[Kumamoto] 14 recommended ryokan with rooms with open-air baths. A onsen stay for couples to forget time
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Recently, I've been spending more time at home, and I'm getting stressed. Soaking in a hot onsen with your loved one will refresh you and deepen your relationship as a couple. Kumamoto is blessed with an abundance of nature, and is dotted with hot spring resorts such as Kurokawa onsen and Amakusa onsen, where you can spend onsen time. If you have the chance, go to ryokan with a room with an open-air bath that two people can enjoy together. You can enjoy your time alone without being disturbed by anyone. In this article, we will introduce inns that not only have baths, but also horse sashimi, branded beef, the sea of Amakusa, and the stars of Aso, all of which are unique to Kumamoto.
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I spend more time at home these days. In such a case, why not enjoy a onsen trip with your loved one? Kumamoto is blessed with an abundance of nature, and is dotted with hot spring resorts such as Kurokawa onsen and Amakusa onsen, where you can spend onsen time. If you forget about the time and soak in onsen, you can refresh yourself and deepen your relationship as a couple.
In Kumamoto's popular onsen areas such as Kurokawa onsen and Amakusa onsen, there are ryokan where you can enjoy onsen in your own room.
If you are going out with your boyfriend, we recommend staying in a guest room with an open-air bath. Enjoy the bath without worrying about the surroundings and deepen your bond with him. In this article, we will introduce you to inns that have not only baths, but also horse sashimi, branded beef, Amakusa Sea, and Aso Star, all of which are unique to Kumamoto.
Shirakawa onsen, located about two hours by car from Kumamoto Station, is a small onsen area surrounded by nature. Therefore, you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing stay. Among them, "Sanso Takefue" is recommended for couples because it is an inn where you can enjoy a private space with only 12 detached rooms on a vast site of about 5,000 tsubo.
The guest room "Kokyuan" has three Japanese-style rooms, a hearth and a dirt floor, so you can relax in a spacious space. In addition, there are open-air baths, indoor baths, and footbaths in the guest rooms, so you can enjoy the free-flowing onsen without being disturbed by anyone. I'm sure he will be satisfied with the luxurious and calm atmosphere.
Furthermore, ``Kokuan'' also has an audio room. After relaxing in the hot onsen, it's a good idea to grab some drinks and snacks and watch a movie.You can also experience a ``Zen spa'' while looking at Moso bamboo, so you can enjoy your stay without getting bored.
Both dinner and breakfast can be enjoyed in your room, so you can relax without worrying about the eyes of others. Even if you are busy preparing in the morning, you don't have to worry because you can eat leisurely in your room!
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Unexplored region Shirakawa source mountain villa Takefue
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 5725-1, Manganji, Minami-Oguni-machi, Aso-gun
- access
- ・Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes by bus from Kumamoto Airport (approx. 5 minutes free shuttle from the nearest bus stop, reservation required) ・Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport (paid contract taxis available, reservation required) ・By bus from Kumamoto Station Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (free shuttle service approximately 5 minutes from the nearest bus stop, reservation required). - Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes by car from Kumamoto Station (paid contract taxis available, reservation required) - Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Fukuoka Airport - Approximately 3 hours by bus from Hakata Station (approximately 5 minutes free shuttle from the nearest bus stop) (Reservation required)
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500 Takefue
Minamiogunimachi Other / ryokan, local cuisine
- The average budget
- ¥30,000~
- address
- Kumamoto 5725, Manganji, Minami-Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, Oaza
- business hours
- ■ Business hours Check-in from 15:30 ○ Check-out at the main building "Takegiri, Sasahibiki, Tsukikage, Mizuoto" is 10:30 ○ Check-out at the annex "Sayo", "Omachian", "Shienan", "Tenbi", "Yuzukiyo", "Bijoan", "Kokuan" is 11:00
Kurokawa onsen is a popular hot onsen in Kumamoto, with its abundant nature and rural scenery. There are about 30 inns in Kurokawa onsen, but "Kurokawa onsen Gosho Gosho Gekkoju" is the perfect inn for those who want to spend some quiet time, with eight detached buildings on a site of about 13,000 square meters. "Special Room Kagetsu" is spacious, with a hearth space, tatami room, wooden floor room, bedroom, and moon-viewing platform. In this Japanese-modern room with the warmth of wood, you can forget about your daily life and relax♪ It is about a 5-minute shuttle ride from Kurokawa onsen bus stop.
At ``Special Room Kagetsu,'' you can enjoy two types of baths: an indoor bath and an open-air bath. Soaking in onsen while admiring the peaceful nature will soothe your mind and body. It looks like it will be a wonderful time to have fun with him.
Kumamoto is blessed with the bounty of mountains and seas, and is full of attractive ingredients such as branded beef, local vegetables, and wild plants. At `` Gosho Gekkoju,'' you can enjoy carefully selected seasonal flavors that Kyushu is proud of, such as Higo beef Aso and Takezaki crab. meal are in-room dining, so please enjoy them thoroughly with just the two of you.
