Ibusuki Onsen Zekkei Rotenburo no Yado Ibusuki Royal Hotel

This was my first trip to Kagoshima and my first visit to Ibusuki. From arrival at the Ryokan to departure, everything about the stay was satisfying. The moment you step into the lobby, you are overwhelmed by the ocean view spreading out before you. Every staff member was courteous and attentive, which made me very happy. The baths were also wonderful—the open-air bath had an amazing view, and I used it many times during my stay. Having face towels always available also added greatly to the comfort. The complimentary drinks in the lobby, such as coffee and detox water, were excellent as well. The meals were extremely satisfying. All ingredients felt high quality, the flavors were truly top-class, and I enjoyed every dish. These days many Ryokan offer buffet-style dining, but here they intentionally did not serve buffets for either dinner or breakfast; instead they offered carefully selected dishes, which I really appreciated. Finally, the hostess’s warm smile as she greeted each table at dinner gave an exceptional sense of satisfaction. It was a very satisfying stay overall.

A last-minute one-night trip. Since the Accommodation cost wasn’t high, I thought it would be fine as long as we could stay at a reasonable price, but this Hotel offered great value and I was extremely satisfied.The Room isn’t very large, with just two beds, a chair, and a table, but it has a balcony and an open feel with views of the ocean and Mt. Kaimon. Near the front desk there were coffee and detox water available to drink freely, which was great. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious across the board, and I was very satisfied. The steak at dinner was tender, with sweet, flavorful juices—really delicious. For breakfast, not everything is buffet-style, so it wasn’t noisy or crowded; you can just pick up rice, drinks, soup, etc., which made for a relaxed meal. The fruit juice at breakfast was also excellent!The changing area in the large public bath was clean, and the open-air bath had soothing tropical scenery that helped me truly unwind. The shower wasn’t one of those water-saving types that keeps stopping repeatedly, so it was very easy to wash my hair and face.Delicious meals, Onsen baths, and time to relax—another wonderful memory added to my collection. Thank you very much. This is a Hotel I’d love to visit again.