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

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.

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.