Yakakutei

Immerse yourself in a famous hot spring with 800 years of history and the refined atmosphere of sukiya-style architecture in Kirishima’s inner retreat

Kagoshima Kirishima City

"Yakakutei" is a quiet, luxurious ryokan in Hinatayama Onsen in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Guests can savor a historic famous hot spring, said to have been loved by Saigo Takamori and Sakamoto Ryoma, through lavish free-flowing natural hot spring water. The spring quality is a bicarbonate spring, renowned as a "beauty bath." With an open-air bath overlooking a beautiful Japanese garden and a large bath with a high, airy ceiling, guests can enjoy an exceptional bathing experience. The property also features an authentic dry sauna and a relaxation space where you can cool down while looking out over the garden, allowing you to spend a deeply restorative moment for both body and mind.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

The 800-year history of Hinatayama Onsen is enjoyed here through luxurious free-flowing natural hot spring water. With its smooth, silky feel, the "beauty bath" is expected to help remove dead skin cells and leave the skin feeling softer and more refined. In addition to spacious rock baths and cypress baths, there are also distinctive bathtubs carved from single slabs of wood. By day, you can admire the garden’s greenery, and by night, the star-filled sky, while taking in the blessings of this historic famous hot spring with your entire body.

Sauna

Dry Sauna

95°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity10people

Men'sWomen's

An authentic dry sauna equipped with a far-infrared gas stove. The interior, filled with the warmth of wood, offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere with subdued lighting. Strong heat slowly warms you from the core and brings on a comfortable sweat. Just outside the sauna room, there is a relaxation space overlooking the garden, where you can refresh yourself to your heart’s content in a quiet setting.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

20°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity2people

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath with a mild chill, located very close to the sauna. It gently embraces your heated body and provides a refreshing cool-down. The time spent gazing at the greenery of the garden and immersing yourself in the calm water is especially delightful. It delivers a pleasant reset experience that leads naturally to open-air bathing in the outdoor area.

Business Hours

Monday
11:00〜10:00
Tuesday
11:00〜10:00
Wednesday
11:00〜10:00
Thursday
11:00〜10:00
Friday
11:00〜10:00
Saturday
11:00〜10:00
Sunday
11:00〜10:00
Holiday
11:00〜10:00

Closed Days: None

Address

1-8 Togo, Hayato-cho, Kirishima-shi, Kagoshima 899-5115

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Website

https://yakakutei.com/
Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

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.

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