[Kirishima] Recommended for couples ♡ 9 hotels and ryokan with open-air baths

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Kirishima City in Kagoshima, where the famous Sakamoto Ryoma also visited on his honeymoon, is a place overflowing with beauty brought about by the majestic nature of the Kirishima Mountains. There are many tourist attractions, such as Kirishima Shrine, one of the largest power spots in Kyushu, the vast Takachiho Ranch, and the outdoor art museum Kirishima Art Forest, and the many ways to enjoy the area. And you can't miss Kirishima onsen, onsen resort that is highly popular even in Kyushu. Scattered at the foot of Mount Kirishima are nine onsen of various sizes, with water of various qualities and benefits. There are many wonderful onsen inns in this area where you'll want to stay with your partner.

When traveling as a couple, you want to enjoy onsen together, right? In that case, we recommend a room with an open-air bath so you can enjoy onsen as much as you want, whenever you want, without having to worry about time! The popular onsen area of Kirishima is full of unique hot onsen inns that you'll want to go out of your way to visit, such as an inn that draws "onsen that bring good luck," the first inn in Japan to have rooms with open-onsen baths, and an inn with a private hot spring pool! Here, we will introduce 9 carefully selected inns with rooms with high-quality open-air baths.

"Yumotoan Kiyohime" is a designer ryokan opened by "Kiyohime onsen", a long-established hot onsen that has been widely loved since 1916. All rooms have an open-air bath, and you can enjoy the hot spring water of "Hitodama onsen", the oldest in Kagoshima, directly from the source. On the premises, the "Yumoto Daigongen Monument", a designated folk cultural property of Kirishima, is enshrined, and the hot spring has long been loved by locals as a "good luck onsen". The meal area also has private rooms, making it perfect for couples who value privacy.

The guest room building is divided into two areas, "Milky Way" and "Moonlight Alley." The room types are single-story and maisonette. The dreamy atmosphere of being lit by starlight is soothing. All rooms are detached, so you won't be bothered by your surroundings. The rooms are equipped with coffee makers and large 50-inch TVs that you can watch YouTube on! Spend some time alone with your boyfriend, holed up in your room and lazing around♪

The rooms come with a spacious open-air bath that flows directly from the source. "Hitodama onsen" is a bicarbonate spring known for its skin-beautifying properties. You can also enjoy a onsen facial pack using the pack you receive when you check in. Some rooms come with a "lying bath" where you can warm up by lying down, and a "movable bathtub" where the bottom of the bathtub rises and falls. Why not relax and chat on the terrace after your bath?

For dinner, we offer a shabu-shabu course featuring Kagoshima's famous "Rokuhakuro pork" or "Kuro Satsuma chicken." There is also a shabu-shabu course with herbal soup that is perfect for women. In the morning, the main dish is a locally produced menu of "chicken rice" topped with plenty of soup made with Kuro Satsuma chicken stock. Both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed at your leisure in the private meal room.

Fujinohana Hotel is a small luxury hotel that only accommodates three groups per day. The interior is decorated with artwork and furnishings, mainly furniture created by Mexican designers, creating a sophisticated space that is like a museum. Just spending time here will naturally sharpen your sensibilities. It is perfect for sophisticated couples who want to enjoy a onsen trip that is a little different from the usual.

The room has a very sophisticated atmosphere. It's a simple yet exciting space that gives off a sense of the extraordinary. You can feel the owner's attention to detail and good taste in every detail of the interior. It would be fun to look around with him carefully at each piece of furniture. We recommend the maisonette type room, which is perfect for couples.

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All rooms have two bathtubs: an open-air bath and an indoor bath with the scent of cypress. Both are free-flowing natural onsen. The spring water is gentle on the skin, so you can relax and enjoy a relaxing soak. Enjoy the high-quality onsen, which contain a lot of hot spring minerals, for as long as you like.

We will be having our meal at the Italian restaurant "MOLINO." This restaurant was once popular in Nagoya, but it seems to have relocated here to be used at Fujinohana Hotel! The Italian cuisine, which makes use of high-quality ingredients from Kagoshima, is simple yet delicate and has a deep flavor. The food is presented in a colorful way, like a flower field, so it is a feast for the eyes as well. In this sophisticated space, you can enjoy the deliciousness of this restaurant, which has been created with the utmost attention to quality, with all your senses.

"La Vista Kirishima Hills" is a slightly classical onsen resort with a Southern European feel. All rooms have an open-air natural onsen spring bath. In the summer, you can have fun in the spacious 25m-long garden pool!

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If you're planning a special trip such as an anniversary, we recommend the classical and luxurious "Corner Suite"! On the spacious terrace, there is an open-air bath with free-flowing spring water large enough for both you and your partner to soak in. onsen is "Maruo onsen," which has a sulfurous scent. We also recommend the "La Vista Room," which is a little more compact and has a stylish heart-shaped open-air bath and a view of Sakurajima from the room.

