How to Get to Kirishima Onsen from Kagoshima Airport, Hakata, and Ibusuki Onsen (Transportation Guide)

Let’s go from Kagoshima Airport and Ibusuki Onsen to Kirishima Onsen!

From Kagoshima Airport, direct buses, from Kagoshima, direct express trains, and from Hakata (Fukuoka), JR Shinkansen, and express trains operate to the Kirishima areas. And from Ibusuki Onsen, conventional lines, and express trains connect to the Kirishima Onsen.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Kirishima hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!

• Boarding Bus Stop

• Kagoshima Airport

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• Arrival Bus Stop

• Maruo Onsen / Iodani

• 40mAirport bus

• 910 yen

• Boarding Station

• JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Kirishima-Jingu Station

• 55mJR Limited Express

• 1690 yen

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• Arrival Bus Stop

• Maruo Onsen / Iodani

• 30mLocal bus

• 710 yen

• Boarding Station

• JR Hakata Station

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station

• 1h30mJR Shinkansen

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• Transfer Point 2

• JR Kirishima-Jingu Station

• 55mJR Limited Express

• 12570 yen

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• Arrival Bus Stop

• Maruo Onsen / Iodani

• 30mLocal bus

• 710 yen

• Boarding Station

• JR Ibusuki Station

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station

• 1h10mJR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line

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• Transfer Point 2

• JR Kirishima-Jingu Station

• 55mJR Limited Express

• 2730 yen

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• Arrival Bus Stop

• Maruo Onsen / Iodani

• 30mLocal bus

• 710 yen

The rates are those as of December 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.

List of Ryokans in Kirishima Onsen