Resort spa with spectacular ocean views and an authentic sauna
Kagoshima Shibushi City
Shibushi Bay Daikoku Resort Hotel is a resort hotel located within the Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park, overlooking Shibushi Bay. At the large public bath Tarasa no Yu, you can enjoy highly effective thalassotherapy baths using seawater from Shibushi Bay. The sauna is a dry sauna fully lined with hinoki cypress, featuring a powerful far-infrared gas stove that delivers an intense, penetrating heat. The cold plunge bath is chilled by a chiller and pairs excellently with the strong sauna. From the open-air bath area you can take in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy an exceptional outdoor cooling experience in a tropical resort atmosphere.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A bathing facility using natural seawater from Shibushi Bay (a natural active seawater bath). Bathing in seawater is expected to provide thalassotherapy effects that may enhance natural healing powers. With a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath, you can relax while feeling the sea close at hand.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity15people
A beautiful sauna room entirely built of hinoki cypress. It is equipped with an Olympia far-infrared gas stove that delivers a powerful, penetrating heat so you can work up a thorough sweat. You can take your time warming up while watching TV.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity5people
A knee-deep cold plunge bath. Fresh water is constantly supplied and it overflows. Chilled by a chiller to 17°C–18°C with a crisp feel, the water rapidly cools and refreshes a body heated by a strong-style sauna.
Closed Days: None
55-15 Natsui, Shibushi-cho, Shibushi, Kagoshima 899-7101, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn moreResort spa with spectacular ocean views and an authentic sauna
Kagoshima Shibushi City
Shibushi Bay Daikoku Resort Hotel is a resort hotel located within the Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park, overlooking Shibushi Bay. At the large public bath Tarasa no Yu, you can enjoy highly effective thalassotherapy baths using seawater from Shibushi Bay. The sauna is a dry sauna fully lined with hinoki cypress, featuring a powerful far-infrared gas stove that delivers an intense, penetrating heat. The cold plunge bath is chilled by a chiller and pairs excellently with the strong sauna. From the open-air bath area you can take in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy an exceptional outdoor cooling experience in a tropical resort atmosphere.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A bathing facility using natural seawater from Shibushi Bay (a natural active seawater bath). Bathing in seawater is expected to provide thalassotherapy effects that may enhance natural healing powers. With a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath, you can relax while feeling the sea close at hand.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity15people
A beautiful sauna room entirely built of hinoki cypress. It is equipped with an Olympia far-infrared gas stove that delivers a powerful, penetrating heat so you can work up a thorough sweat. You can take your time warming up while watching TV.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity5people
A knee-deep cold plunge bath. Fresh water is constantly supplied and it overflows. Chilled by a chiller to 17°C–18°C with a crisp feel, the water rapidly cools and refreshes a body heated by a strong-style sauna.
Closed Days: None
55-15 Natsui, Shibushi-cho, Shibushi, Kagoshima 899-7101, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more