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About this property

Historic Setting: Ryokoji Temple in Minamiaso offers a spacious ryokan experience housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and mountain views from their balconies. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a hot tub, tea and coffee maker, and work desks. Dining Experience: A vegan breakfast is served daily. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of menus to suit special diets. Convenient Location: Located 25 km from Kumamoto Airport, Ryokoji Temple is near attractions such as Mount Aso (18 km) and Kumamoto Castle (42 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its spaciousness and excellent service.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegan

    • Free private parking available on-site


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2 single beds
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2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    Singapore Singapore
    Husband and wife caretakers were very friendly and the place was extremely large, new and clean - our family of 4 stayed here comfortably! The vegan breakfast and dinner were both really very very delicious and were prepared with much care and...
  • Jimmy
    Singapore Singapore
    Hosts were really incredibly kind and hospitable, location was great, rooms were really comfortable and the food was really really good! They have really cute cats too. Feels like a once in a lifetime experience!
  • Jeroen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    After visiting Mount Aso, we stayed in this Buddhist temple. The accomodation is actually a big apartment, with sitting room, dining room, bathroom and bedroom. Everything is new and with beautiful interior design. The beds are very comfortable...
  • A
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The ambiance being next to the temple was great. The meals (dinner and breakfast) were delicious. The food was vegetarian and prepared with much care. It was so very tasty and varied.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    THE BUDDHIST VEGAN MEALS HERE WERE THE BEST I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED !! Such a beautiful, remote, relaxing accommodation option at the foot of Mount Aso in a very quiet area and away from tourists. The hosts were also so amazing, in displaying the...
  • Andrea
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Really delicate vegetarian cuisine Clean and beautiful accomodation Owners are very nice !
  • Matthias
    Japan Japan
    Beautiful place! Highest rating for this temple stay. But the absolute highlight were dinner and breakfast.
  • Tzu
    Taiwan Taiwan
    ▪️房間大小與舒適度 - 每天僅接待一組房客,一間榻榻米+一間雙床房 - 可放四個行李箱,走道稍窄 - 房內乾淨整潔,附迎賓甜點與各式餅乾飲料 ▪️交通便利性 - 位於南阿蘇鄉村地區,建議自駕 - 地點較偏遠,但環境清幽療癒 ▪️附近景點與機能 - 被田野與青山環繞,視野遼闊 - 晚上可參加10分鐘晚課,體驗寺廟氛圍 - 可提前溝通無麩質需求,早餐飯糰還能打包 ▪️特別推薦理由 - 體驗日式精進料理與寺廟文化 - 每道菜皆為原型食物,口味清爽 - 適合放鬆、遠離城市、喜歡寧靜的旅人 -...
  • Emmanuelle
    France France
    Auberge japonaise tenue par un couple très accueillant. Le logement est très grand et extrêmement propre. L'accueil est chaleureux et le dîner et petit-déjeuner sont succulents. Ils ont d'ailleurs fait beaucoup d'efforts pour me proposer un menu...
  • Damien
    France France
    Tout. Vaste appartement. Excellente cuisine végétarienne accompagnée d'un saké d'Aso.

Hosted by 住職 釋智征

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住職 釋智征
At the foot of Aso is a temple of Shinshu Otani faction, with a view of Mt. Aso in front of the eyes.
The priest is baking bread from the early morning. Bomori creates a Buddhist cuisine. In the morning and evening we read the sutras in the temple. Please participate freely.
Takezaki water source boasting 120 tons of spring water at a nearby walking course with a car There is a hot spring facility in about 2 minutes.
Language spoken: Japanese

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
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From 06:00 to 10:00
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Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 06:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking is not allowed.

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In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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