Onsen Areas Around Mount Aso × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips - 2Page Number

Experience a special stay at the independent villa "Time to Blend with the Forest," nestled in the rich nature of Aso. The single-story villa, designed on gently sloping grounds, features a wooden deck that connects to the forest. Immerse yourself in the fresh forest air and birdsong for a luxurious moment of relaxation.

A "small inn with a focus on Japanese and Western styles" located right next to Jizodo, offering the perfect location for Onsen-hopping and sightseeing. We provide a luxurious experience to fully enjoy the charm of Kurokawa Onsen. Our pride is the five private Onsen baths with free-flowing hot spring water, exceeding the number of guest rooms. Known as the "Beauty Bath," you can enjoy these Onsen at your preferred time if available, offering a truly relaxing and rejuvenating experience for both body and mind. Guest rooms include serene Western-style double rooms and Japanese-Western twin rooms. In a Japanese-modern atmosphere, you can unwind while feeling the tranquility and refreshing air of the mountain village of Kurokawa Onsen. Enjoy a special stay that allows you to fully savor the charm of Kurokawa Onsen.

"THE RIHAN Minamiaso Mizu no Accommodation," a renovated traditional Japanese house over 150 years old, offers an exclusive one-group-per-day private stay. Enjoy breathtaking views of the outer rim mountains and the Aso Five Peaks right in front of you, and a sky full of stars at night. Rejuvenate your mind and body with a SPA featuring a sauna, cold bath, and reclining bath, or relax by the flickering flames in the living room equipped with an irori hearth and fireplace. Savor local ingredients through teppanyaki dining or enjoy blueberry picking in early summer. This accommodation is surrounded by the serene harmony of Minamiaso's nature and lifestyle. Relish seasonal delights while engaging in trekking, spring water tours, stargazing, or traditional craft experiences for a fulfilling stay. Immerse yourself in local festivals or kagura performances as you embrace the richness of simply "being" amidst slow-flowing time at this unique retreat.

Enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of South Aso throughout the seasons while savoring dishes crafted with seasonal ingredients. Indulge in the renowned onsen to soothe your travel fatigue. "Minami Aso Onsen Village - Private Villa Suan" is a fully private property designed to create irreplaceable moments for you and your loved ones.

Minami-Aso Onsen Iyashi no Sato Hatago Seiwa is a tranquil, traditional Japanese-style Onsen Accommodation in Kumamoto, Kyushu, overlooking the magnificent nature of Aso. Captivated by the breathtaking views from the open-air bath, you can relax and take a deep breath—mind and body—in our soothing Onsen. We welcome you with seasonal local flavors and heartfelt hospitality from Kumamoto. We also offer a rare rock-salt bath, uncommon in Kumamoto. Enjoy a luxurious stay with our mineral-rich Onsen and Kumamoto’s regional cuisine.

"Shirogane no Mori" is an "agricultural auberge" created by Yoshihiro Matsuoka, the founder of Kokko Farm (poultry farming), who personally carved out a mountain the size of the Tokyo Dome. It combines a Property, restaurant, Onsen, and farm. All guest Rooms are detached suites, featuring luxurious queen-sized beds. Each Room is also equipped with a private Onsen with natural hot spring water. At the panoramic restaurant "Shiki Minori," we serve creative kaiseki cuisine in private dining rooms, carefully prepared using ingredients lovingly grown by local producers, including those from the Shirogane no Mori farm. Enjoy seasonal cuisine, natural beauty, skin-beautifying hot springs, and the gentle flow of time with your loved ones.

A Property located 5 minutes by car from Aso Farmland. It boasts a garden of approximately 10,000 tsubo and high-quality natural onsen flowing directly from the source. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy beef from our own ranch. We offer a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a twin bedroom, and the Donkoko-yu is proud of its garden open-air bath featuring giant trees and Aso lava rocks.

"Ryokan Kokoro no Ma" is a ryokan where you can experience the nature of Minami Aso, tranquility, and the slow flow of time.

Nestled in the lush greenery of Minami Aso, "Chikurakutei" is a secluded accommodation where every room features a private open-air bath, illuminated by the enchanting glow of bamboo lights. The bamboo lights adorning the interiors and courtyard create a beautiful ambiance using "bamboo," as reflected in the name of this ryokan, offering guests relaxation and tranquility. The slightly warm alkaline simple hot spring water is gentle on the skin and highly praised for its beautifying effects. In addition to private open-air baths in all rooms, enjoy moments of peace and rejuvenation at our spacious public bath (indoor), surrounded by an atmosphere of openness.

A high-quality Onsen Property exclusively for two, quietly nestled in Oku-Kurokawa. Each Room is uniquely designed, featuring a spacious Onsen bath and a wooden deck in every Room. The Onsen uses natural hot spring water directly from the source (with some spring water added due to high temperatures). Open the windows, and the lush greenery of the mountains and the gentle murmur of the clear stream will bring you even greater tranquility. Dinner is served in a rare open kitchen setting for a mountain Property. Enjoy the chef's skills and the lively atmosphere as you savor dishes made with fresh vegetables nurtured by the majestic nature of Aso and fresh seafood. Spend precious moments with your loved one at this adult Onsen Property nestled in the mountains of Kurokawa. *Please note that guests must be 13 years or older to stay.

"A Property that Heals People and Time" A newly opened Onsen Property surrounded by nature, featuring all detached Rooms, grand opened on November 22, 2023. Each Room is equipped with a private open-air bath, and the large communal bath offers a sauna, open-air bath, and cold bath. Enjoy a relaxing private space at your leisure. Why not spend a tranquil time amidst the seasonal beauty of nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city? For meals, our two head chefs specializing in Japanese and Western cuisine carefully select ingredients from all over Kyushu to create dishes that delight all your senses.