Onsen Areas Around Mount Aso × Recommended Accommodation For Travel With Junior High School StudentsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Guest rooms include premium Japanese-style rooms with Sukiya architecture and premium rooms with private open-air baths. Enjoy Onsen hopping with multiple Onsen facilities, including open-air baths featuring 100% natural hot spring water.

"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.

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.

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.

"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.

Koyama Ryokan, nestled in the vast nature of Aso, welcomes guests with the majestic 40-meter "Ayugaeri Waterfall," standing proudly amidst tranquil terraced rice fields. The renowned "Tochigi Onsen," a natural hot spring with a history of 300 years, offers high-quality waters that Aso takes pride in. Our cuisine highlights the natural flavors of the region, providing dishes that are both visually and gastronomically delightful. Enjoy meals that satisfy both your palate and soul while breathing in the fresh air of Aso's great outdoors. Immerse yourself in Aso's magnificent nature, awaken your senses, and indulge in moments surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

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.

A soothing Onsen Ryokan where mineral blossoms dance in the water Hana-yuzu is surrounded by beautiful cedar trees, with lush greenery stretching as far as the eye can see. At night, a sky full of stars lights up the heavens, creating a magical scene. Enjoy a special moment while gazing at Oguni Fuji and soaking in an Onsen where mineral blossoms rise and swirl.

"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.

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.

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."

After 10 years, Aso Hakun Sanso has reopened as a Resort Hotel Onsen nestled in the magnificent nature of Mount Aso. From the property, you can enjoy views of the majestic Aso mountains, relax in the Akamizu Onsen known for its skin-beautifying effects, and savor the hotel's delicious cuisine.