Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro, private hot spring
Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro, private hot spring
You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro, private hot spring. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.
Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro in Ibusuki offers family rooms with tatami floors and private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a seating area, and a TV. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a public bath, bike hire, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 52 mi from Kagoshima Airport, the ryokan is near attractions such as Iwasaki Art Museum (1.9 mi) and Flower Park Kagoshima (8.1 mi). Free toiletries and slippers are provided. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, family-friendly environment, and delicious dinner.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Sign in, save money

Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
- Beth
United States
“This was my second stay at this marvelous ryokan. The innkeeper is an engaging and friendly warm soul. She makes guests feel welcome and shares her love for Ibusuki through touring recommendations and cultural information. The food is...” - Karen
Japan
“Great food, very welcoming staff, we got a room upgrade due to being one of the few guests on the off season, and we enjoyed the bicycle rental.” - Walter
United States
“The best host of my 3 weeks in Japan. Felt like visiting with an old friend, Hideaki made the stay so special. He had the best recommendations and we stayed up too late sharing stories and shochu in his family ryokan. Great food and private onsens...” - Hajime
United States
“The mistress of the ryokan (Okami-san) was very friendly and helpful. The room conserves the Showa-era vibes very well and I was like a time-tripped. Very authentic Japanese breakfast and nice hot tub. If you want to experience an old-schooled...” - Clarence
Australia
“Good, clean, affordable accomodation. Good Japanese breakfast at an appropriate price. Lovely administrator cared about all of our needs.” - Cho
United States
“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...” - Terence
United States
“The room is a standard traditional tatami room with futon (as opposed to a western bed). There were 2 available onsens within the property - both indoors. I enjoyed the traditional Japanese breakfast (for an additional fee). The staff there was...” - Bg
United States
“The hostess went out of her way to make me feel at home. The food was delicious, my room spacious and comfortable, everything I needed was easy to get to ... I'd love to return!” - "';javascript:alert('jb');
Netherlands
“Ibusuki was a bit too quiet (not a single sand bath open) when we visited but our stay at Kawakyu was what made it a good trip. You get to bathe in onsen water when you arrive, a few meters away from your room. The ryokan hosts were very nice and...” - Colin
United Kingdom
“Lovely lady running it and managing to provide me with vegetarian meals”

Managed by Oyama Family
Company info
Property info
Neighborhood info
Languages Spoken
English,JapaneseArea info
Amenities of Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro, private hot spring
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Public Bath
- Hot spring bath
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.






The fine print
Guests may check in after 15:00.
The hotel has a curfew at 24:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.
Please inform Family Ryokan Kawakyu with Showa Retro, private hot spring of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.