Getting There
Ibusuki is approximately an hour from Kagoshima Chuo Station by JR train, with the fare costing ¥970 ($8.10/£4.05) one-way. Buses depart from Kagoshima's Yamagataya Bus Center in the heart of the city (near the Asahi Dori streetcar stop) seven times a day (some make stops at Kagoshima Chuo Station before traveling onward), reaching Ibusuki's train station 1 1/2 hours later and costing ¥850 ($7.10/£3.55) one-way.
Visitor Information
Ibusuki Tourist Information (tel. 0993/22-4114; daily 9am-6pm) is located in Ibusuki Station. For online information, go to www.city.ibusuki.lg.jp.
Getting Around
The small town of Ibusuki is spread along the coast, and public buses run along the main streets. Taxis are also readily available. However, probably the easiest way to get around is by rental bike, available at Ibusuki Station for ¥500 ($4.15/£2.10) for 2 hours or ¥1,500 ($13/£6.50) all day. With a Japan Rail Pass, rates are ¥300 ($2.50/£1.25) and ¥900 ($7.50/£3.75) respectively. By bike it takes about 7 minutes to the Natural Sand Bath and about 25 minutes to public swimming beaches and Chiringashima.
