Kagoshima: Ibusuki Scenic Train & Sand Bath One-Day Tour

- 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.

Itinerary

1. Meet the guide
2. 【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. (1h 0min) Admission included
3. 【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. (1h 0min) Admission included
4. 【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. (1h 30min) Admission included
5. 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! (1h 0min) Admission included
6. Fresh seafood market and restaurant at Ibusuki's Yamakawa Port. Lunchtime (Lunch is not included in the price) (1h 0min)
7. End tour

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