Itinerary

By soaking yourself peacefully in the sulfur spring, a unique characteristic of Kirishima Onsen, your skin rejuvenates and becomes clearer and brighter.

It is only a 15-minute taxi ride from the station.

At KAI, we offer “KAI Hot Spring Healing,” an authentic hot spring cure experience based on the efficacy and quality of the water at the hot springs.

Take a time to relax in your room. Now, change your clothes into our original Samue.

On several occasions, our “Yumori of KAI” -Hot Spring Concierge- at KAI will explain the history of the hot spring as well as its spring qualities and effective ways to bathe.

Wrap your bathing kit in a Furoshiki, a traditional wrapping cloth, and off to the hot springs.

Enjoy a relaxing, open-air bath while admiring a spectacular panoramic view of the grasslands. At the Yuagari lounge standing in a field of Japanese pampas grass, complimentary local teas and popsicles are available.

Enjoy Japanese Kaiseki cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients, served with Satsuma ware, a traditional handicraft of Kagoshima Prefecture, and other elaborate tableware.

Enjoy a lively performance by our crews dressed as gods, using drums and Kagura bells to depict a myth of the descent of a goddess’s grandson to create a foundation of Japan.

The breathing exercises in the “KAI Hot Spring Healing” Guidebook lets you calm down.

Ginger tea with black vinegar and brown sugar relieves your fatigue and regulates your body temperature. It gradually prepares your body and mind for a relaxing and peaceful sleep.

A soft, cloud-like mattress provides you the most comfortable sleep while supporting your body at its core. Smooth sheets and pillowcases invite you to heavenly sleep.

This is a unique exercise inspired by the history of Kirishima. Guests are welcome to join in this exercise free of charge.

At KAI, we offer a “Local Breakfast” using ingredients and cooking methods that reflect the local culture. At KAI Kirishima, we prepare a local Kagoshima Prefecture dish.

Try walking with large strides while consciously “inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.” A course map is available with routes that you can walk lightly for about an hour.

Try our breathing techniques to enhance the effects of the hot spring or enjoy the local beverages after bathing.

The slope car connects the guest rooms to the public bath. Taking the slope car allows you to enjoy the view of the surroundings at a different altitude from your room as it moves along slowly.

Panels on the display introduce the mechanism of hot springs, the history of hot spring cures, and the descriptions of the spring qualities. It is also a great way to review hot spring etiquette and manners.

With our inn as a base, explore nearby spots such as Kirishima Shrine and Takachiho Farm.

At our Viewing Terrace, enjoy the scenery and relax while feeling the pleasant breeze of nature flowing through the Kirishima Highlands.

Reward your taste buds with the "Tenchi (Heaven and Earth) Steamed Wagyu Beef and Berkshire Pork Steamed Special Kaiseki course with Black Vinegar," impressively steamed in a two-tiered seiro (steamer).

When the weather is good, you can enjoy the open-air bath while gazing at the sky full of stars.

Our “Original Exercise” features unique movements that incorporate the local histories and tourism resources. It improves your blood flow, especially when coupled with bathing in hot springs.

Enjoy panoramic views of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay from the open-air baths in the guest room. Enjoy the unique sulfur springs of Kirishima Onsen in a private space undisturbed.

Off to the dining area to satisfy your stomach.

We offer delicious coffee along with books and stories about the history, culture, nature, and crafts of the area.

Our shop has a wide selection of local treats and folk crafts for you to take home.

The check-out is until noon. When you leave the inn, you are refreshed and fully charged.