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Kurokawa onsen Gosho Gekkoju
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 6777-2 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso-gun
- access
- 2 hours by car from Fukuoka Airport using high speed
Located in the quiet mountains of Kurokawa onsen, Kurokawa onsen Oyado Nonohana is a hot onsen ryokan with a traditional Japanese atmosphere. It is about an hour's drive from Hita IC. With only eight rooms in total, the number of guests allowed to stay at one time is limited, allowing you to enjoy your time in a quiet space. The delicate cuisine made with local ingredients is also popular, so be sure to give it a try.
You can choose between the main house and the detached room, but if you want to enjoy a private space for two people, the detached room is recommended. Choose from a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western style room in the detached room. The photo is a maisonette type Japanese-Western style room "Ishitake". You can see the greenery from the terrace, so it would be nice to read a book together♪
Let's enjoy onsen flowing directly from the source while enjoying the seasonal nature from the bath. In addition to the private baths in the guest rooms, there is also an open-air bath made of stone with a view of the mountain stream, and an indoor bath made of cypress, so you can stretch your legs and relax in the spacious bath.
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Kurokawa onsen Oyado Nonohana
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 6375-2 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso-gun
- access
- About 5 minutes by car from the center of Kurokawa onsen. Shuttle service to the onsen town is available (free). Please enjoy Kurokawa's specialty "Yu Meguri".
Kurokawa Onsen onsen Miyama Sansou is located in Okukurokawa, about an hour from the Kumamoto IC, a little far from the onsen of Kurokawa Onsen town. All guest rooms are detached, and the combination of the modern atmosphere of Western-style rooms and the retro Japanese atmosphere will make you happy to stay in a calm and stylish atmosphere.
There are three types of rooms with open-air baths, but ``C2'' also has an indoor bath, and you can see the nature of Okukuro River from both baths. Just the two of you can enjoy onsen flowing directly from the source while admiring the seasonal nature such as fresh greenery and autumn leaves. Kurokawa onsen is a simple hot spring that is hypoallergenic and gentle on the skin. Please soak in the hot onsen and heal your daily fatigue.
meal are served at Miyama Dining Aze. Each dish is made using the best cooking method to make the most of Kumamoto's rich bounty, making use of the original deliciousness of the ingredients. We also use plenty of local ingredients grown on the premises.
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Kurokawa onsen Miyama Sansou
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 6393 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County
- access
- If you arrive by bus, there is a free shuttle from Kurokawa onsen bus stop (reservation required)
About an hour and a half by car from "Kumamoto Airport", "Amakusa Tenku no Fune Fune" in Matsushima in Amakusa, which is said to be one of the "three major Matsushimas in Japan", is an inn that boasts a view. You can see the beautiful seascape from the spacious terrace installed in all guest rooms, so you can share the view of Matsushima with two people.
The "Panorama View Villa" boasts an area of 90 square meters, and has a living room and two bedrooms, and an open-air bath on the terrace where you can enjoy the open feeling. The villa is built at the tip of the cape, so you can soak in onsen without being blocked by anything while enjoying the superb view. The beautiful sunset that can be seen on a sunny day might make you feel romantic.
For dinner, you can enjoy luxurious Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients, such as Amakusa fresh fish carpaccio, spaghettini, and grilled wagyu beef fillet. meal with your loved one while looking at the beautiful scenery is sure to be an unforgettable memory.
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Amakusa Tenku no Fune
Kumamoto /Amakusa/Resort Hotel
- address
- 5984-2 Aizu, Matsushima-cho, Kami-Amakusa City Kumamoto
- access
- About 25 minutes by car from JR Misumi Station / About 50 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport
Yume Shizuku Onsen Bettei Soan, which is easily accessible from Kumamoto Airport in about 30 minutes, is a onsen ryokan located on the outer rim of Aso, overlooking the five peaks of Aso. If you look at the wide and clear sky and the rich mountains, your daily worries may seem small. On a cloudless night, you can enjoy the beautiful starry sky and enjoy the romantic atmosphere.
All 16 guest rooms are separate, so you can enjoy private time with him. Each guest room has a different concept, such as a Sukiya-style building or a Taisho modern Western-style building, but the Japanese-Western room ``Tsuki no Shizuku'' has a chic and modern atmosphere, so it is recommended for couples. It is blissful to relax while drinking alcohol or coffee on the deck terrace overlooking the majestic scenery of Aso.
The semi-open-air baths vary depending on the room, so please choose a room that suits your taste. Minamiaso Yume Shizuku onsen is made of sodium bicarbonate spring water, which gives it a viscous feel. You can expect it to have a skin-softening effect. Open the window and feel the outside air as you enjoy onsen at your leisure.
Both dinner and breakfast are served in your room, so you can enjoy everything from meal to baths in complete privacy. For dinner, enjoy local delicacies such as horse sashimi and sukiyaki made with Kumamoto's brand beef, Wao.
