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.

Valentin Saksamaa

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!!

Wanjiru Prantsusmaa

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.

Neil Suurbritannia

It is a well run family ryokan, with a real sense of duty and care shown by the staff. We were collected from the port on arrival and driven to the railway station on departure for free. Lovely gesture which made our stay all the more sweet

Mark Suurbritannia

Super friendly staff. Offered us a ride into town upon check in and gave us very valuable tips on where to go, what to eat and do in Ibusuki. The place comes with a private bookable onsen, which is perfect for couples.

Kei Rootsi

I had a great time staying at Family Ryokan Kawakyu. Oyama-san and his staff were very kind and accommodating. The rooms were clean and well-appointed. The hot bath was amazing after a long flight, and the breakfast in the morning was authentic and delicious. Oyama-san also helped me organise an electric bicycle for cycling around the Ibusuki area, and he pointed out some great local sights for me to see. This kind of generous, local hospitality is what makes staying at a Ryokan the best experience - you don’t get this in traditional hotels! Highly recommended!

David Austraalia

This Ryokan is well located, you can easily reach the train station by walking. I felt very welcome and had very good recommendations from my host. I even had a car ride to the nearby sand bath which was really great. I booked with meals and they were very delicious original Japanese.

Jane Saksamaa

the staff was so welcoming and warm with us. it’s a quiet place.

Apolline Prantsusmaa

Lovely property, about 15 min walk from station, close to everything. Excellent response and lovely staff. Highly recommended.

Rajagopal India

Our host is very knowledgeable and provides excellent service, the traditional breakfast was wonderful and the dinner was even better. The on-site onset was a welcome end of the day.

Jean Kanada