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Minamioguni

27 ryokans

Aso

12 ryokans

Minami Aso

8 ryokans

Yamaga

7 ryokans

Tamana

4 ryokans

Oguni

4 ryokans

Kami Amakusa

4 ryokans

Kumamoto

3 ryokans

Hitoyoshi

3 ryokans

The best ryokans in Kumamoto

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Kurokawa Onsen Oku no Yu

Kurokawa Onsen, Minamioguni

Located along the Tanohara River and surrounded by tranquil nature in the Kurokawa Onsen hot spring area, Oku no Yu Ryokan offers charming Japanese-style accommodations and various hot spring baths.

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Edwin
From
United States
Beautiful surroundings and peaceful atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,608 reviews
Price from
$171.27
1 night, 2 adults

山川温泉 小杉庵

Oguni

山川温泉 小杉庵 offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 22 miles of Kinrinko Lake and 26 miles of Mount Aso.

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Estelle
From
Netherlands
Food, staff and onsen were amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
$295.15
1 night, 2 adults

白水温泉竹の倉山荘

Minami Aso

白水温泉竹の倉山荘 offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 17 miles of Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto and 22 miles of Suizenji Park.

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Eliza
From
Netherlands
This was pure luxury! The rooms were incredible, the private onsen was a dream, the food was delicious and novel every night, the staff were extremely responsive and accommodating. All of the facilities are well kept and the public onsen was beautiful. Honestly this is the height of luxury in Aso, I would stay again in a heartbeat!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
$229.41
1 night, 2 adults

Chikurakutei

Minami Aso

Chikurakutei in Minami Aso provides accommodations with massage services and a garden. This ryokan offers free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi.

P
Pimrapee
From
Thailand
Great hotel Ryokan style with super friendly staffs. Felt very welcoming, goos service and very nice onsen. Thank you for an amazing stay :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
$310.44
1 night, 2 adults

Okyakuya

Kurokawa Onsen, Minamioguni

Built in 1722, Okyakuya is located in the historical district of Kurokawa Onsen district. Located only 328 feet from Kurokawa Onsen, Free WiFi is provided and private parking is available on site.

B
Brooke
From
United States
The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, our waitress for our dinner was very fun to converse with, along with everyone else we spoke with. The dinner was very well made, the facilities were beautiful, and our rooms were everything we could’ve asked for. The location is also excellent in the middle of everything, allowing for an easy walk around Kurokawa.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Price from
$200.95
1 night, 2 adults

Hanare no Yado Hanagokoro

Minamioguni

25 miles from Mount Aso in Minamioguni, Hanare no Yado Hanagokoro provides accommodations with access to a hot spring bath, public bath, and open-air bath.

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Peter
From
Australia
It’s isolation and location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Price from
$123.31
1 night, 2 adults

Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan

Kurokawa Onsen, Minamioguni

Kurokawa Onsen Yama no Yado Shinmeikan features 5 hot-spring baths, including a 30-yard long cave bath.

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Theodore
From
United States
The staff was extremely helpful, parking our car for us and helping us navigate. The cave onsen was stunning, as the cave was much larger than I expected and very interesting, and the water was very relaxing. The food was also incredible!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Price from
$288.87
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Yumeshizuku

Minami Aso

Located in Minami Aso in the Kumamoto Region, 6.2 mi from Naka-dake, Hotel Yumeshizuku features a hot spring bath and sauna. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV.

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Ilce
From
Japan
The property was situated perfectly across from Mt Aso. Had the clouds not been in the way we would have views during check-in, during dinner, from our outdoor hot springs and from the observation deck, the weather was uncooperative and we missed out on the view but did not take away from the location of the hotel itself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
$263.58
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Nanjoen

Kurokawa Onsen, Minamioguni

Located in the center of the Kurokawa Onsen Area and boasting a total of 8 indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, Nanjoen offers traditional Japanese-style accommodations with tatami (woven-straw) flooring...

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Nika
From
Canada
Gorgeous traditional ryokan, with beautifully appointed rooms—we had one of the en-suite onsen baths, and I highly recommend it! The dinners and breakfasts were sumptuous and almost too much food, all very delicious. The staff is friendly, impeccable, and very helpful. The area itself is also lovely, with plenty of shops and nearby onsens to explore.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
$251.19
1 night, 2 adults

Fumoto Ryokan

Kurokawa Onsen, Minamioguni

Boasting various indoor and open-air hot spring baths, Fumoto Ryokan offers traditional Japanese-style accommodations with a historic charm. It is surrounded by serene greenery next to a river.

