Yamabiko Ryokan

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.6

Located in the Kurokawa hot-spring area, Yamabiko Ryokan offers public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and some rooms with mountain or river views. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public area and guests can request relaxing massages for an extra cost. JR Aso Train Station is a 1-hour drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a private toilet. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western beds. Bathrooms are shared. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and free parking is on-site. Guests can refresh in the sauna rooms and play table tennis after a long bath. Luggage storage is available at the front desk. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the private dining rooms with a Nakai-san personal attendant service. Ryokan Yamabiko is a 5-minute drive from Meotodaki Falls and a 20-minute drive from Kuju Forest Park Ski Resprt. Kumamoto Airport is about a 70-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Morgese
United States United States
“The property was very well appointed with many private spa rooms to use as well as other amenities the surrounding area was lush and peaceful the food was very delicious and the staff were all very helpful and friendly”
Sea2sea
United States United States
“Yamabiko is exceptional. It offers a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity, with delicious and surprisingly large meals; two large baths that are open to onsen-hoppers; and 6 private baths that are available only to guests. The rooms are...”
Marie
Singapore Singapore
“Comfortable room with a nice river-facing view. Tap water's drinkable. Sufficiently staffed with English-speaking staff. Friendly, hospitable service throughout—from the front desk to the restaurant. Onsen was well-maintained and clean; I loved...”
Malachi
United States United States
“We took the meals, and we were so glad we did; they were not only delicious, but offered unique local cuisine that we would normally not have had the opportunity to try. The staff were incredibly friendly, gracious, and welcoming.”
Acharai
Thailand Thailand
“The best place i stay on this trip. Offer private onzen with 6 difference style. Super nice outdoor onsen which you must not miss to try on. Offer private dinner and BF. Very helpful staff.”
Kevin
United States United States
“EVERYTHING. The staff are AMAZING. They gave us the full white-glove treatment and were very attentive. It's the small things like hand written notes and the custom name sign they made for us that go a long way. The mixed wood/tatami mat...”
Marcus
United States United States
“Beautiful property in a great location. Very friendly and helpful staff, amazing food. The onsens are wonderful!”
Kory
United States United States
“Everyone there was amazing! Helpful, kind, and informative. For example, they booked a bus for us to get to our next accommodations in kyushu! Rooms were amazing, and baths were top tier. I will be returning in the near future!😊”
Brenden
United States United States
“The room was incredible and the staff was wonderful. The variety of private baths available was the best of all the ryokans in the whole village, and the status screen in the room made it easy to determine when one was available. It was a...”
Vincent
Singapore Singapore
“Location, private onsen the design of Ryokan, service with a smile and helpful staff.”

Area info

Amenities of Yamabiko Ryokan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property will send you an email after the booking is made. You are kindly requested to reply to the email in order to confirm your booking.

Please inform Yamabiko Ryokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests with tattoos are not allowed to use shared bathing areas and other shared facilities.

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