Kirishima Hotel

Located near Takachiho Peak, this hot spring hotel has a forest of 100-year-old cedar trees on the premises, as well as a huge hot spring lagoon, allowing you to feel the natural surroundings. The staff's welcoming, check-in, and check-out procedures were professional and left a good impression. The room itself was clean, but it was a little worn down with age, and unfortunately did not feel luxurious. However, the room was facing southwest above the main entrance, and we had a beautiful view of Kagoshima Airport and the sunset, so it was a comfortable stay. We were also grateful for the free bottled mineral water in the room. Since we stayed for two nights, the second night's dinner was specially prepared for us with a different menu from the previous night, and we were seated by the window where we could get a good view of the 100-year-old cedar trees. The food was made with local ingredients and looked beautiful, so we were very satisfied. Breakfast on the first day was very crowded and difficult. There were long lines for every dish, and children were running around. First, we had to take a tray, but the front of the line to be guided to our seat was in the same place as the tray table, so I thought the flow was poor and needed to be improved. On the other hand, even though we had breakfast at the same time on the second day, it was not crowded and we were able to eat quietly, so I think your luck with breakfast is unpredictable depending on how busy the hotel is. The location in the middle of nature, the huge hot spring lagoon, and the service from the staff were all very satisfying, and I would like to visit again.

We stayed in a Japanese-style room, and the hotel room was very big. In the evening, we enjoyed a banquet meal at the hotel. The meal was delicious, but the white rice was not good enough! The hot spring pool is very big, there are many different pools to soak in, and the open-air bath is really great! After breakfast the next day, I went to the forest trail next to the hotel and felt very comfortable!

Because we are driving by car, it takes about 50 minutes to get there from Kagoshima Airport. The hotel's hot spring is beautiful. It is lady time from 8-9:30 every night. There is no private bath, but there is an open-air bath. The scenery near the hotel is also very beautiful and worth visiting. The only drawback is that there are so many small insects in the room! The toilet is not very clean! 

It was a trip for sisters. I was touched by the consideration given to the meal for my eldest sister who had just recovered from an illness. The polite service of the male hall staff during dinner lifted the mood of the trip. My sisters and I have stayed at Kirishima Hotel many times, and we will definitely book again next time.