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Tim
From
Canada
Our stay at Fumoto Ryokan was absolutely incredible. The staff did a fantastic job throughout our stay and making sure every detail of the trip was just perfect. Our room had a wonderful view of the adjacent river and was so comfortable and spacious - a nice change of pace after traveling Japans big cities. Even as a very tall guy, they provided me with an appropriate Yukuta and I could enjoy the onsen experience in full. The baths themselves are amazing - both the shared outdoor one and the private bath rooms. There are plenty of the latter, so if you prefer your privacy you‘ll have plenty of options, some of them even with outdoor views. Then there is the food. The courses are absolutely delicious and so plentiful, that we found ourselves struggling to finish all of it sometimes. The quality of the dishes and the presentation is so high, the (not cheap) room price seems very reasonable in hindsight. To sum it up: this was a 10/10 experience and we can’t wait to come back someday.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
$301.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Shinmeikan is a truly amazing ryokan/ onsen. The whole building just oozes authenticity. Great tatami style rooms overlooking the river, super friendly staff who will help you with all your needs. Great onsen baths, especially the cave bad is spectacular. Dinner and breakfast are equally high quality and display a variety of Japanese cuisine. Absolute perfect place if you want to experience traditional Japanese onsen style ryokan.
Guest review byJeroen
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $165.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
The dinner was good. Fresh sashimi and delicious bbq. The yukata. The comfortable futon. It has 4 private baths which is excellent for shy people like me
Guest review bySylvia
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $239.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
This is not your typical ryokan but a modern one where nobody will wake you up at 7am for breakfast. Here, you can (almost) sleep as you please. 9 bungalows for 9 rooms. Each room has its own private onsen, one indoor and the other outdoor, in addition to the bigger "public" one. Staff is great. Dinner is superb, and so is breakfast. It's far, a bit remote but you must go for a peaceful and very charming moment.
Guest review byfabien
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
A really great ryokan, the strong point was definitely the onsen ! 2 indoors baths, 2 outdoors baths non mix and 5 different private outdoor baths that you can “book” easily (just need to take the key if the bath is available)
Guest review byCharlotte
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $263.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Very nice traditional ryokan with public bath and family bath. We had a private bath in our room, which we enjoyed a lot. Beds were comfortable, food was very nice. Other onsen can be visited in walking distance.
Guest review byDB
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $367.37
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
We really enjoyed staying at this traditional Ryokan. The breakfasts and dinners were traditional Japanese cuisine served by very respectful waitresses. Its well located for Mt Aso. We had our own private onsen which was an excellent way to end the day. We highly recommend staying at Aso Tsuruya
Guest review bySean
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $323.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
The onsen is clean, and the view is good, especially the open air onsen at the top of the mountain. All the staff were very courteous and helpful. The room is very comfortable. The meals were fabulous and delicious. Mr Sato, the owner, was exceptionally helpful and humble. He provides free shuttle services to and fro from the bus stop to the ryokan.
Guest review byTay
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $221.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 698 reviews
Friendly staff, delicious dinner and breakfast, nice onsen with private and public. I love the outdoor one the most. Our room is very spacious with Japanese-style tatami and the sound of the river is very relaxing.
Guest review byShannon
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
We like the accommodation, the private onsen facilities, the location, the food, the shuttle service from and to the express bus stops, and of course most importantly the staff of the Ryokan. The Kaiseki dinner was served in our room and the Ryokan had accommodated our dietary request. Special shout out to 陈婷, the staff handling our dinner, bedding arrangement and breakfast. We felt so relaxed and welcomed. Thank you for making our trip such a wonderful one and our Ryokan onsen experience a memorable one.
Guest review byRay
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
First stay at a ryokan- a unique Japanese experience. Had a very relaxing stay overall and the location of the ryokan is perfectly situated to explore Kurokawa. The staff were extremely helpful and tried to explain things the best they could despite the language barrier. The indoor onsen was small but relaxing, it made my skin feel really nice the next day. I personally didn't try the outdoor onsen however my partner did and said that the smell was quite strong.
Guest review bySarah
Young couple