Kagoshima Sun Royal Hotel

Boasting a 13th-floor hot-spring bath overlooking Kagoshima Bay, French and Japanese restaurants and a 24-hour reception, Sun Royal Hotel is 15 minutes from JR Kagoshima-Chuo Train Station on the free shuttle.

Rooms offer views of either Kagoshima city or Sakurajima Island, and include an en suite bath with slippers and amenities. All are air-conditioned, with free wired internet and green tea. Guests can watch satellite channels and pay programmes on the LCD TV.

Temmonkan-dori Road is 3 km from the hotel, and Kagoshima University is 2 km away. Bicycles are available for hire.

Massages and saunas offer relaxation, while a concierge is available to help with activities. Currency exchange and luggage storage services are available at the front desk.

The colonial-style Trian serves a daily Western buffet breakfast, and French cuisine and bay views are on offer at the 13th-floor Phoenix. Shichisai offers fresh Japanese dishes. Sky Bar Subaru has cocktails and panoramic views.

Rooms: 265
Rate: 9500 - 22000 JPY

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Free shuttles depart from JR Kagoshima-Chuo Train Station about once an hour between 08:40-22:10. The shuttles run on a schedule and depart from the East 18 stop.