Satsuma Resort Hotel

Show Golf's Korean staff were convenient to deal with. The course sits in the mountains, but there weren't blind holes or much undulation. Fairways were wide, and the greens were in good shape.

The dinner half-buffet had a broad selection of Korean food, and breakfast did too. I noticed quite a few Korean guests staying there. The bath felt luxurious, with both a sauna and an open-air section, and I felt like an aristocrat. The price was reasonable, so I thought it was excellent value. The outdoor pool is open in summer, which seems great for families. I was also grateful for the helpful front desk staff. On my way back to Kumamoto from Yakushima, I stayed one weekday night after getting off the ship to relax. It was quiet and cool, with lots of greenery around the large hotel and golf course. The facilities felt luxurious. I had booked a single room but was upgraded to a spacious, comfortable twin. The amenities were excellent, and the soft Imabari towels especially impressed me.

Getting into town meant taking a taxi or renting a car, and the ride was about 40 minutes. The town itself is small, so... There wasn't a convenience store, just expensive things for sale. The buffet was basically all greens. Filling, I guess, and perfect if you're dieting. The room's sauna facilities were the only good part. The fairways were wide, but water hadn't drained, probably because of rain. The greens were a mess, just dirt.

Since it's a resort, you can find everything you need on site. The hot springs and golf course are both great. Highly recommended! Highly recommended~^^