Futarishizuka: The Inn of the Forest Where Birds Play

I stayed here on the first night of my 2-night, 3-day trip to Kagoshima.The meals were absolutely delicious.I think it was the best Ryokan I’ve ever stayed at.The amenities and the open-air bath in the Room were all excellent.The staff were easy to talk to, and I felt very comfortable.When I come to Kagoshima again, this is a Ryokan I definitely want to stay at next time as well.

I stayed here with a friend. This Ryokan is quiet and relaxing, surrounded by a bamboo grove and pleasantly secluded from the outside world. After being warmly welcomed, you walk through the bamboo grove to a traditional old-house-style entrance. The Room is chic yet full of atmosphere—a completely Japanese-style tatami room. There is a step at the entrance, but inside the Room it was barrier-free, making it easy to walk around even for older guests. The baths seem to differ by Room; ours had both an indoor bath and an open-air bath, and we were able to unwind while gazing at the night sky. In the midst of busy days, I thought, “It’s nice to have time like this once in a while.” I really enjoyed having time to myself. Meals featured local ingredients and drinks. We enjoyed them while chatting at our own private dining room. Kagoshima is famous for Kuroge Wagyu beef and sweet potato shochu. It was described as creative kaiseki, and you could tell everything was carefully prepared. With an early Reservation you can stay for much less, so I plan to do that next time.