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The hotel also has a large public bath, sauna, and bedrock bath, as well as three private baths. These have a different atmosphere from the open-air baths in your room, with a more calming Japanese atmosphere. All three private baths are free to use! No reservations are required, and you can use them as many times as you like as long as they're open. The barrel bath, cypress bath, and rock bath are all wonderful, so why not try to conquer them all in a hot spring hopping mood? At the post-bath spot "Fusa," they also offer free ice cream in the evening and drinks in the morning♪

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Both meal and dinner are served in the restaurant overlooking the garden pool. Dinner is a Western-style course with an Italian touch that uses plenty of local vegetables. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet where you can enjoy as much as you like of what you like. In addition, Ikoidokoro Yuzuki serves "Yonaki Soba" (late-night noodles) from 10pm to 11pm. If you stay up late soaking in onsen, why not drop by with your partner to satisfy your hunger?

"Tsumikusa no Yado Komatsu" is an old-style house located at the foot of the Kirishima mountain range. It is a small inn with only six rooms, so it has a cozy atmosphere and attentive hospitality. It is recommended for couples who want to forget about their daily lives and spend a relaxing time surrounded by lush greenery. After checking in at the lobby overlooking the garden, women can choose a gorgeously colored yukata♪

The six rooms, named after handpicked plants such as "Tsukushi," "Fuki," and "Yomogi," have a calming atmosphere, as if wrapped in the warmth of wood and earth. Each room has a different Japanese-modern interior. It is a comfortable space where you can naturally relax and unwind.

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All rooms have an open-air bath and a tatami-floored indoor bath that matches the atmosphere of the room. The photo shows the open-air rock bath in the "Tsukushi" room. The indoor bath also comes with a reclining bath where you can lie down and warm up! In addition to this, some rooms have a variety of tasteful baths, such as ceramic baths, earthen baths, and Goemon-style baths. The annex also has a private cut stone bath that you can use for free! Enjoy the free-flowing high-quality simple sulfur spring with floating hot spring minerals.

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meal is a monthly kaiseki dish filled with seasonal flavors. It is made with a focus on Kirishima's picked grass, the abundant blessings of mountains and rivers, and local products such as Kagoshima's proud black beef, black pork, and local chicken. You will surely be soothed by the simple but deep taste. Please pay attention to the dishes that bring out the deliciousness and the delicate presentation.

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Wasurenosato Gajoen is recommended for couples who want to immerse themselves in a Japanese atmosphere on a hot onsen trip and who like the relaxing atmosphere of a rural village. The old houses lined up along the river like a village are like a scene from a fairy tale! It is a peaceful space where chickens and chicks stroll around the grounds. By the way, the room at this inn, named "Kaze," is said to be the first guest room in Japan with an open-air bath!

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The guest rooms are comfortable and clean, without compromising the relaxed atmosphere that is unique to old houses. All 10 rooms in 4 types have their own private onsen. There are maisonette-type detached rooms, rooms with a view of the Amanori River right in front of you, and rooms with an open-air bath and bed on a semi-outdoor wooden terrace. Enjoy the sparkling green scenery and onsen flowing directly from the source to your heart's content.

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Wasurenosato Gajoen has three private hot springs, and you can enjoy the luxury of free-flowing onsen in the hotel. The large public bath also has a "Takeru-yu" bath carved into a huge rock, and a private "Utase-yu/Ramune-yu" bath that contains carbon dioxide gas, which is said to improve blood circulation. The large public bath can be rented out for private use except between 12:00 and 15:00. In addition to onsen in your room, we also recommend taking a bath here with your partner!

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meal are local Satsuma cuisine that allows you to fully experience the bounty of nature. They actively use fresh, self-sufficient ingredients, such as local chickens raised at their own chicken farm and fresh vegetables from their own vegetable garden. You can meal on the terrace of the thatched-roof meal "Icho no Ma" while watching the mountain stream. For breakfast, they also offer a service where you can choose how you want your grilled dishes and egg dishes cooked on the spot!

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"Iyashinosato Shoen Annex" is a traditional Japanese-style inn that can accommodate only five groups per day. The detached buildings are scattered around the meal building, so you can enjoy time alone together without worrying about your surroundings. It is recommended for couples who want to spend a relaxing day enjoying the hot onsen without leaving the inn.

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The rooms retain the atmosphere of a good old Japanese house and feature an irori hearth that will make you feel nostalgic. Why not warm yourself up here and enjoy a drink together at night? For couples who want to stay cozy in their room, we recommend the special room "Matsu"! meal are also in-room dining, so you can stay cozy from check-in to check-out.

The outdoor space in each guest room has a sulfur-scented open-air bath with free-flowing water from the source, as well as a reclining bath and a cold water bath! We recommend taking alternating baths, or spending time reclining in the bath and gazing at the stars with your partner. There is also an indoor bath for a quick wash, and a bedrock bath for relaxation. You'll feel refreshed, just like you're at a spa. Another nice touch is that the amenities are Sekkisei ♡

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O meal is a Japanese-French kaiseki dish that can be eaten with chopsticks, and comes with either A5-rank Kagoshima black beef steak or healthy Kagoshima black pork shabu shabu, allowing you to enjoy Kagoshima's proud brand of meat. Pairing with local sake is also recommended. Please take your time to enjoy the seasonal ingredients, which are produced and consumed locally, in a fully private room with a sunken kotatsu or table.

