Ibusuki Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
About Ibusuki
It styles itself as a sort of "Hawaii of Japan," and does exude a peaceful atmosphere. It is famous for its flowery botanical garden, proximity to the tranquil Lake Ikeda (池田湖) and the green conical Mount Kaimon (開聞岳), and a small island with a disappearing sand walkway called Chiringashima (知林ヶ島). Yet it's the natural hot springs beneath the beach calledsunamushi(砂蒸し), roughly translated as a sand bath, that is the town's biggest claim to fame. If you're daring or curious enough to try being buried in steaming hot sand as a kind of luxury spa experience, you'll find a most interesting chance here. The city government and the local tourist association has ajoint Japanese-only guide sitewith integrated Google Translate.
Ibusuki Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: