Kirishima Onsen Village & Maruo Falls
霧島温泉郷・丸尾滝
A cluster of hot springs at 600 to 850 meters elevation on the foothills of the Kirishima Mountains, with a variety of spring waters and steam rising throughout. The hot spring water flows down to form Maruo Falls.
Kirishima Onsen Village is a general name for the hot spring areas of Hayashida Onsen, Maruo Onsen, Iodani (Sulfur Valley) Onsen, and Kurikawa Onsen. They are scattered across the southern foothills of the Kirishima mountain range and are known for their sulfur-rich springs. Options range from large resort hotels to rustic secret baths, and many inns offer bathing without an overnight stay. Maruo, at the heart of the hot spring town, has free foot baths and the Kirishima Onsen Market, where you can buy onsen eggs and steamed snacks. Nearby Maruo Falls, about 23 meters high, is formed by hot spring water flowing together, and it is illuminated at night. Getting there: about 25 minutes by bus from JR Kirishima-jingu Station, and about 30 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport.
Opening hours
Open all day (pure bathing hours vary by inn)
Nearby sights
- Lake Onami
- Kirishima Shinwa-no-Sato Park
- Ebino Plateau
- Mount Karakuni
- Kirishima-jingu Shrine
- Takachiho-gawara & Mount Takachiho-no-mine
- Kirishima Open-Air Museum
- Takachiho Farm