This exclusive private tour takes you to Ibusuki, Kagoshima. Ride the special "Tamatebako" sightseeing train. Experience the unique hot sand baths for relaxation. Then, visit a katsuobushi (dried bonito) factory to see how this traditional Japanese ingredient is made.
Options
Tamatebako Train Limited Express Round Trip
One-Way Tamatebako Express & Local Train Return with Sume experience
Tamatebako Train Limited Express Round Trip with Chinese Guide
One-Way Tamatebako Express & Local Train Return with Chinese Guide (Sume experience include)
The Highlight
- Private & Personalized: It's an exclusive tour just for you, allowing for a relaxed pace and tailored experience.
- Iconic Train Ride: Enjoy a scenic journey on the famous "Tamatebako" sightseeing train.
- Unique Sand Baths: Experience Ibusuki's therapeutic hot sand baths, a rare and relaxing detox.
- Cultural & Culinary Insight: Discover the traditional art of katsuobushi (dried bonito) making with a factory tour.
- Convenient Day Trip: Easily accessible for a full day of unique activities.
The Experience
【Ibusuki no Tamatebako Train】 The Ibusuki no Tamatebako is a special sightseeing train that travels along the coast in Kagoshima. It runs along the scenic Ibusuki Makurazaki Line, connecting Kagoshima-Chuo Station to Ibusuki Station . The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.
【Ibusuki Natural Hot Sand Bath】 The specialty of Ibusuki Onsen is the sand steamed hot spring. A hot spring method unique to Kagoshima Prefecture, a volcanic country, where you are buried in warm sand that uses volcanic heat to warm your body from the core, which promotes sweating throughout the body and brings about a detox effect. Sweat comfortably and feel refreshed! The sea spreads out in front of you, and the calm sound of the waves will naturally relax your mind. Spend a luxurious time only in Kagoshima Prefecture, enjoying the sand steamed hot spring while looking at Mt. Kaimondake.
【Katsuobushi】 Katsuobushi, which is famous as a special product of Yamakawa, Ibusuki City, especially Honkarebushi, which accounts for 70% of the national market, is also a gem that has been nurtured by encounters unique to a port town.
Ibusuki bonito, which is indispensable of Japanese food and dashi culture, is now getting famous not only in Japan, but also in the world. After the dried bonito manufacturing factory tour, you will experience how to make a chabushi by shaving the dried bonito yourself. You can enjoy the taste of the original dried bonito!
【Locally Sourced Ingredients Steamed with "Sume"】 At “Eel Onsen Sumehiroba” in Ibusuki City, visitors can experience steaming local foods by themselves. You can experience steaming with high-temperature steam of about 90°C, called “Sumeh”. This is a special cooking method using geothermal heat.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- 09:56Depart Kagoshima Chuo Station (Tamatebako #1)
- 10:47Arrival at Ibusuki Station
- Katsuobushi (Dried Bonito) Factory
- 12:30Free Lunch at Michi-no-Eki Yamakawa (Iokaido)
- Sunamushi Onsen Saraku *experience Ibusuki famous hot sand bath !!
- Return trip: Local train tour only Unagi Onsen Sume Hiroba Experience Cooking with a Natural Kamado "Sume"
- IbusukiLocal train ・Tamatebako #6 ・Local train
- Back to Kagoshima chuo station 16:00～17:10
- Ibusuki station ・Tamatebako #6 or Local train
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
【Lunch isn't included 】 You'll enjoy fresh seafood and other great local food at Roadside Station Io-Kaido on your own. ・This is a private tour. ・The minimum number of participants is 4 person.
Important Booking Information
◆ Times are subject to change with or without notice. ◆ You will need a towel to protect against the sand when taking a sand bath. (Can be purchased on the spot for 200 yen)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)