emerald green sulfur spring, and the color of the water changes from milky white to clear depending on the climate and temperature. The spacious outdoor hot spring offers a relaxing and healing experience to your heart's content.

Enjoy reading a book or viewing art in the lobby with its classic atmosphere.

Lobby displaying the owner's domestic and international artwork and photographs
Lobby displaying the owner's domestic and international artwork and photographs

In addition to the hot springs, there is a library with over 20,000 books and a reading room where you can listen to vinyl records. The library has a wide range of books, including travel magazines, literature collections, manga, novels, and essays, as well as picture books for children. In addition, gallery events such as photography and painting exhibitions are held in the lobby, so visitors can enjoy art appreciation any time of the year.
In addition, a 15-minute stroll along the forest therapy road (Te-wash walking path) on the grounds will take you to the Hanabusa Falls in Kotani River Valley. This is a place where you can feel the changing nature of the four seasons on your skin.

Local Guide Comment
In the museum's gallery, there is a "pine cone corner" as an Activity for children. You can freely decorate pine cones you picked up in the forest and take them home as souvenirs.
Traveler's Villa
  • Address 3865 Takachiho, Makizono-cho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 30 minutes from Kagoshima Airport by car.
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kirishima hot spring station, get off at "Maruo" bus stop, and walk about 30 minutes.
  • Business hours Reception 11:00-14:00
    Available hours: 11:00-14:50
  • Closed No holidays
  • Admission Fee 50 min. per room: Adults 1,200 yen, elementary school students 600 yen
  • TEL 0995-78-2831
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring <Maruo Hot Spring>Simple hot spring
    <Iokodani hot spring>Simple sulfur spring
  • Memo Reservations cannot be made by phone. Reservations can be made at the front desk. For details, please check the website.

A famous hot spring that has long been loved by the locals

Outdoor hot spring with source of spring water and rocks
Outdoor hot spring with source of spring water and rocks

This hot spring was established in 1970 and is one of the 88 hot springs in Kyushu that have been carefully selected by hot spring masters as "honmono no yu" (genuine hot springs) that are particular about the quality of their springs. It is a famous hot spring that continues to be loved by local regulars. The spring water is a sodium hydrogencarbonate spring, and its mild, smooth water will leave your skin feeling refreshed and smooth after bathing.
There are two types of family baths: six rooms with indoor hot spring only and two rooms with Outdoor hot spring. Both baths are reasonably priced, and you can bring your own toiletries or purchase them at the store, which opens at 9:30 a.m., so you can start using the baths in the morning.

A rest area where you can eat and drink at your leisure

Rooms with outdoor hot spring and indoor hot spring (1,500 yen per hour) are equipped with TV, toilet, air conditioner, and Wi-Fi
Rooms with outdoor hot spring and indoor hot spring (1,500 yen per hour) are equipped with TV, toilet, air conditioner, and Wi-Fi

The spacious rest room has a refrigerator and microwave oven, and you can bring your own food and drink. Visitors can spend their free time watching TV, having lunch, etc. Soft ice cream and shallow coffee are also available at the store. The well-equipped private space is recommended for families as well as single visitors.
Visitors can also try their hand at golf at the attached driving range. Golf equipment can be rented free of charge, so beginners need not worry. After working up a sweat, you can relax in the hot spring, a perfect stress-relieving plan.

Local Guide Comment
You can feel the local atmosphere where local customers gather. There is a rest room in the annex, equipped with Wi-Fi and available for 1,100 yen for 5 hours, so it is recommended to stop by as a rest spot during your trip.
Iwato Hot Spring
  • Address 3261 Kokubu Himejyo, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kokubu Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kokubu Station, get off at "Kubota", and walk about 10 minutes.
  • Business hours 6:30-22:00 (last admission at 21:30)
  • Closed 1st Tuesday of the month
  • Admission Fee One private bath with indoor hot water and rest room: 800 yen for 60 minutes
    1 private bath with open-air bath, indoor hot water, and rest room for 60 minutes: 1,500 yen
  • TEL 0995-45-4136
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Sodium hydrogen carbonate spring

Listen to the murmuring of the river and enjoy the outdoor hot spring in a rich natural setting.

KAWASEMI
KAWASEMI" rooms (3,800 yen/90 minutes) include an outdoor hot spring, indoor hot and cold baths, and a terrace.

This private hot spring is located on the banks of the Amorigawa River, a clear stream that runs alongside Kirishima City, and all rooms have hot springs with free-flowing hot-spring water. The hot spring is a carbonated ramune hot spring, and is characterized by the fact that it contains 191.6 mg of metasilicic acid, a natural moisturizing ingredient that is said to have a skin beautifying effect at levels of 100 mg or higher. As a result, it is known as a hot spring for beautiful skin.
The shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and body soap are also carefully selected and equipped with skin care products that are gentle to the skin. The rich natural scenery and hot springs will soothe your body and soul.

Enjoy outdoor bathing on the terrace where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery

The terrace of
The terrace of "KAZESEMI" is sunny and shaded by trees for cooling off.

A total of 18 private baths are available: 12 rooms with indoor baths only, 4 rooms with indoor and outdoor hot springs, and 2 rooms with two indoor baths (hot and cold water) and an outdoor hot spring. Each room offers a different atmosphere, from the stylish hewn stone baths and rock baths to the warmth of the wooden baths. All of the private baths face the Amagari River, so you can relax while listening to the murmuring of the river. The "Kawsemi" rooms also have a terrace where you can take a bath in the open air.
In the lobby, you will find works by handmade artists living in Kirishima and Kagoshima souvenirs, which are not to be missed.

