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Ibusuki Sand Bath (Sunamushi Onsen)

Also written: 砂むし温泉（指宿） · 砂蒸温泉（指宿）

A rare relaxation experience where guests are buried in sand warmed by natural hot spring heat; Ibusuki’s sand baths are a popular and distinctive local attraction.

Kagoshima Kyushu-Okinawa Life & Daily

About this place

Ibusuki Sunamushi Onsen rare natural sand bath yukata buried sand heated geothermal near shoreline 300 years. Sand 50C surface 60C below weight 15-20kg massive sweating 10 min heart rate rise blood promotion. Facilities Sunamushi Kaikan Saraku 8:30-20:30 daily 1,100 yen adult near JR Ibusuki taxi 3 min Ibusuki Hakusuikan 1,000 tsubo Genroku bath 70 guests simultaneous cleaned daily 80C water. Lie wooden pillow towel spot staff heap zakku sound window sky garden. Sequence sand then natural onsen soak better efficacy. Warning own clothing incorrect yukata left over right no time limit 10 min recommended re-sanding heat.