Top Things to do in Ibusuki
Top 8 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Ibusuki, Kyushu-Okinawa
Discover the best top things to do in Ibusuki, Japan including Healthy Land Tamatebako Onsen, Mt. Kaimondake, Yamakawa sand steamed bath onsen Sayuri, Sunamushi Kaikan Saraku, Ibusuki Onsen, Cape Nagasakibana, Lake Ikeda, Ibusuki no Tamatebako.
Restaurants in Ibusuki
1. Healthy Land Tamatebako Onsen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan
It is the most spectacular open-air bath that I hadn’t seen before. Healthy Land Tamatebako is a natural hot spring, where the guests can enjoy a magnificent view of sea and Mt. Kaimondake. You feel as if you were bathing in the middle of ocean, as your sight can be extended to the horizon.
2. Mt. Kaimondake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By xlne - Singapore, Singapore
I wanted to take my time climbing Mt. Kaimondake because I’m almost recovered from my knee injury, so I took the 9.10am bus from Ibusuki to Kaimon Station. While walking to the trail head on my way in from the main road, I was greeted warmly by a lady sweeping in the Shinto shrine at the bottom of the mountain. At about 11am, I started my slow ascent and reached the top of the mountain around 1.20pm. There were not many people on the trek but I adopted a snail pace anyway. Sadly, this is one of those trails that doesn’t have many nice viewpoints enroute, even though the view from the top is indeed marvellous. At the summit, you’ll actually be standing higher than Tokyo Skytree itself! The curious sight of small groups of trekkers sitting around eating their bentos at the summit was accompanied by the fragrance of cooking noodles, making me regret not bringing some food of my own as well. I only had crackers and water, so I made the most of them while waiting in vain for the clouds to clear. At 3.30pm, I started down at a brisk pace because I don’t want to get caught trekking after sundown. I reached the base of the mountain around 6pm. Most of the nearby restaurants seem to be closed so I had to walk out further to find food. End up taking the 9pm train back to Ibusuki after eating a hearty local teppenyaki dinner some way down the main road.
3. Yamakawa sand steamed bath onsen Sayuri
4. Sunamushi Kaikan Saraku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 472 reviews
Reviewed By JindyJohn
The hot sand bath is a pleasurable and relaxing experience. For a novice the whole process is detailed in notices and diagrams, so it is easy to follow and avoid faux pas. First the change rooms with lockers where you strip off and put on the colourful yukata provided. Then go out to the beach where you lie down in a scrape in the sand with a towel wrapped around your head (bring your own to save 200 yen). An attendant shovels warm sand over you. Make a note of the time. Ten minutes is recommended but you can choose your own limit. After that it's back into the main building, off with the yukata, sluice off the sand and relax in the hot pool, and should you choose, a sauna and a cold plunge pool. Definitely better than my first experience at Beppu, where I was miffed at being turned out of the sand after ten minutes, just when I was enjoying it.
5. Ibusuki Onsen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By BetsyHK - Hong Kong, China
The sand bath was soothing - imagine being wrapped in a heavy warm comforter. We didn’t find the heat overwhelming at all. The attendants were friendly and helpful, taking pictures and offering to shovel more sand or help one uncover. The hot springs baths were also pleasant and there is a nice lounge area if you have someone who prefers to sit it out.
6. Cape Nagasakibana
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By tomizuta1953 - Funabashi, Japan
We left early in the morning from Ibusuki Onsen and drove south for about ten kilometers to the southernmost point of Satsuma Peninsular, Nagasakibana. It was a cold day, but we parked our car at the free car park which is at a lower level than the main road. We went up to the main road and made our way towards the lighthouse at the very end. From here you can command a very good view of another famous mountain, Kaimondake. There are many mountains that are given the name Fuji. Kaimondake is one that is called Satsuma Fuji. It is not at all surprising when you see its beautiful cone shape. It is an active volcano.
7. Lake Ikeda
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By san220478 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
With a breathtaking view of Mt. Kaimondake and fields of blossoming flowers on its banks, Lake Ikeda is a tranquil, scenic stopover for those travelling to or from Ibusuki. The panorama isn’t the only reason why people flock here, though; it’s also to maybe catch a glimpse of the elusive (and possibly mythical) Issie, Kagoshima’s very own Loch Ness Monster (Issie, Nessie, geddit?) While one is unlikely to encounter this remnant of a forgotten age, one CAN come face to face with another denizen of Ikeda’s depths - the giant eel. In fact, you can see some specimens on display across the road at Paradise Ikeda, a local goods-cum-food store. They’re easy to spot, held in large tanks right outside the washroom. Anyways, Lake Ikeda is great for a pleasant stroll, a nice run, or even a fun picnic. Most people I saw walked by the well-manicured banks after a quick visit to one of the many ice-cream stalls - ALWAYS get a seasonal/regional flavour because they’re uniquely delicious; we had Satsuma Purple Sweet Potato and original Sweet Potato, both of which were superb. It would have been sweeter if we’d gotten a sneak peak at Issie, but you can’t have everything right? Maybe you’ll be luckier; give Lake Ikeda a shot next time you’re in the neck of the woods. I know I will :p
8. Ibusuki no Tamatebako
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
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