Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro, private hot spring

Good, clean, affordable accomodation. Good Japanese breakfast at an appropriate price. Lovely administrator cared about all of our needs.

We had dinner Option 3 (beef). Quality was good, not exceptional however overpriced - better options in town. Do not recommend. Miss vegetarian dishes.

Sweet and clean little family Ryokan close to the harbour of Ibusuki, about half an hour walk from the hot sand spa. If you stay, you must have the excellent traditional Japanese food for dinner, that is prepared by the sweet and friendly hostess with a lot of love.

The host is very helpful.

Difficult to climb stairs especially for the elderly. Sleeping on tatami can be challenging for those who have challenges with getting up and lying down. Definitely not for those who must sleep on a proper bed..

Wonderfully warm and welcoming was Mr Hideaki and the ryokan staff. From train station drop and pick up to a tailored to our interests day tour of Ibusuki (so very well worth it) to restaurant recommendations to good stories sum up our stay! The place was clean, calm, located in walking distance to the famous the sand baths as well as multiple restaurants. The Japanese traditional breakfast was very good. The common bath area was very clean and well maintain! Overall splendid time, we could not have asked for more! Thank you Mr Hideaki!!

Large comfortable room, friendly and very helpful hosts (we were picked up/dropped off at railway station on arrival/departure), bit out of main area, but centre of town only about 15 mins walk away. Host knows the area really well and can make recommendations on sights, day-trips, restaurants etc. We had the optional meal at the ryokan one night which was superb.

Not much to dislike really, location was a bit out of town, but we knew that beforehand, and same with fact that although we had toilet and sink in the room, we'd have to use the shared bathrooms to shower (these lockable for private use of course).

The Staff was very welcoming and helpful, starting with kindly greeting us at Ibusuki train station and generously providing a ride to the ryokan. Loved the traditional tatami room and wonderful hot springs (even with a private bath area). The owner was very responsive to communication via Booking message app and also has very strong English so all went smoothly. Breakfast on site was very good and convenient since restaurants are primarily near the station.

nothing in particular to note.

It’s a traditional Japanese setting with private onsen. It’s a Quiet and peaceful stay.

Location not too favorable and very limited food choices.

Owner friendly. Well facilitated accomodation.

Location is far from Ibusaki station.