Kagoshima Tarumizu City
A natural hot spring drawn directly from the source overlooking Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay
Livemax Resort Sakurajima Seafront is a resort hotel in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Located in an outstanding spot overlooking Kagoshima Bay and majestic Sakurajima, it offers a stay where you can feel the sea breeze. The large bath is equipped with a full-fledged sauna that features aromatic scents and allows self löyly, while the different cold plunge baths, including a Shigaraki ware tub, let you cool down comfortably. The greatest attraction is the alkaline simple sulfur spring with a pH of 9.8 that wells up from underground. This natural hot spring, drawn directly from the source, wraps your body in a silky, lotion-like texture. The property also features semi-open-air hot spring baths in guest rooms, a glamping area, and a restaurant serving local ingredients, allowing you to enjoy a resort stay exactly as you like.
An open observation bath with panoramic ocean views of Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay spread out below. It offers an alkaline simple sulfur spring with a pH of 9.8, drawn directly from the source from deep underground. Its smooth, mellow water has a rich, lotion-like feel, and after bathing you can enjoy a sensation of soft, well-moisturized skin.
A semi-open-air bath installed in some thoughtfully designed rooms, such as Japanese-modern and Western-modern styles. In a private space where nobody will disturb you, you can enjoy natural hot spring waters to your heart's content while feeling the resort breeze. It promises a luxurious moment in which you can bathe as many times as you like, whenever you like.
A full-fledged dry sauna with a convection stove loaded with sauna stones. Self löyly is available using three types of aroma oils, allowing you to sweat deeply while surrounded by your preferred humidity and fragrance. In a quiet space, you can face the heat and experience a deep refreshment of both body and mind.
A refreshing cold plunge bath that crisps up a body heated by the sauna. Using Shigaraki ware tubs and other features, each bath area has its own distinctive atmosphere depending on whether it is the men's or women's bath on that day. After cooling down thoroughly, you can spend a pleasant time resting in the open, resort-like air.
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