Hotel berhampiran Nogami Shrine, Kirishima

This hotel is situated on top of a hill. We were warmly greeted with help to move the luggage . Check in was fast and efficient . The room came with twin hard beds that we slept on so soundly . Room was big , wifi adequate. There was an attached bathroom though the bathtub was quite deep in . The highlight of the stay was the private onsen situated in the middle of the forest . What an amazing experience . We could not get the day slots so we were given the night slots at 730 pm . Do book early . The management will liase with you via email to book the onsens . Dinner was kaiseiki - lovely food with hotpot for vegetables . Breakfast was Japanese adequate . Overall a wonderful stay .

Proche de l’aéroport de Kagoshima, après être descendu dans la vallée. Dès l’arrivée, le personnel est très aimable mais la chambre est grande comme un mouchoir de poche ; mieux vaut ne pas avoir de malles pour voyager. Dîner et petit-déjeuner satisfaisants. En revanche, nous avons eu du mal à comprendre le fonctionnement de la climatisation qui fournissait ou une température ambiante très froide, ou très chaude au petit matin. L’ Onsen privé attenant à la chambre est formidable et suffisamment grand pour deux, et j’en ai bien profité. Parking gratuit disponible sur place.

We decided to add on one night in Kagoshima prior to embarking on our second Yakushima trip. We did this specifically to try out Myoken Ishiharaso - while the ryokan is a relative unknown in foreign circles, the its prominence among Japanese folks as one of the top onsen and culinary ryokans prompted to extend our trip to try it out. We're definitely glad we did! First, the location - even though it's a mere 15 minutes drive from Kagoshima Airport, we felt like we were a world away; the ryokan is on the outskirts of Kirishima National Park, and is situated along the banks of the pretty and quaint Amori River. It's definitely a place you can easily visit from Tokyo or Osaka given its proximity to the airport, and feel like you're in an off-the-beaten-path destination. On the other hand, it's quite a ways away from Kagoshima City proper... if you want to see the sights (Sakurajima, Sengan-en, etc.) then you definitely should plan for a long day or spend two nights in the area. Note that check-in at Ishiharaso is 2PM, and you'll want to get there not much later than that, if you intend to enjoy everything that the ryokan has to offer. We stayed in a Suite in the” Ishikura” annex building called ”Kirara.” It's generously proportioned (85 square meters) and features a separate bedroom/living room/tatami room, and an open-air outdoor Onsen (natural hot springs) bath on the room's balcony. The added benefit of staying in an Ishikura room (and a handful of the top suites in the main building) is the fact that you can elect to have meals in your own room. We chose Kirara due to preferring a more comfortable (to us), Western-style accommodation - Kirara's bedroom has two double beds, and the living room is furnished with real sofas. Please note that in-room meals are served in the Tatami room. We really enjoyed the variety of Onsens that are available at Ishiharaso. The in-room open-air Onsen was awesome. It's different from many others in that it's full of Iron, and you can really smell it. Not a super pleasant aroma, but it's natural, and it's not overpowering in its aroma. What was impressive is the fact that it's not only is it of the ”kakenagashi” (24/7 constant free-flowing) variety, but the volume and force is unlike any other Onsen we've experienced. We could tell that they are close to the source, and there is an abundance of the hot springs water that Ishiharaso taps into. We also tried out several of the Onsens on the property, and they were all interesting in their own unique way. There is a pretty pathway along the river that leads guests to the main ”Daiyokujo” (segregated communal bath) that is large and indoors in a separate building that also contains a lounge/cafe. In addition, there are several outdoor Onsens scattered througout the river banks, including a footbath, a mixed-gender bath, and two private rental baths for couples/families/friends. Ishiharaso rents out bathing suits for women, which is (probably!) needed for the mixed-g

スタッフが親切に対応してくれました。 郊外型のゲストハウスではありますが、オシャレで清潔感があります。 レストランが併設されていて、イベントで使用されるゲストも多いようでした。

娘の妊娠の戌の日に神社でお参りして 野鶴亭に一泊しました。その日は次の日が祝日だったのでどこも旅館も満席状態でしたが、一つ空きがありすぐに予約を入れました。 旅館を選べない状態だったけど、 野鶴亭に着いてみて、びっくりしました。まさか、こんなに風勢のある旅館だったなんて、最後の一部屋だったけど、本当にラッキーでした。 接客もとても良くて、夜食も朝食も素晴らしい。特に朝食は小鉢に少しずつ素敵に盛ってあり、大満足の日となりました。また、泊まれたらいいとおもいました。

I stayed with wife at this highly disappointing hotel after flying into kagoshima. They say on their website free parking if available They do not tell you thete are only 5 or 6 free spots then you have to pay for parking next door which will cost at least 700 yen The young man at the desk was not helpful after I asked about where to park the car with their free parking The room was supposed to be a twin but was extremelysmall and the beds were very hard The shower pressure was non existant and made a sound like a mosquito

Hotel Kyocera is probably one of the largest hotel in Kirishima. It has two buildings ( main and annex) and looks quite good architecturally. They are connected by a bridge on the 3 floor which has the walking escalator- and a display of the various places that have been listed as world heritage sites in Japan. Inside the main building, there is a glass church which is ideal for weddings. In the basement, there is a large onsen, and spa. It is certainly a good place for having a holiday. The overall condition of the rooms are good- and the rooms are of good size. My room faces the East and has a perfect view of sunrise! There are two large parking lot and parking is free. # urbanexplorer #hotelinjapan #hotels

The hotel itself felt to be a little too rich and classy than what I’m normally used to (not a bad thing). I didn’t give the full 5 for location mainly since the hotel sits on top of a hill within the city, walking is kinda out of question unless your up for winding incline up and down the hill. There are included transportations though which is nice and the trade off being the gorgeous views of the city and volcano (sakurajima) that sits across the water. There are also included restaurants, stores, bath, lounges, and even a convenience store built into the hotel too which was nice.

とても綺麗でベッドも広く快適でした。 冷蔵庫も小さくて心配しましたが、スイッチをつけるときちんと冷え、熱中症予防の保冷剤も凍らすことができました。 朝ごはんはパンとオレンジジュースとコーヒーですが、トースターもあり美味しくいただきました。

The Sherton Hotel in Kagoshima was an absolute gem of a hotel! This is our first visit to Japan, and we are admittedly nervous about the language barrier and cultural change from the US. From the moment we checked in, the staff has bent over backwards to make sure we are comfortable and have done a fantastic job to make this stay completely comfortable and enjoyable. The location is perfect right at the center of downtown Kagoshima, and the rooms, restaurants, and common spaces have more in common with a Four Seasons than with what is standard Sheraton in the US. We were not able to take advantage of the spa, but the Onsen (Hot Springs Sauna) was so relaxing and rejuvenating — especially after 26 hours of flights to get here! HIGHLY recommended. Thank you to the staff that has helped make our 4 days in Kagoshima a memorable experience! Now off to Hiroshima!