Onsen Areas Around Mount Aso × Popular Stays for Summer Family VacationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

THE ACONCAGUA RESORTS is located on a hill overlooking the Tateno Gorge, where the Kurokawa River flowing through Aso Valley and the Shirakawa River flowing through Nango Valley converge. Spanning an expansive 18,000 square meters, the resort offers various activities to fully enjoy South Aso, including a campsite and private hot spring baths.

Savor, to your heart’s content, the breathtaking view of the Aso Five Peaks—like a masterpiece framed before your eyes. Enjoy all-inclusive luxury in a refined, monochrome-inspired adults’ hideaway.

Approximately 30 minutes by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport and about 70 minutes by car from Kumamoto Station. A complimentary Shuttle Service bus also operates from the airport (please check the official website for details).In our complimentary lounge, enjoy a welcome drink while taking in the natural scenery of Aso; alcoholic beverages are available from 6:00 PM. We also offer a wide range of complimentary services, including light refreshments, late-night soba noodles, and after-bath ice cream.In the open-air large public bath with natural Onsen water, savor a blissful moment while feeling the refreshing highland breeze. You can also use three private baths with distinct atmospheres, as well as a private sauna.For dinner, choose between Japanese or Western cuisine featuring seasonal dishes that make generous use of local specialties such as Kumamoto’s renowned Akaushi beef. At La Vista Minami Aso, we offer a stay that brings you close to nature and leaves both body and mind fully refreshed.

The rooms at Forest Atelier are divided into the Main Building and the Annex. The Main Building features a calm and sophisticated atmosphere with a stone fireplace (imitation). The Annex offers a retro and charming fairy-tale-like ambiance, made with British bricks and old wood.

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.

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 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.

"Nestled in the natural beauty of Aso, 'Hanagokoro' is a Ryokan resembling a villa where you can stay with your pets. The ten cottages, filled with the warmth of wood, offer various styles such as wooden decks, mezzanines, and rooms with open-air baths. Enjoy quality time with your beloved pets at the on-site dog run or nearby walking trails. Relax and unwind while admiring the stunning views of the Kuju mountain range and the star-filled sky."

"Aso Genki no Mori" and "Great Nature Aso Health Forest," operated by Aso Farm Land in Minami-Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, are comprehensive health theme parks officially approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Kumamoto Prefecture, and other administrative bodies. Located within the majestic nature of Aso in the Aso-Kuju National Park of Kumamoto Prefecture, these facilities aim to help visitors appreciate the importance and value of health through six pillars: "healthy exercise," "three nutritious meals," "mental relaxation," "accommodation in domes," "hands-on experiences and learning," and "unique shopping experiences only found in Aso." These activities are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle that can be applied to daily life.

Renovated in 2025, this accommodation offers a stunning view of the Aso Five Peaks and exquisite cuisine made with fresh local ingredients and delicious water. Each room features a private semi-open-air bath, allowing you to quietly unwind amidst the great outdoors. Additionally, rooms are equipped with an indoor bath that exudes the warmth of wood and an open-air bath for a luxurious and soothing experience. The hot spring water is mildly alkaline, known for its various benefits and often referred to as "Beauty Water" for its skin-friendly properties.

Oguni Town is 80% forest, surrounded by abundant greenery. At Kosugian, nestled in this quiet mountain town, you can enjoy a soothing stay in a peaceful setting. For dinner, we offer dishes featuring Kumamoto’s prized Akaushi beef to your heart’s content. To melt away the day’s fatigue, enjoy one of four types of natural free-flowing Onsen baths available for private use. You can use all four baths—each different in size—free of charge, and relax both body and mind as you soak. With a well-developed road network centered around Aso, it is also an ideal base for scenic drives and touring. Come experience harmony with nature and spend a special time unlike your everyday life.

About 1.5–2 hours by car from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, or Oita, this is a quiet sukiya-style Accommodation where you can hear the gentle murmur of the Tsue-tate River just outside. Beyond the windows stretch primeval forest and a gorge—scenery that changes with the seasons and can be enjoyed exclusively from your Room.At dinner, all drinks are included in the price. Toast with draft beer, then compare Kyushu shochu—sweet potato, barley, and rice. Sake, plum wine, highballs, and sours are also available without worrying about extra charges. The cuisine focuses on seasonal ingredients from Kyushu, featuring dishes such as a tasting of Bungo beef and Higo beef, wagyu teppanyaki, sukiyaki, and other chef’s specialties. From 15:00 to 18:00 after arrival and from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning, enjoy Japanese tea, yuzu honey drinks, and coffee made with natural water at the lounge “Keyaki,” free of charge.For Onsen bathing, you are free to enjoy four Facilities within the Hizenya group. In addition to “East Bath” and “West Bath” surrounded by nature, there are “Bungo Bath” and “Higo Bath” in the main building—and a separate Onsen annex “Kissho-no-Yu,” featuring five open-air baths only. Admission to Kissho-no-Yu (normally JPY 1,600 per adult) is included with all Plans.About 200 meters away at the main building Hizenya you’ll also find bowling lanes, table tennis، an arcade game area، and an outdoor pool open in summer only. Whether you want a quiet getaway or an active day for children، this Accommodation lets everyone spend their day their own way.Drink freely without extra charges، enjoy multiple Onsen baths، and simply surrender to the view.Spend that kind of night in Tsue-tate.

Following renovations to our guest rooms, Onsen, and in-house Facility areas, we have evolved even further.Our new theme: Mountain ResortA resort embraced by the Aso mountain range, offering an extraordinary sense of freedom.Reborn as a hygge-inspired retreat where you can unwind and enjoy unhurried time in a serene setting.