[Aso] Chilling out in onsen and rooms♪ 7 recommended hotels and ryokan for solo travelers

When you spend your days busy with work and family life, you start to lose peace of mind. If you find yourself wanting some time alone, why not take a solo trip where you don't have to worry about others? A recommended travel destination is Aso in Kumamoto. With many natural viewing spots such as Nabegataki Falls, which looks like a curtain of water, and Daikanbo, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view, it is the perfect area for a solo trip to free your mind. The local delicacies are also excellent, including the tender and healthy Akagyu beef and Dagojiru, a soup seasoned with miso and soy sauce and filled with dumplings.

After enjoying sightseeing and gourmet food, relax at a hotel or ryokan. Aso has many recommended lodgings for solo travelers. In this article, we will introduce hotels and ryokan where you can relax, including lodgings with comfortable rooms and private baths. Relax and unwind by yourself and relieve the fatigue of your daily life.

Minamiaso Luna Observatory Auberge Mori no Atelier is a Western-style hotel with a lovely retro atmosphere. Both the exterior and interior are full of photogenic scenery, so you'll want to take lots of photos. The Premium Starry Sky Experience Tour allows you to enjoy the planetarium and observatory accompanied by a guide from an expert in starry sky commentary. Reservations are required for this tour, and reservations open from 1:00 pm on the day. On sunny days, you can experience gazing at the stars while lying down on an outdoor bed. Gazing at the night sky is sure to soothe your daily fatigue.

The annex, built with British bricks and old wood, is reminiscent of a European villa. The interior is decorated with retro decor, making you feel as if you are living abroad. Enjoy an extraordinary experience in a room filled with an exotic atmosphere.

Since you're traveling alone, why not splurge a little on high-class meal? "Aso Akagyu fillet steak" is a meat with no sinew and an irresistible tenderness. It's low in fat, so it's safe for those on a diet! Fillet meat is a rare cut that only makes up about 3% of the cow. Take your time to savor this high-class meat that's hard to find.

"Aso Resort Grandvrio Hotel" is a hotel where you can enjoy sports and nature viewing within its lush grounds. There are also sports that you can enjoy alone, such as golf and paragliding, so please try them out. After working up a sweat, you can refresh your fatigue by taking a dip in onsen. The fresh hot onsen, which flows directly from the source, will soothe your daily fatigue.

The rooms have large windows that give a sense of openness. If you choose a room on the mountain side, you can enjoy the magnificent nature from the balcony. Spending time alone looking at the scenery without being disturbed by anyone is the ultimate relaxation time. Staring at the scenery seems to clear your mind and make your worries smaller. Please enjoy the view to your heart's content.

Dinner is a multi-course meal using local ingredients. The menu is a mix of Japanese and Western dishes such as grilled eel, sesame tofu, and smoked salmon and octopus gazpacho terrine. After eating your fill, take a break with a dessert and a drink.

Aso Hotel Ichibankan and Nibankan offer two types of accommodation: Ichibankan, a ryokan-style hotel that focuses on food, and a hotel-style hotel that can be enjoyed as a hot spring. One of the hotel's attractions is the hot spring onsen flows directly from the source, which is said to have a fatigue relieving effect. From the open-air bath at Ichibankan, you can get a panoramic view of the townscape and nature of Aso, so you can enjoy both the spectacular view and onsen to your heart's content.

The rooms have a calming atmosphere, so you can relax and enjoy the luxury of being able to use the spacious rooms by yourself. Enjoy the view outside, read a book, watch TV... Do whatever you like.

meal recommends the "Umakamon Kaiseki" that uses plenty of Kumamoto ingredients. You can enjoy the taste of "Kumamoto" such as rice from Kumamoto, vegetables from Aso, and "Aka beef" from Kumamoto brand beef. Your stomach and heart will be full of carefully prepared dishes one by one.

