Kagoshima and Kumamoto Private Guide Tour

Ibusuki Sand Baths & Mt. Kaimon Tour

A full-day private tour to the Satsuma Peninsula's highlights.

About This Activity

Explore the city of Ibusuki in Kagoshima prefecture, located at the foot of Mount Kaimon, on a guided tour. Enjoy a geothermal sand bath, see Lake Ikeda, and Chirin Island, and savor a local meal.

After meeting you in Kagoshima City start your tour with a visit to Ibusuki City, located at the foot of Mount Kaimon. Enjoy a geothermal sand bath, a popular activity in the city.

Continue to Lake Ikeda, the largest lake in Kagoshima Prefecture. Admire the beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding nature.

Next, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs at a sand bath facility that uses geothermal energy.

Finally, savor a local meal. Choose from fish dishes, ramen, and Tosenkyo, which uses a unique machine called Somen nagashi, to suit your taste.

Sample Itinerary

Pick-up

Flexible locations:

  • Marine Port Kagoshima
  • Kagoshimachuo Station
  • Large cruise ship docks
  • Your Hotel in Kagoshima city
Travel by private car

Travel by Car

Approx. 1.5 hours

Scenery of Mount Kaimon

Ibusuki

Guided tour, sightseeing, and photos.

Ibusuki Sand Bath experience

Break (Optional)

Free time for shopping (approx. 20 min).

Somen Nagashi lunch

Lunch (Optional)

Approx. 1 hour. Time for photos.

Lake Ikeda scenery

Return Travel by Car

Approx. 75 minutes

Drop-off

Return to your pick-up location (Kagoshimachuo Station, etc.)

Tour Gallery

Main Location: Saraku Sand Bath Hall