Kyukamura Ibusuki, a resort hotel set within Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture (General Manager: 假屋 和郎), begins serving a seasonal specialty, the Ise Ebi (Japanese spiny lobster) Course, from Tuesday, September 1 — timed with the city's Ibusuki Autumn Gourmet Festival, which opens the same day.
This year, the hotel is also introducing an a la carte dish, Ise Ebi Tempura and Ise Ebi Miso Soup (¥4,000, tax included), giving guests another way to enjoy the season's Ise Ebi alongside the specialty course.
Ibusuki Autumn Gourmet Festival
Autumn in Ibusuki brings an abundance of seasonal ingredients, Ise Ebi among them, making it a season to fully savor the city's food culture. The Ibusuki Autumn Gourmet Festival brings together local accommodations and restaurants to showcase the region's food and tourism appeal through its autumn flavors.
As a participating facility, Kyukamura Ibusuki joins in with its seasonal Ise Ebi Course, along with the a la carte Ise Ebi Tempura and Ise Ebi Miso Soup, sharing in the autumn food culture of Ibusuki together with the wider community.
Ibusuki Autumn Gourmet Festival official website: https://www.ibusuki.or.jp/eat/gourmetfes/
Seasonal Ise Ebi Course
A season-limited specialty built around Ise Ebi, often called the king of autumn flavors.
The course lets guests savor Ise Ebi prepared in a variety of styles — served live as sashimi, steamed in a bamboo steamer, and fried as tempura, finished with a miso soup made afterward. The main course is served alongside a half buffet.
- Period: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to Monday, November 30, 2026
- Price: From ¥25,000 per person (tax included, bathing tax separate; 1 night with 2 meals, based on 2 guests sharing one room)
Sample Course Menu
- Starter: Taka Ebi shrimp and mushroom dressed with grated daikon
- Sashimi: A platter of live Ise Ebi and local fish sashimi
- Table dish: Ise Ebi steamed in a bamboo steamer
- Fried dish: Ise Ebi tempura
- Soup: Ise Ebi miso soup
Ise Ebi Tempura and Miso Soup as an A La Carte Dish
Alongside the seasonal Ise Ebi Course, the hotel is also offering an a la carte dish, Ise Ebi Tempura and Ise Ebi Miso Soup (¥4,000, tax included), letting guests enjoy the season's Ise Ebi through tempura and miso soup. It's a good option for anyone who wants to add one more dish to dinner.
A La Carte Dish
Ise Ebi Tempura and Ise Ebi Miso Soup — Price: ¥4,000 (tax included)
Half Buffet and Night Dessert Takeout
Dinner at Kyukamura Ibusuki pairs a kaiseki course by the head chef with a half buffet. Guests can freely enjoy items such as freshly fried tempura, Kagoshima's local dishes, and seasonal menu items, alongside the seasonal Ise Ebi Course or the a la carte dish for a taste of Kagoshima.
The evening continues after dinner with Night Dessert Takeout, where guests can bring sweets from the dessert corner back to their room or terrace. The lineup includes Kagoshima's famous shirokuma shaved ice that guests make themselves, mini parfaits, and the chef's own anko monaka (a wafer sandwich filled with sweet red bean paste), for a dessert time to enjoy at leisure.
About Kyukamura Ibusuki
Set in the Ibusuki hot spring resort area known for its sand baths, Kyukamura Ibusuki is a resort surrounded by Mt. Uomi and Kinko Bay. The hotel offers its signature sand bath onsen, a naturally flowing hot spring, and dishes showcasing the flavors of Kagoshima. Guests can also take part in nature experiences such as walking the sandbar to Chiringashima Island and camping.
- Location: 10445 Higashikata, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture 891-0404
- General Manager: 假屋 和郎
- URL: https://www.qkamura.or.jp/ibusuki/
