Onsen Areas Around Mount Aso × Hotel For A Home-Like StayRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

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.

"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.

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.

"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.

"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."

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

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.

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.