Myoken Ishiharaso

Myoken Ishiharaso 妙見石原荘 As an unexpected fellow traveler told me, this luxury onsen has been considered luxury for a long time. Inside, everything is pleasant and smells of wood and oils. It seems all rooms have their own rotenburo (outdoor bath) inside. Also, thanks to the fellow traveler, I learned about the possibility to order kashikiri (private use) if you order lunch during the higawari (day-use) slot. There are 3 rotenburo, but I was able to visit only 1, and what a favorite view it was—a rotenburo located away from the building right next to a mountain river. During the higawari slot, it is not kashikiri, but outside the slot, it is kashikiri. There are towel racks nearby, so you can use it without bringing your own. The indoor baths are also pleasant with luxury-level amenities. There is lemon water and all-you-can-drink coffee. The cost for the higawari slot is 1700 yen. It is part of Kyushu 88 and Kirishima Yutabi.

361. Myoken Ishiharaso, Kirishima, Kagoshima ★★ I went for the day-use bath for ¥1,800, and in practice it includes unlimited towels. The day-use bath is listed from 11:30 to 15:00, with last entry at 13:30. They stamp the Kyushu 88 Onsen stamp rally. There are private baths, but only for overnight guests. 1. The outdoor bath is a great one, with a view of the river, a house on the other bank, and the forest. From 11:00 to 15:00, basically during the day-use bath period, it is for men, but for overnight guests it is mixed bathing the rest of the time. The water is clear, bluish-white, and slightly cloudy. Temperature: 41. 2. The indoor bath has a very intense design. It reminded me of Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. It looks really impressive. The air inside is comfortable to breathe. The water is clear, bluish-white, and slightly cloudy. Temperature: 40. A very good place, highly recommended at least for the day-use bath. I would not mind staying here too, everything looks very interesting. 08.01.2025