Hotel Greenpia Minamiaso is a hotel with an excellent location, where you can see the five peaks of Mt. Aso from the guest rooms and onsen. The spectacular view from the large windows of the guest rooms is so beautiful you'll want to stare at it forever. You can also enjoy activities such as yoga and golf at the hotel.

When you want to relieve the fatigue of your trip, relax in an open-air bath surrounded by nature. You can see the starry sky at night and the sea of clouds in the morning depending on the weather, so you can enjoy different atmospheres depending on the time of day even in the same open-air bath. After warming up your body in onsen, you can massage your body in a massage chair and you'll be able to sleep soundly at night.

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For dinner, enjoy a half-buffet with the main dish being "Sukiyaki made with Kumamoto Akagyu beef from our own farm." The buffet has 20 Japanese and Western dishes on the menu, including homemade ham, caprese, and seasonal side dishes, so you'll probably be excited about what to eat♪ For dessert, there is also homemade yogurt and soft serve ice cream. Please enjoy the unique flavors that you can't get anywhere else.

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Kurokawa onsen Ryokan Sanga is an elegant ryokan quietly nestled in the forest. With beautiful nature filling the windows and rooms decorated with high-quality interiors, you'll feel at ease just by staying here.

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If you are traveling alone, why not enjoy some private time in a private bath? There are three private baths in the hotel: the large semi-open-air "Rokushaku Okeburo" (rokushaku barrel bath), the elegant "Hinokiburo" (cypress bath), and the "Kiriishiburo" (cut stone bath) that can fit 2-3 people. All the baths are so attractive that you might have a hard time choosing. Please choose the bath you like according to your tastes and mood.

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For dinner, let's have a multi-course meal where you can enjoy local flavors such as "Aso Aka Beef Steak" and "Horse Sashimi". The carefully handmade dishes look elegant, and it may ♪ be a waste to eat. The sake that can be served with meal is All of them are unique to Kumamoto, such as wine made from grapes from Kumamoto and local junmai shochu. If you like alcohol, check it out.

"Nonohana no Yado Aso no Shiki" is a traditional Japanese ryokan located at the foot of Mount Aso. From the lobby with its warm wooden interior to the Japanese-style rooms with their calming atmosphere, you will feel at ease no matter where you are. Why not take a relaxing break in your room and spend some time relaxing and enjoying your stay?

There are four private open-air baths in the building, each with a different design, which guests can use free of charge. You can relax in these stylish baths by yourself, such as the Asian resort-style "Maiden's Bath" and the romantic "Moon Bath" with its moon-like lighting. Taking a bath in a nice bath is sure to become a good memory of your trip.

For dinner, try charcoal-grilled food around the hearth. The menu is packed with carefully selected dishes, including dishes made with home-grown vegetables and the inn's specialty, charcoal-grilled beef. You can enjoy the fragrant aroma of the charcoal fire while you wait for the food to cook. Fill your stomach with delicious food and head out the next day feeling refreshed.

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"ryokan Ryokan" is a relaxing inn for adults only, located in the middle of nature. There are four different types of rooms to choose from. The "Premium Western-style" and "Maisonette" rooms come with sofas so you can relax in comfort.

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All guest rooms have natural onsen. You can enjoy onsen in your room. It's a luxury to be able to bathe whenever you want, as many times as you like. If you open the large window in the indoor bath, it becomes a semi-open-air bath. Feeling the comfortable breeze while soaking in onsen will surely make you feel even more refreshed.

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For dinner, enjoy special Italian cuisine in a private meal room. The dishes, which use spring water from Minamiaso, are exquisite, bringing out the flavor of the ingredients. As the food is eaten with chopsticks, it's no problem even if you don't know how to use a knife and fork. Try the hearty dishes with wine.

Traveling alone allows you to relax without worrying about those around you. Aso is perfect for solo travelers, with onsen springs and nature viewing spots. After enjoying sightseeing, enjoy some time for yourself at a hotel or inn. Enjoying a private hot onsen and delicious food will surely help relieve the fatigue of everyday life. If you're feeling a bit tired lately, try a fulfilling solo trip.