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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro in Ibusuki offers family rooms with tatami floors and private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a seating area, and a TV. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a public bath, bike hire, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 84 km from Kagoshima Airport, the ryokan is near attractions such as Iwasaki Art Museum (3 km) and Flower Park Kagoshima (13 km). Free toiletries and slippers are provided. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, family-friendly environment, and delicious dinner.

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Property highlights

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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1 futon bed
2 futon beds
6 futon beds
2 futon beds
6 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely lady running it and managing to provide me with vegetarian meals
  • Penelope
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The dinner and breakfast were super. The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. The tailor made tour was particularly good and focused on my interests.
  • Antoine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nice little ryokan, comfortable room, bed, delicious food.
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Traditionally Japanese including meals, futons and distinct toilet slippers. The host, Hide-san is a true gentleman.He has good English, heaps of knowledge on local matters and Japanese history and looked after us so well. Arigato - Hide-SAN!
  • Theoretical
    Singapore Singapore
    Good food, homely atmosphere and small, quiet location!
  • Heather
    Canada Canada
    We loved our stay! It's a traditional Ryokan celebrating 50 years of providing a peaceful place for people to stay. We had a traditional breakfast each day which was delicious and well worth experiencing. It is very clean and set in a quiet...
  • Hong
    Denmark Denmark
    The place has a homely feel to it, very cozy. The owners were so nice and friendly on top of their great service - very responsive on booking.com. They also offer breakfast and dinner, the latter which you can reserve beforehand. I didn't try it...
  • Love
    Sweden Sweden
    Very well preserved Showa era ryokan with very kind and pleasant staff. We could also borrow bikes to easiliy go around Ibusuki. There's even a private onsen!
  • Bob
    Canada Canada
    Never had such careful and generous attention from a lodging. Ibusuki is a charming little town and Mr. Oyama was available, funny, generous and did everything he could to make my stay amazing. This place is a gem and I would recommend it with...
  • Michelle
    Canada Canada
    My room was clean and bright, air conditioned with tatami mats and futon. It is nice to be able to have a cup of tea and relax after sightseeing in my room. It offered a very peaceful environment. The private hot spring (onsen) is a real bonus....

Managed by Oyama Family

Company review score: 9.3Based on 278 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I and my family came back from Tokyo in 2010 because my father passed away. I was born here in 1966, and had lived in Tokyo for 20 years. I have traveled all through Japan. I got to know how fabulous place Ibusuki is caused I lived and travel other places. I want to make your trip so special, please talk to me anything you want during your stay. All of us always welcome you on our own style.

Property information

Ryokan was built in 1975, still remains old Japanese traditional style. Those people who like old Japanese will feel it comfortable, however others should chose updated accommodation. We will keep on this style for the guests like old Japanese things. In-house 2 hot spring bath rooms can be used for private, is pleasant for our guests.

Neighbourhood information

Ibusuki city has a great viewing with seaside walking area, and rich of hot springs and unique hot sand bath. By car or public buses, you can visit southern-most area, cape Nagasakibana, Nishi-Oyama station with lovely yellow post and flowing noodle park for your lunch. If you want to enjoy around Ibusuki city, you should stay at least 2 days. We will do our best so that your stay turn be best with our support.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests may check in after 15:00.

The hotel has a curfew at 24:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.

Please inform Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro, private hot spring in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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