Local Guide Comment
You can enjoy your private time in a private bath located in a rich natural setting. A special "Weekday One Person Tokutoku Plan" is also available, so please check the official website for details.
Kaleigawa-no-yu
  • Address 4471-2 Kajegawa, Hayato Town, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 13 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport
  • Business hours 10:00-23:00 (last admission 22:00)
  • Closed Thursdays (open if Thursday is a national holiday)
  • Admission Fee Private bath with indoor bath and rest room: 1,500 yen per room, 60 min.
    1 private bath with open-air bath, indoor bath, and rest room: 90 minutes: 2,800 yen
    1 room with open-air bath, 2 indoor baths (hot and cold water), and a private bath with a rest room for 90 minutes: 3,800 yen
  • TEL 0995-54-6060
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Sodium-hydrogencarbonate spring
  • Memo Weekday single-person use special plans are available. Please check the website for details.

Family baths in the style of an old private house, reminiscent of a traditional Japanese-style house.

Private space where you can look up at the sky
Private space where you can look up at the sky

This Property offers family baths with a retro atmosphere, where all the rooms have free-flowing hot-spring water. All 11 rooms are independent and can be rented as a single building, giving you the feeling of being away from home. Inside the rooms, which reuse fittings from the Taisho period and feature a sunken hearth table in the center of the tatami mats, you will find a retro space that evokes a sense of nostalgia. The rooms also have refrigerators, microwaves, and toilets, so you can relax as if you were staying at a ryokan.
All rooms are barrier-free, and amenities include shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. Baby baths and baby chairs are also available for rent, making it safe for guests with small children.

All rooms have a full-fledged dry sauna.

Room temperature of around 80 degrees Celsius, which is great for sauna beginners
Room temperature of around 80 degrees Celsius, which is great for sauna beginners

A major feature of this Property is that it is equipped with a full-scale dry sauna, which is rare for a family bath. The dry sauna is spacious enough for two adults without feeling oppressive. After the sauna, visitors can experience the basic flow of the bath: showering off sweat, taking a water bath, and getting ready with an external air bath.
There is no limit to the number of people per group, and the facility can be used by one person or more.

Local Guide Comment
Since there are no reservations by phone, you may have to wait for a turn when the baths are crowded on weekends and holidays. We recommend that you visit with plenty of time to spare.
Family hot spring Tenku
  • Address 339-1 Shigehisa, Kokubu, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kokubu Station by car
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kokubu Station, get off at "Kubota" bus stop, and walk about 1 minute.
  • Business hours 10:00 - 24:00 (last admission at 23:00)
  • Closed December 31-January 3
  • Admission Fee 60 minutes per room: 2,200 yen
    75 minutes: 2,500 yen
    90 minutes: 2,700 yen
    120 minutes: 4,200 yen
    Others (maximum 90 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
  • TEL 0995-47-7171
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Sodium-hydrogencarbonate spring
  • Memo Reservations cannot be made by phone. Reservations can only be made on site on the day of the tour.

All rooms are barrier-free, and the family baths have a sophisticated atmosphere.

Yusari YUUSARI
Yusari YUUSARI" bathroom with few steps up to the bathtub

All of the eight rooms at this family hot spring in the Hitzoyama hot spring village are designed to be barrier-free. The owner, who has been involved in the welfare industry for many years, has put his heart into every detail to make the spa accessible to guests with physical disabilities, and one of the rooms is equipped with a lift that can be operated at the touch of a button. There is also a covered parking lot where guests can enter the building on rainy days without getting wet.
The spring water is sodium bicarbonate, which is effective in beautifying the skin and removing dead skin cells and dirt, and the temperature of the outdoor hot spring and indoor hot spring can be adjusted according to your preference.

A place where everyone can feel at ease

A comfortable space gently illuminated by indirect lighting
A comfortable space gently illuminated by indirect lighting

The rooms are divided into three types: indoor bath only, indoor bath and outdoor hot spring, and rooms with indoor bath, outdoor hot spring, and massager, allowing for a relaxing stay. There is also a free footbath near the entrance, which can be soaked while in a wheelchair.
The interior of the Property is reminiscent of a Thai resort, and the courtyard, which is filled with water, reflects the light at night, creating a more magical atmosphere. Everyone from children to the elderly can enjoy the hot spring in this high-quality space.

Local Guide Comment
Although you cannot choose your room, all rooms are spacious and open. The covered Outdoor hot spring is a pleasant place to take a bath even on rainy days.
Family hot spring, Kinohana
  • Address 2-43-1 Himejyo, Hayato-cho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kokubu Station by car
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kokubu Station, get off at "Hayato Hot Spring Hospital Mae" and walk 5 minutes.
  • Business hours 10:00-23:00
  • Closed 4th Thursday of the month
  • Admission Fee Indoor bath, 60 min. per room: 1,700 yen
    1,700 yen for an indoor bath, lift (elevator), toilet, and private bath for 60 minutes
    Open-air bath, indoor bath, and private bath: 2,200 yen per room for 60 minutes
    Open-air bath, indoor/outdoor bath, massage chair, and one private bath for 60 minutes: 2,800 yen
    Open-air bath, indoor bath, massage chair, and one private bath for 60 minutes: 2,800 yen
    Free 30-minute extension service is available if you enter before 8:00 p.m. on weekdays (*Except during peak season)
  • TEL 0995-43-1113
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Sodium-hydrogencarbonate spring
  • Memo Reservations can only be made on site. Reservations can be made by phone only when using the lift (elevator).

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