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Hotel Kirishima Castle

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kirishima with a sauna and spa services

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Exterior
Hot springs
Public bath
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Hotel Kirishima Castle offers a peaceful mountain escape with an indoor mineral hot spring and sauna. Enjoy on-site shops, a bar, and authentic Japanese dishes at KIRISHIMA restaurant. Free self-parking and luggage storage enhance the tranquil setting.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese Western Style Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Western Style Room, Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese Western Style Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Kirishima, Hotel Kirishima Castle is in the mountains. Sekibira Onsen and Takachiho Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park and Maruo Falls.
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3878-49 Takachiho, Makizono-cho, Kirishima, Kagoshima-ken, 899-6603

What's nearby

  • Maruo Falls - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kirishima Shinwanosato Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Kirishima Shrine - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Takachiho Farm - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kirishima Kareigawa Station - 19 min drive
  • Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪まきばのレストラン - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪薩摩蒸気屋 霧島民芸村店 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪ARIA SERENA - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪がまこう庵 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪花粋苑 - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kirishima Castle

Hotel in the mountains
At Hotel Kirishima Castle, you can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs or sauna, and indulge in a facial, a massage, or a body treatment. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, KIRISHIMA, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a gift shop
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All 158 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • KIRISHIMA
  • RYOMA

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Kirishima Castle
Kirishima Castle
Castle Hotel Kirishima
Castle Hotel Kirishima
Hotel Kirishima Castle Hotel
Hotel Kirishima Castle Kirishima
Hotel Kirishima Castle Hotel Kirishima

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kirishima Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Kirishima Castle?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kirishima Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Kirishima Castle?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Kirishima Castle located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maruo Falls and Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park. Sekibira Onsen is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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