"Yuyuan" is an inn that draws in "Hitodama onsen," said to be the oldest in Kagoshima. You can enjoy the hot onsen, which is famous for its beauty-enhancing properties, in a free-flowing bath. It is conveniently located about 15 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport, and is easily accessible! It is also conveniently located for sightseeing in the Kirishima and Ebino Plateau areas, Sakurajima, and Kagoshima City areas, so it is also recommended as a base for couples who want to enjoy sightseeing.

The guest rooms are divided into the main building and a detached building. The detached buildings are further divided into single-story and maisonette types. All meal served in your in-room dining. In the evening, you can rent a DVD for free and enjoy movie time together in your room ♡

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The open-air baths in the guest rooms have different themes for each room. The baths in the Japanese-style rooms in the main building are open-air baths made of cypress wood and covered with tatami mats. You can spend the most relaxing time surrounded by the gentle scent of cypress. Enjoy the free-flowing waters of Hinatayama onsen, also known as the "beauty bath." The hotel also has a large public bath and a private bath for a fee. Amenities include POLA face wash, makeup remover, lotion, and milky lotion, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring!

For meal, you can enjoy the "Seasonal Kaiseki" or "Kagoshima Black Pork Shabu-Shabu" that focuses on locally produced and seasonal ingredients. In the morning, you can wake up your body slowly with the delicious "Japanese Gozen" with freshly cooked rice. If you are staying in the main building, you can relax in your room. Even if you are staying in the annex, you can enjoy your meal without worrying about being seen by others in the semi-private meal room.

Ten Terrace is based on the theme of "invite your partner on a couple's trip instead of saying you love them", making it the perfect onsen inn for couples. On the premises, there is also Kizuna Shrine, which is said to bring good luck in finding a partner. The highlight is the private onsen water pool that can be used all year round! It is 140cm deep and large enough for adults to swim comfortably. Why not spend a romantic time together, gazing at the vast nature of Kirishima in the morning and the beautiful starry sky at night?

There are 6 types of rooms with open-air baths. From some rooms, you can see Sakurajima floating in Kinko Bay. You can enjoy a magnificent view of the majestic nature and the open sky as far as the eye can see! The room also comes with a cocktail set that you can drink freely. Enjoy a relaxing time gazing at the ever-changing scenery with your drink. It's also nice that women can choose the color of their yukata.

The atmosphere and scenery vary depending on the room type, but the open-air bath in the guest room offers a refreshing and spectacular view like this. Enjoy a relaxing bath with your partner, gazing at the vast expanse of sky and the natural scenery that changes depending on the time of day. In addition, the hotel has four open-air baths with onsen water pools, as well as four open-air baths with private indoor baths. If they are available, please try using these as well.

The best thing about Ten Terrace is to relax and enjoy the gorgeous sweets carefully prepared by the pastry chef of the original sweets ♡ inn after dinner. For dinner, you can enjoy plenty of Kagoshima's local products, such as the healthy "Kagoshima Japanese black beef and black pork two kinds of shabu kaiseki" and the "Kagoshima black beef sukiyaki kaiseki" that is very satisfying. Please enjoy a stylish dinner time at a classic restaurant overlooking the Kirishima mountain range. After dinner, you can ♪ also get a free cocktail in the lobby

"Villa Montpetre" is an antique-style onsen inn that stands on a hill. There are only five rooms, all of which are independent suite villas. With a sauna, ping pong table, and deck terrace, you'll have a hard time deciding which room to stay in. Enjoy your stay in a private space.

All rooms have an open-air bath, but the most recommended for couples is the top-class "Eden" room! It is equipped with a realistic 7.1ch audio theater, making it feel like you are in a movie theater reserved for two. In addition, this room is the only one equipped with a special dining room, so you can meal in your in-room dining. It is perfect for couples who want to spend a long time alone. There are about 100 manga books in each room, so you won't get bored even before going to sleep or before checking out.

In addition to the open-air bath with a spectacular view, Eden also has a private sauna, a cold bath, and a semi-open-air indoor bath. You can sweat a lot in the sauna, or alternate between onsen and cold baths, and feel refreshed without leaving your room. The aroma of the simple sulfur onsen is also soothing.

O meal is a full course of creative French cuisine featuring fillet steak of Wagyu beef from Kagoshima. We use plenty of seasonal organic vegetables ordered directly from farmers. Please take your time and enjoy its taste nurtured by the rich nature of Kirishima. For breakfast, freshly baked bread and colorful fruits will surely make you happy ♡.

What did you think? Looking out at the great outdoors, such as Sakurajima, the Kirishima Mountain Range, and Kinko Bay, will naturally make you feel calm and happy. Enjoy a relaxing time in "Kirishima," far from the hustle and bustle, while warming yourself up in the open-air bath in your room just for the two of you.