Ibusuki Sand Bath Onsen

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World-renowned and boasted by Ibusuki City, "Ibusuki Sand Bath Onsen" has a history of over 300 years and is the ultimate wellness resort where you can enjoy the world's only and highly unique "natural sand bath experience" utilizing natural geothermal heat emerging on the beach. Wearing a yukata (light cotton kimono) and lying down on the beautiful sandy shore, staff cover your entire body with warm sand containing hot spring moisture. This slowly warms your core, providing amazing detoxification and relaxation. Listening to the gentle lapping of the Pacific Ocean waves and feeling the soothing sea breeze while buried in the sand is pure, blissful healing. As an evolved form of Japan's exceptional hot spring culture, this famous site is highly acclaimed by international travelers.

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Ibusuki Sand Bath Onsen

Address: 3805-1 Junicho, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website: https://ibusuki.iwasakihotels.com/hotspring/
Operator: Ibusuki Sand Bath Onsen

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