Beat the Heat at 12 of Kyushu’s Best Refreshingly Cool Hotels & Inns

Tired of the heat of the day! No matter where you go in the metropolitan area of concrete jungle, it's hot! In such a case, let's take a quick flight and escape to a cool place in Kyushu. Even in Kyushu, where people tend to think it's hot, there are plenty of summer resorts where you can cool off in style. Kyushu, which is far from the metropolitan area, is perfect for a change of pace.

You can refresh your mind and body by visiting sightseeing spots where you can see a plateau with a refreshing breeze or a waterfall full of negative ions up close. Here are some recommended hotels and ryokan where you can fully enjoy the famous summer resorts in Kyushu.

The Kuju Plateau in Oita, with its beautiful lush mountain range, is a plateau at an altitude of approximately 600 to 1,100 meters that straddles Mt. Kuju and Mt. Ofuna. Due to its high altitude, it is cool even in the summer, making it a particularly famous summer resort in Kyushu. The scenic highland has been maintained through ``grazing'' and ``burning'' that have continued for hundreds of years, and some people enjoy horseback riding while enjoying the refreshing feeling.

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Resonate Club Kuju is a resort hotel that blends into the nature of the Kuju Mountain Range. An independent guesthouse-style room has the atmosphere of a villa! When you look outside from the calm atmosphere of the room, you can see the magnificent view of the plateau spread out in front of you.

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I want to experience something I can't do in the city! For those who say, we recommend a full-fledged horse riding experience. You can choose from a variety of horseback riding routes from early morning to evening, so everyone from beginners to advanced riders can easily enjoy horseback riding. For the experience, please bring sneakers or shoes without heels.

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The Guernsey Hotel & Resort'' welcomes you with a luxurious lobby, and is attractive for its prime location overlooking the five mountains of Aso and the Kuju mountain range. Enjoy a relaxing vacation by having breakfast on the open terrace or enjoying an elegant afternoon tea.

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The view from the spacious room is so beautiful that you will forget the hustle and bustle of the city. At night, the sky is lit up with stars, and romantic talks are likely to be lively. The indoor bath in the room is onsen! In addition to the indoor bath, you can also enjoy an open-air bath featuring an emerald green carbonated spring. Kuju's natural water service is also available after bathing, which is great for women.

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“Kuju Kogen Cottage” is a resort hotel with a lodge-like atmosphere, which is located in the middle of the plateau and is integrated with nature. The cozy wood-grain interior of the room will remind you of your childhood school. It seems like the secret pajama talk that you can't usually talk about will be exciting.

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Bathing in a hot onsen while looking at the blue sky and refreshing grassland is exceptionally comfortable! On sunny days, you can see the five peaks of Aso. It might be nice to soak in the open-air bath with a wonderful view and blend in with nature.

Yufugawa Gorge, which flows between Mt. Yufudake and Mt. Tsurumidake, is a famous tourist spot in Kyushu as a summer resort. The water flowing smoothly down from the sheer cliffs reflects light and is very beautiful! The scenery of the gorge created by nature is so beautiful that it is called "Oriental Tyrol", and visitors are fascinated by the coolness. *Currently, it is not possible to descend into the canyon.

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"forest inn BORN", which is quietly nestled in the forest of Yufuin, can only accommodate 3 groups per day! The room, where the Scandinavian interior and the beautiful nature of Yufuin blend together, is so comfortable that you will want to stay forever. If you like interior design, there is no doubt that you will be impressed by the Simmons bed, which is famous as a top-class manufacturer, and the Danish company Louis Ballsen, which is characterized by its functional and beautiful design.

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The charm of "forest inn BORN" is that you can enjoy authentic French cuisine with all five senses using carefully selected local ingredients. Enjoy a conversation with your loved one while savoring your dinner in the quiet forest. The ultimate indulgence awaits, satisfying both your stomach and your heart. It is also recommended for use on anniversaries.

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“Oyado Yufunosho” in Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen is a single-family inn where you can spend a relaxing time without being disturbed by anyone. At night, the star-filled sky spreads overhead, and you'll be immersed in a romantic space♪ If you enjoy a quiet moment with just the two of you in a detached room with onsen, the distance between the two of you may get closer.

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After a delicious meal, let's enjoy an adult drink time at the in-house bar Zen. Upon request, an NBA (Japan Bartenders Association) certified bartender will make a cocktail for you. I want to taste it in a moist and mature atmosphere.

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The attraction of Yufuin Yasuha, which is located on a hill away from the tourist area of Yufuin, is its thick natural onsen. The mysterious and cool blue onsen called "Aoyu" is very popular with women for beautiful skin. If you soak in a refreshing hot onsen that is perfect for summer vacation trips, you will be able to overcome the summer fatigue!

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You can stretch your legs and refresh yourself in this room with an elegant and calm Japanese atmosphere. It's a luxury to be able to enjoy a cool onsen in a summer resort. The green of nature and the clear blue of the Aoyu are both beautiful, and are highly rated by word of mouth!

