Around Yabe Sun Valley Country Club × Hot spring × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

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.

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

All rooms are detached suite rooms with open-air baths. Located on a vast property of 4,000 tsubo, this exclusive retreat consists of only twelve detached accommodations, all of which are suite rooms. Each room combines traditional Sukiya-style architecture with retro-modern design and features an open-air bath with natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source. Enjoy this private space at your leisure. Additionally, our creative cuisine, which blends Japanese and Western styles, is crafted using carefully selected ingredients from Kyushu, blessed with the bounty of the mountains and sea. We offer a delightful dining experience. Surrounded by trees and flowers that change with the seasons, and a star-filled night sky, immerse yourself in an extraordinary space that can only be experienced here, and spend a blissful moment.

Located in Minami Aso, Kumamoto, at the heart of Kyushu, Ryokan Minawa is a secluded accommodation surrounded by the majestic nature and mountains of Minami Aso. The property features seasonal flowers and plants, fresh ingredients, refreshing mountain air, and the soothing sounds of nature. A serene space far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. Relax and unwind in the ultimate tranquility that only Minawa can offer.

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

About 30 minutes by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport and about 70 minutes from Kumamoto Station. Surrender to ever-changing scenery and a sky full of stars, and let the warm, Nordic mountain resort–inspired atmosphere gently unwind your mind. In the spacious large public bath, feel the plateau breeze and be soothed by nature. Here, amid the magnificent landscape of the Aso caldera rim mountains, you’ll find a private retreat where nothing disturbs your peace. Enjoy seasonal cuisine made with local blessings, including Kumamoto’s specialty “Akaushi” beef. Savor every moment of a truly luxurious stay. At La Vista Minami Aso, we offer a blissful getaway that stays close to nature and fulfills both body and soul.

One of the world’s largest calderas and grasslands shaped by a thousand years of controlled burning. Nature here is not just something to admire. Discover, pick, and taste plants and nuts for yourself in a foraging experience. A stay themed around “restoring our humanity,” born from time spent within this cycle and a dialogue with the land, begins here.All 17 rooms feature private Onsen baths, and select rooms include a sauna—quiet time to step away from everyday life with the Aso mountains before you.Water that springs up in Aso becomes rivers and eventually flows into the sea of Amakusa— Inspired by this cycle, our course menu: “Aso Primitive Gastronomy.”As if tracing back primal memories, long-forgotten senses slowly awaken.

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.

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.