시비 온센 하타고 시비소

♨️A 750-year-old mountain ryokan, steeped in the water of the gods

Kagoshima · Hatago Shibiso

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Shibi Onsen: The Water of the Gods

• ♨️Shibi Onsen carries 750 years of history and has long been called the 'water of the gods'
• 🧖‍♀️A pH 9.4 alkaline simple sulfur spring, a smooth-skinned beauty bath
• 🌡️Said to help with nerve pain, sore muscles, joint pain, and poor circulation

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Two Naturally Flowing Springs, Different Temperatures

• 💧Enjoy two naturally flowing springs at different temperatures
• ♨️Sourced at 43°C and 51°C — choose whichever suits you
• 🌿Water rises naturally from the ground straight into the tub

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A Riverside Open-Air Spring

• 🏞️Unwind to the sound of the river in a natural open-air bath facing the water
• 🪨An outdoor bath fed directly by spring water rising among the rocks
• 🕖For guests only, open 7:30am to 8:30pm

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Local Cuisine from Mountain, Sea, and River

• 🍲A dinner made with care, drawing on seasonal ingredients from mountain, sea, and river
• 🐗Wild boar hot pot and other healthy seasonal game dishes available on request
• 🍚Generous, home-style country cooking that keeps regulars coming back

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A Wholesome Breakfast

• 🍳A wholesome breakfast to match a refreshing morning
• 🐟A hearty array of sides — fish, eggs, seasoned greens, and more
• 🍵Enjoy a relaxed meal in the dedicated dining hall

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Calm, Simple Rooms

• 🛏️A 15-mat tatami room, a Japanese-Western twin room, and a Western-style single room
• 📺Air conditioning, TV, fridge, electric kettle, and amenities provided
• 🪟Rooms have no private bath — soak instead in the communal bath and outdoor spring

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A Warm, Welcoming Lounge

• 🛋️Take it easy in the lobby lounge overlooking the river
• 🏮A cozy mountain ryokan with a small shop and dining hall
• 🚭Credit cards are not accepted, so please bring cash

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The Road into the Kagoshima Mountains

• 🚗About 45 minutes by car from Yokogawa IC on the Kyushu Expressway
• 🚌By bus from JR Izumi Station to Miyanojo stop, then about 15 minutes by taxi
• 🅿️Free parking available for about 10 cars

At Shibi Onsen, the 'water of the gods' flowing for 750 years, soak in two naturally flowing springs of different temperatures and a riverside open-air bath. A small ryokan where local cuisine drawing on mountain, sea, and river awaits, alongside the warm hospitality of a mountain village.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

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