Ibusuki | Take Tamatebako all the way to Ibusuki for a sweaty trip

There are many hot springs. Have you ever tried a sand bath? Take the Ibusuki Tamatebako train from Kagoshima and head south to experience the feeling of being "buried alive". Put on the provided yukata and go to the freezing outdoors. The staff will point out the pit and you should put a towel around your neck. Then they will cover you with warm sand step by step. The staff will also kindly help you take photos. Then, just relax and feel your body getting warm. To be honest, the weight of the sand and the gradual warming meant that by the time I climbed out of the sand pit, my yukata was already soaked. Finally, you can return to the large public bath to enjoy the hot springs and steam room oven. This sand bath has a history of more than 300 years. You must try it if you have the chance. Back to the Ibusuki Tamatebako, this black and white Langkun train, like other special trains in Kyushu, has a wooden interior, panoramic seats, and limited black and white pudding. There is a full sense of holiday ritual during the journey. Finally, a bowl of Ibusuki ramen is the perfect end to the journey. The ramen at Menya Jiro is not added with garlic but with crispy scallion oil, which has a familiar Taiwanese taste. 📍Address: 〒891-0406 Yu-no-Hama 5-chome 25-18, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture #JanuaryGoodPlaces2025