Kagoshima, Japan
Sheraton Kagoshima
Botanical onsen tower
Kagoshima, Japan
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottBotanical onsen tower
Living plant walls and an on-site volcanic spring bring a traditional bathhouse rhythm to this modern high-rise.
What it’s good at
Notable
Jun Aizaki layers subtle volcanic motifs across public spaces and glass-walled lounges.
Listed
An on-site sodium chloride volcanic spring feeds fifth-floor indoor and open-air onsen baths.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The public spaces are dazzling, from the atrium with its living green wall to the diverse and unique dining venues.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Takenohashi tram stop sits just outside the entrance, putting Kagoshima-Chuo Station and downtown streets within easy reach.
The rooms
Western-style rooms favor muted tones and uncluttered layouts, with wide windows looking out toward Mount Sakurajima or the city.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Indoor baths rest under slatted timber ceilings, and the outdoor terrace has foot baths set beside cushioned daybeds.
The spa and gym
Esthetique Marea has private rooms for body wraps and facials, and the 24-hour gym includes treadmills and free weights.
Restaurant
FLYING HOG GRILL
Top-floor tables look across Kinko Bay, and the open kitchen prepares Peking duck and regional Wagyu.
At the table
Vivarium pours cocktails under hanging greenhouse foliage, and &More serves coffee and pastries beside the lobby.
How it began
The tower rose on the former grounds of the city transportation bureau during the Kirameki Terrace district redevelopment.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.