good breakfast and dinner. the scenery around the area is beautiful with easy access to Mount Aso lookout points. I travelled by motorcycle and this are was a riders paradise.

Stayed in June 2025

The weather was very hot (30+) and room didn't have air conditioning. The screen wasn't sealed so we had lots of insects in the room when we first opened the window, but once we turned out the lights it was ok and we still slept well. Part of the rustic ryokan experience in the mountains!

This is a simple ryokan style hotel near Mount Aso. Japanese style tatami room was lovely as expected. Buffet was plentiful but not the best quality The best part was some very tasty local melon. The location is great for visiting Mount Aso and the surrounding area. There is a small Kumamon-theme play area on the ground floor

Stayed in June 2025

Bathroom a lot of moulds everywhere. The rooms are old.

It has play area for the kids. The buffet spread is decent.

Stayed in June 2025

It’s older than the pictures show but it’s not a problem. Facilities are well maintained.

Beautiful location and lots of things to do. Great location to explore the Aso National Park as well as Takachiho Gorge. Very good dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in June 2025

There was a weird arrangement where they wanted us to change rooms halfway during our stay, but they rectified it when we requested.

Amazing view of the mountains, enjoyed the outdoor onsen. Buffet breakfast and dinner had good variety.

Stayed in May 2025

Staff at the front desk were rather unfriendly and unhelpful. I have travelled in Japan many times and this is the only place that refused to send my luggage to the next accommodation.

Dinner and breakfast were very nice. The views were also impressive.

Stayed in April 2025

Yes, a bit dated and lacking in old world or new world charm, but very good for the price one pays.

Stunning location. So many excellent food choices. Pleasant staff. I may have been the only non-Japanese patron the night I stayed. Not a bad thing - indeed probably a good thing - just something some readers might wish to know.

Stayed in May 2025

Old Japanese style hotel, requires an update but is ok for one night.

Resort hotel in the mountains, we booked including breakfast and dinner buffet - these were great with good choice, also for our (western) kids. Large basic rooms. Nice onsen (inside and outside) and beautiful surroundings. Kids play area.

Stayed in April 2025

You have to make your own bed.

The view of Aso Mountain from the front of the hotel is breathtaking. Amazing view with traditional Japanese service. Great choice of dinner and breakfast buffet.

Stayed in April 2025

Only thing lacking is the dinner as its a buffet. I tried it the second night and went to go eat in the village instead. Don't let this deter you though, amazing value and great to just stare at the mountains from

Stayed in April 2025

The property included a beautiful view! The rooms were a bit on the older side, but very clean. Amenities were available in the lobby. The food was delicious. The staff were friendly. We also enjoyed the drink counter and sweet potato evenings. As a family with little kids, the play area in the lobby was great!

Stayed in March 2025

Great location, the food is good, it does get repetative after three days but it’s still amazing value for money. I would definitely recommend it.

Stayed in March 2025

The hotel is on the older side so there are some cosmetic scuffs and marks around, but it adds to its overall charm.

The room was comfy and cosy with an amazing view of Mt Aso. The hotel is right next to the visitor centre so we were able to go there first thing and check if it was safe to go up the mountain. The hotel buffet had a good variety of food and allergen labels. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Absolutely loved the late night snack of yaki-imo offered at the reception desk.

Stayed in March 2025

Room abit small

Location

Stayed in March 2025

Room size is fair and not too big, but just fit for 4 of us.

Meal is great with plenty of varieties and quality is good. Public onsen is nice and clean.

Stayed in February 2025

Onsen was okey, no towels to dry up. But besides that not bad!

The welcome drinks, the food and staff was great!

Stayed in January 2025

We have stayed in dated Japanese hotels before as they are pretty common in rural areas. I don’t need modern, but I do need clean. I had to clean the bath before I got in.

The view from the room was incredible: two huge mountains. The evening buffet had plenty on offer for all tastes and even enough for vegetarians. Location was good if you have a car.

Stayed in December 2024

The dinner was excellent! Plenty of options and all of them are delicious!

Stayed in December 2024

Sleeping on the tatami was a bit uncomfortable as we are not used to it

Slightly old place, but I like the rustic feel. The meals, b/f & dinner were simple yet nice. The onsen was also great, able to soak in it after a whole day out in the cold :) The view we had was wonderful, facing the carpark and mountains :)

Stayed in December 2024

There is a big parking lot. As a resort hotel, it gives us pleasure and leisure with good foods and ample spaces. You can have a good view of the famous ridges of the Mount Aso from afar just outside the hotel. Also it is not far from the town and you should squeeze some time to drive to the town and visit the eki (train station) to appreciate its design and experience the tranquilty of a small town when the sun is about to set.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing.

Liked this hotel very much. Although the rooms and facilities are a bit old, the services aren’t. We liked the fact that the half board is buffet style. The buffet spread is very good. We enjoyed the strawberries feast, of various varieties from kumamoto. There’s also drinks areas at the lobby that we can get at any time. And a small stall for baked sweet potatoes after dinner.. so cool! Staff are very friendly and helpful. Onsen is good as well.

Stayed in December 2024

Room was small and basic

Wonderful mountain views, food was great. Enjoyed the onsen experience

Stayed in November 2024

Cant think of anything, we had a satisfying stay here

This is one of the best ryokan I have stayed, its a typical traditional japanese style accommodation. The staffs are very friendly and most of them speak good english. The ryokan is easy to find and checking in was smooth. They are sort of expecting us and showed us our rooms instantly. The rooms are spacious and the sheets and futons are clean and comfortable. Our rooms overlooked a mountain which I think is Mr. Aso. The onsen is spacious and good. They have an outdoor onsen too overlooking the mountain. Their buffet dinner was sumptuous, we were spoiled with so many choices and varieties. The foods are endless. They even allowed us to take the fruits, snacks and coffee to enjoy in our rooms. The buffet breakfast was also very delicious and tasty. If only we have more time, we could walk outside enjoy the greens and excellent views of Mr. Aso. It is only 40 minutes to Takachiko Gorge and 30 mins to Mr. Aso by car. Would definitely recommend this gem.

Stayed in October 2024

Hotel was a bit outdated compared to the photos in terms of amenities and the rooftop was closed during our visit in late September. Hotel was very family accommodating had play pen for kids and toys in the lobby.

Loved the views and the traditional Japanese tatami styled rooms. It felt like grandma’s place back in the 90s. Room was very spacious and tatami beds were comfortable. Location was really convenient with ample of parking and 5mins drive to grocery store. View of mount Aso was absolutely amazing though. Second floor had laundry.

Stayed in September 2024