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Yakakutei

4.0 star property
Riverfront ryokan with airport shuttle service and spa services

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Hot springs
Property entrance
Standard Suite Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Nestled near Kirishima Shrine, Yakakutei offers a serene retreat with an on-site Japanese garden and hot springs. Unwind with spa services like facials or massages, indulge in breakfast and dinner at Sansen restaurant, then connect to WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Suite Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Suite Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Villa, Non Smoking (Seishinan)

Superior Villa, Non Smoking (Seishinan) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Villa, Non Smoking (Seishinan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Executive Villa, Non Smoking (Kankanan)

Executive Villa, Non Smoking (Kankanan) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Villa, Non Smoking (Kankanan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Luxury Villa, Non Smoking (Munian)

Luxury Villa, Non Smoking (Munian) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Villa, Non Smoking (Munian)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Villa, Non Smoking (Shuseian)

Premium Villa, Non Smoking (Shuseian) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premium Villa, Non Smoking (Shuseian)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 66 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Japanese style Room Shiunan

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Suite Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Japanese style Syuuseian

  • Sleeps 4

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Japanese Style Munian

  • Sleeps 4

Luxury Villa, Non Smoking (Munian)

  • Sleeps 5

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Deluxe Japanese style kankanan

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Superior Japanese style-Seishinan

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Japanese style-Seishinan

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

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1-8 Togou, Hayato-machi, Kirishima, Kagoshima-ken, 899-5115

What's nearby

  • Kagoshima Shrine - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Myoken Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kagoshima Airport Observation Tower - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Kirishima Shrine - 20 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Takachiho Farm - 22 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hayato Station - 10 min drive
  • Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪九州筑豊ラーメン山小屋 隼人店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪カフェレストラン デルソーレ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪一もり - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪そば茶屋 吹上庵 空港バイパス店 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪桃太郎 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Yakakutei

Upscale ryokan near Kirishima Shrine
Located close to Barrel Valley Praha&Gen, Yakakutei provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a Japanese garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a massage, or a facial. The on-site restaurant, Sansen, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on site, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Yakakutei include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM on request
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sansen

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river

Spa

  • Facials
  • Hot springs
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 12 2025 to January 3 2026 (dates subject to change).

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Yakakutei Inn Kirishima
Yakakutei Inn
Yakakutei Kirishima
Yakakutei
Yakakutei Ryokan
Yakakutei Kirishima
Yakakutei Ryokan Kirishima

Frequently asked questions

Is Yakakutei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yakakutei?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yakakutei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yakakutei?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Yakakutei provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 4 PM–6:30 PM on request.

Where is Yakakutei located?

Situated near the airport, this spa ryokan is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Barrel Valley Praha&Gen and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kirishima Shrine and Takachiho Farm. Kirishima Shinwanosato Park and Maruo Falls are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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