Ibusuki Natural Sand Bath Center Saraku
砂むし会館 砂楽
Ibusuki, in the south of the Satsuma Peninsula, is famous for its natural steam sand baths. At Saraku, by the beach, visitors lie down and are covered with sand warmed by hot spring water. The center also has an indoor hot spring bath. It is a well-known local experience that many visitors try once.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Open from 8:30 to 20:30, closing at 21:00.
- Closed
The bath hall closes temporarily for maintenance on set dates, such as December 14–18, 2026.
- Admission
Adults 1,500 yen, children 1,000 yen.
- Getting there
About a 5-minute drive from JR Ibusuki Station; local buses also run.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Facilities are the sand bath and an indoor hot spring (chloride spring).
Tips for Muslim visitors
- For the sand bath you change into a rented cotton yukata (robe) in the changing room, with nothing worn underneath according to the guide. Plan for this if you want to stay more covered.
- You lie down and staff cover you with sand heated to 50–55°C. About ten minutes is usually enough, though it varies from person to person.
- At most public hot springs in Japan people bathe naked, in baths separated by gender, and swimwear is usually not allowed. If you prefer privacy, look for a private bath (kashikiri-buro), an in-room bath or a foot bath.
- Wash your body at the shower area before entering the bath. Many visitors who want to stay covered choose a foot bath instead.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kagoshima and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Kagoshima
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:04
- Sunrise06:37
- Dhuhr12:03
- Asr15:04
- Maghrib17:26
- Isha18:48
Times are calculated for Kagoshima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Kagoshima.
Places to pray near Ibusuki Natural Sand Bath Center Saraku
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Ibusuki Natural Sand Bath Center Saraku
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kagoshima-kankou.com, ibusuki.or.jp