Ibusuki Sand Bath and Senganen Garden
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Port
Kagoshima, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$350
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Exploring the Ibusuki Sand Bath and exploring the beautiful Senganen Garden will provide you with the perfect blend of relaxation and cultural immersion, making for an unforgettable experience in Japan.
Your first stop is at Ibusuki – the Satsuma Peninsula's foremost resort, famed for its therapeutic sand baths. A tonic for circulation and general health, the hot springs heat the sand to approximately 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon arrival at a local hotel, you'll don a kimono (yukata) and sit back as you're covered with warm sand up to your neck. Relax and savor the sensation; then, you'll take a shower and a Japanese-style bath.
Next, you'll enjoy a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant.
Finally, head to Sengan-en Garden — a fine specimen of Japanese landscape gardening with Sakurajima and Kinko Bay harmoniously forming its beautiful backdrop. Here you’ll explore meticulously landscaped grounds, historic buildings and stunning views of Sakurajima volcano, creating a serene and picturesque setting.
Your tour concludes with a relaxing drive back to the pier.
Please note:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Guests with a history of high blood pressure, heart problems or skin problems are not allowed to participate. Tattoos are not allowed. We suggest passengers carry local currency for purchases. Tour order may vary. Passengers are provided with a cotton kimonos and small towel for their sand bath. Changing facilities are available. For the Japanese style bath, wearing swimsuit is not allowed. The visit to Senganen Garden includes walking over uneven, bare and gravelled grounds. Some parts of Senganen Garden are not wheelchair accessible.