Ibusuki Sand Bath & Chiran Samurai Houses

Ibusuki Sand Bath & Chiran Samurai Houses

7 hours | Kagoshima | K O J - 1 5 5
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Chiran
  • Ibusuki
Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Prepare to relax, unwind and enjoy on this full-day tour. Your first stop is Ibusuki, the Satsuma Peninsula's foremost resort, famed for its therapeutic sand baths. Upon arriving at the hotel, you'll don a kimono and sit back as you're covered with warm sand up to your neck, followed by a shower and a Japanese-style bath. Next, you'll enjoy a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant. Next, head to Chiran, once the stronghold of the Shimazu samurai. Here, you'll witness a lane lined by residences of warriors who lived in Edo period (17th through mid-19th centuries). Your tour concludes with a relaxing drive back to the pier.

Special Notes:

Passengers are provided with a cotton kimono and small towel for their sand bath. Changing facilities are available.
Passengers with a history of high blood pressure, heart problems, skin problems cannot participate on this tour; a medical release must be completed prior to participation.
Tatoo is not allowed.
The hot sand bath is not wheelchair accessible; This tour is not recommended for passengers with walking difficulties.
We suggest passengers carry local currency for purchases.
Tour will not visit inside the samurai houses.
Tour order may vary.
A minimum of 20 passengers is required for this tour to operate.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Medical Restriction:

Passengers with a history of high blood pressure, heart problems, skin problems cannot participate on this tour; a medical release must be completed prior to participation.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a Ibusuki Sand Bath at the Iwasaki Hotel

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:30
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 150
Steps: 50
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Lunch at the hotel or restaurant

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Restroom available: Yes

Visit Chiran and stroll down a street linesd with samurai houses

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Travel time: 01:15
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 770
Steps: 3
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Reboard your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:15