Higo Ikura Station × Accommodation with Tatami Japanese-Style RoomRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

The gentle murmur of the Kikuchi River reflects the changing seasons like a water mirror. Time flows quietly. The luxury of doing nothing. Forget the hustle and bustle of daily life for a while and relax to your heart's content.

A traditional Ryokan with over 100 years of history, evolving in the Tamana Onsen area. Set on a 2,500-square-meter property surrounded by mountain maples, featuring 12 rooms. Enjoy the fresh greenery of spring, autumn foliage, and the chirping of wild birds from your room. All rooms offer "in-room dining hospitality" and "a semi-open-air Onsen bath with free-flowing hot spring water."

A seven-story Hotel located in the Tamana Onsen area, featuring natural Onsen and comprehensive Facilities. Nearby are group Facilities such as a bowling alley, golf course, and the largest Onsen resort in Western Japan, "Tsukasa no Yu," offering various ways to enjoy. It is also ideal as a base for historical exploration.

A Resort Hotel featuring a large Onsen Facility and a variety of guest rooms. Approximately 20 minutes by car to Kumamoto city center and about 60 minutes to Aso, offering a convenient location for tourism and business. The hot spring water type is "bicarbonate spring," renowned as "beauty water."

Hotel Shirasagi promises a relaxing time in a spacious setting. Enjoy the scent of tatami that evokes Japanese tradition, the comfort of queen-size beds in Western-style rooms, and the perfect harmony of Japanese-Western style rooms to ease your travel fatigue. Choose from South Wing Japanese-style rooms with views of Tamana's cityscape or expansive 32-tatami mat rooms ideal for large groups. Every Room is meticulously maintained by our dedicated cleaning staff, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Enjoy the seasonal delights of Kumamoto and the soothing, silky Onsen at our accommodation, renowned for its Kaiseki cuisine featuring the best of Kyushu's seasonal ingredients. Our open lobby exudes a gentle and romantic atmosphere, and guests can enjoy roasted marshmallows at our signature irori hearth. Relax in guest rooms overlooking the Kikuchi River, where you can savor a special moment just for you.

One of Japan's largest "Greenland Resort" official hotels, Verde. Located approximately 6km east of Arao Station on the Kagoshima Main Line, the pink building inspired by Rome's Colosseum serves as a landmark. The guest Rooms include a variety of options such as character-themed Rooms popular with children, family types with vibrant colors, and maisonette-style Rooms. The Facility also features a spa offering facials and treatments, a natural Onsen known for its gentle waters, and restaurants where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine. At this Resort Hotel, where "fun, relaxation, and dining" come together, enjoy a leisurely and fulfilling stay.

At Tamayura, we embrace the concept of "Ichikuraku Seiin," a work left behind by Natsume Soseki, incorporating bamboo throughout the property. Spend a special moment under the serene shade of bamboo. All six guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths. Adjacent to the spacious Japanese-Western style rooms, you'll find a high-quality open-air bath. Tamana Onsen is known for its alkaline hot spring water, often referred to as "Bijin no Yu" (Beauty's Bath). Among them, Tamayura stands out as the only place in Tamana with a pH of 8.6, offering a rich concentration of Onsen water that flows abundantly at a rate of 400 liters per minute. The natural hot spring water is available 24 hours a day, allowing you to enjoy it as much as you like, whenever you like, without interruption. Indulge in a luxurious private space to your heart's content. For dining, we proudly serve aged meat grilled to perfection over charcoal flames, right before your eyes—a truly impressive sight. Additionally, we offer dishes made with local seafood, mountain produce, and specialty ingredients. Combining local ingredients with the seasonal flavors Kumamoto is known for, our cuisine reflects the natural beauty of this region on each plate. Take your time to savor this special moment and the flavors of this land.

An at-home onsen Stays run by the landlady. Recommended not only for sightseeing but also for business and long-term therapeutic stays. Enjoy the thick, moisturizing onsen that warms you from the core and dishes featuring Kumamoto specialties and seasonal flavors.

Ueki Onsen "Kirino-yu" is a healing space with abundant natural hot spring water that refreshes both the mind and skin. Featuring rooms with open-air baths, it offers a private onsen experience. The kaiseki cuisine, made with seasonal ingredients from Kumamoto, is highly regarded, allowing you to savor fresh local flavors in a private setting. Located just 40 minutes by car from Kumamoto city, it is a tranquil hot spring village surrounded by rural landscapes, ideal for relaxation. We promise a comfortable stay with heartfelt hospitality.

Located in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture, at the heart of Kyushu. Standing out prominently along the riverside is the hostel "HIKE." Renovated by the owner couple who utilized their experiences from traveling around the world, it opened in 2020. A hostel wrapped in a warm atmosphere with clean and comfortable Rooms. Loved by those who wish to travel casually and freely without any pretensions. The Property offers five unique types of private Rooms and affordable dormitories, allowing you to choose according to your preference. Inside the building, there is a café lounge featuring large glass windows that reflect the tranquil rural landscape and a big solid wood table. The menu includes comforting local dishes like "Dago-jiru" made with local ingredients and cheesecake made with grass-fed milk, which are sure to bring a smile to your face. With terrace seating, sofa seating, a kids' room, and a bar counter, the café lounge serves as a relaxing space for both guests and locals. There is also a shop called "Tachuron" offering tableware and lifestyle tools. In Tamana, remnants of the prosperity of the Edo period, such as the Takase Boat Landing, Takase Megane Bridge, and stone walls, still remain, offering a picturesque and charming landscape. Please consider staying at our Property as a base for exploring this beautiful town.