Kurokawa onsen in Kumamoto boasts an abundant amount of hot water. After about 20 minutes by car, you will arrive at Nabegataki Falls, where negative ions gush out. The bedrock has been carved out by the water flow, so you can actually see the waterfall from behind! The area near Nabegataki Falls, also known as Urami Falls, has a reputation for being very cool as you can feel the powerful flow of the waterfall up close.

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Oyado Nonohana is a detached ryokan with 8 rooms, quietly located in the mountains. Mossy rocks and swaying shade of trees pass through the cool approach, and there is complete silence. The calm space where you can spend a relaxing time together with the luxurious onsen flowing directly from Kurokawa onsen is attractive.

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The open-air bath where you can enjoy the angle that cuts out the natural scenery, and the indoor bath built with dynamic stone cutting are impressive! It is a comfort that makes you want to immerse yourself in the blessings of Kurokawa onsen forever. The large open-air bath along the headwaters of the Chikugo River creates a magical atmosphere when the morning sun shines in. You can become one with nature and relax from the bottom of your heart.

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Surrounded by the great nature of Aso, Okunoyu is a tasteful ryokan where you can hear the murmuring of the river and the chirping of birds. If you relax in a room with a retro atmosphere, you can enjoy the feeling of traveling to your heart's content♪ There are two types of rooms, one facing the river and the other facing the mountains. It's fun to choose between two people.

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The charm of "Okunoyu" is that you can enjoy a total of 9 types of baths! You can enjoy a variety of onsen tours, such as a mixed bathing open-air bath with a thatched roof, which is rare in Kyushu, a river bath that seems to be one with the river, and a private family bath. Spend a relaxing and wonderful time with your lover in an open-air bath with a sense of openness.

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When you live in the city, you often have no connection with "silence". “Seijaku no Mori no Yado Yama Shinobu” is a secluded ryokan where you can enjoy the “tranquility of the forest” as the name suggests. If you sit around the hearth and drink local sake, your daily fatigue will blow away! Even in the silence, you can feel the warmth of hospitality.

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Taking advantage of the vast site, the size of the room is also spacious. There are rooms with mini kitchens, so it is also recommended for those who want to stay for a few days as a vacation. The 7 onsen in the hotel are available 24 hours a day! onsen are high-quality springs that contain plenty of metasilicic acid, which is a skin-beautifying ingredient. It's great to be able to visit beauty hot springs while feeling the breath of nature.

Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki is famous as a summer resort and has been designated as a national scenic spot and natural monument. It is also a place with connections to Japanese mythology, so it is popular among many people as a mystical power spot. Looking up at the cliffs from the water on a rented boat is a fun way to see a different view.

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Hanare no Yado Kamigakure, with its charming Japanese-modern rooms, is a high-class ryokan that perfectly harmonizes the cozy atmosphere of a mountain village with a sacred atmosphere. The beds in the Western-style rooms are made by Simmons, a top-class manufacturer. In addition, the bath water uses sacred water drawn from the Tamadare Falls in Takachiho. It seems that you can get closer to God just by staying.

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At the restaurant "Shokusai", you can enjoy seasonal ingredients and our specialty shochu while feeling the nature of the mountains. Takachiho is rich in mountain and river delicacies, such as Takachiho beef, which won the Prime Minister's Award, and wild female fish that grew up in pure water. If you have a relaxing meal in the open restaurant with a wide ceiling, your heart will be filled and you will be energized.

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With the theme of Takachiho mythology, Solest Takachiho Hotel is characterized by a space filled with light when a god descends. Takachiho Shrine is about a 5-minute walk away, so it is also recommended for visiting power spots. The interior, which gives a glimpse of Japanese modernity and a soft and natural atmosphere, is wonderful.

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Konohana, a casual restaurant with a modern atmosphere that will delight women, uses rice harvested from Takachiho's terraced rice fields, which is registered as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. The Takachiho kaiseki dinner and the Japanese/Western buffet for breakfast are very popular because you can fully enjoy the fresh local ingredients.

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ryokan Shinsen, which embodies the sacred atmosphere of Takachiho, is a luxurious building with tatami mats throughout. At the detached house, Kamurogi no Sho, you will be impressed with the ultimate luxury, including a private garden, an open-air cypress bath, and comfortable sofas! A sacred room created with the theme of God will create a special day.

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meal ryokan is one of the pleasures of traveling, and can be enjoyed in a variety of private rooms with different tastes. It is a wonderful space that is pleasing to the eye with carefully selected interiors such as thatched huts, guesthouses, and Taisho Roman. At "ryokan Shinsen", we are also focusing on wine service. The proprietress has acquired a sommelier qualification, and offers carefully selected wines. ryokan is recommended for couples who love wine.

We introduced hotels that are convenient for visiting famous summer resorts in Kyushu. Since you're traveling to a summer resort filled with negative ions, let's choose a hotel with a nice atmosphere so that you won't be disappointed when you return to the hotel. Summer is getting hotter with each passing year. Let's get through the hot summer by cooling off at a summer resort without holding back!