"Ibusuki Kaijo Hotel" is a resort hotel located along the coast in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, with ocean views from every room. Its greatest draw is the natural sand bath, a local specialty of Ibusuki that can be enjoyed easily on the premises. This sand bathing experience, which uses geothermal heat and has a history of more than 300 years, is said to have strong detoxifying benefits. The observatory large public bath on the 5th floor offers spectacular views of Kinko Bay, and guests can enjoy free-flowing sodium chloride spring water direct from the source. With a jacuzzi and a foot bath as well, it offers a blissful moment of relaxation while listening to the sound of the sea.