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Minamiaso onsen Resort Villa Soan
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 5-56 Kawagin, Minami-aso Village, Aso-gun
- access
- [Opening of Choyo Bridge] 50 minutes by car from Kumamoto IC via Route 57 ・[Via Tawarayama Tunnel] About 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport
Tamana onsen is a small onsen resort located about an hour by car from Kumamoto Airport, with about 20 accommodations scattered around. This onsen resort has a history of 1,300 years and has footbaths and public baths throughout the city, where you can forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Tamana onsen onsen Happoen is a onsen ryokan located in Tamana Onsen, surrounded by a thicket of trees. The lobby is a stylish space that takes advantage of Japanese tastes.
This is Kozue, a Japanese-Western style room in the South Wing. All rooms in the South Wing are equipped with massage chairs, so you can relax and unwind after a long day of travel. The spacious room is about 100㎡, so you can relax and unwind.
All rooms have a private semi-open-air bath, so two people can have the hot spring onsen all to themselves. After enjoying the smooth, silky feel of Tamana onsen, enjoy meal in the dining room of your room. If you want to splurge on meal, we recommend the plan with spiny lobster and specially selected wagyu beef as the main course.
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Tamana onsen Happoen
Kumamoto / ryokan
- address
- 627 Ritsuganji, Tamana City Kumamoto Prefecture
- access
- 15 minutes by turning right from Kikusui IC on the Kyushu Expressway / 5 minutes by taxi from JR Tamana Station / 7 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Tamana Station (Shinkansen)
"Kurokawa onsen Genryu no Yado Hozantei" is a hideaway inn nestled in the nature-rich mountain valley of Kumamoto. All rooms are detached, offering luxurious privacy. All baths are directly fed by the hot spring, and by pressing the "starry sky switch" installed in the open-air bath, you can enjoy onsen while gazing at the starry sky. It is conveniently located about 50 minutes from the Hita IC on the Oita Expressway. Enjoy a luxurious moment where you and your partner can enjoy the beauty of nature and the comfort of onsen all to yourself.
All 10 detached rooms are luxuriously equipped with an open-air bath and an indoor bath. In the special room "Kan Aoi," you can enjoy the morning sun and moonlight through the skylight, creating a romantic atmosphere. Outside the window you can see the mountain stream, and you will be soothed by the beauty of nature. There is a wide variety of guest rooms, and you can choose from Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and more to suit your taste. It is the perfect place to spend time with your partner in a private space without being disturbed by anyone.
meal are kaiseki cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. You can enjoy the unique flavors of Kumamoto, such as Higo beef, horse sashimi, and a special gratin made with Oguni Jersey milk. meal are served in a private room, so you can enjoy a leisurely meal just the two of you, creating a special moment. Why not refresh your mind and body with a luxurious stay?
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Kurokawa onsen headwater inn Hozantei (detached lodging)
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County Higashioku Kurokawa onsen 6346
- access
- About 50 minutes from Hita IC on the Oita Expressway Shuttle service available (conditions apply) *Shuttle bus to Kurokawa onsen bus stop (prior reservation required)
Located about 90 minutes by car from Kumamoto city, Amakusa onsen Hotel Shoryuen Kaisei is a onsen resort hotel facing the beautiful sea of Amakusa. All rooms have an ocean view, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along with the soothing sound of the waves, helping to relieve the fatigue of everyday life. In particular, the special room "Shinsen" is perfect for couples who want to enjoy a relaxing time in a private space.
The special room "Shinsen" is a maisonette-type detached room equipped with a private open-air bath and dining area. Relax to your heart's content with your partner in this luxurious space that makes you feel as if you are in a villa. Open the window and let in the pleasant sea breeze, giving you a feeling of openness. In the open-air bath, you can enjoy the mellow hot spring onsen known as "Taiyo no Yu." You can spend a relaxing time looking out at the sea and islands of Amakusa.
meal is proud to offer seafood kaiseki meals that use an abundance of Amakusa's seafood. You can enjoy dishes such as lobster, abalone, Amakusa octopus steak, and other dishes that make the most of fresh local ingredients, adding even more color to your special time with him. In the special "Shinsen" rooms, dinner and breakfast may be served in the room, so you can spend a relaxing time alone with him.
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Amakusa onsen Hotel Shoryuen Kaisei
Kumamoto /Amakusa/ ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 6494 Kami, Oyano-cho, Kamitamakusa City
- access
- From the Kyushu Expressway Matsubashi IC, take Route 266 toward Amakusa for 50 minutes. 15 minutes by car or 25 minutes by bus from JR Misumi Station.
Oda Onsen onsen no Sato Hanamura, about a 5-minute shuttle ride from Kurokawa onsen bus stop, is a onsen inn located in a quiet area surrounded by nature. The 16 detached guest rooms are spacious and luxurious, making it the perfect place for couples to spend some relaxing time together. All rooms have onsen, and you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with local seasonal ingredients. You can experience a luxurious time as if you were alone in a small village.
The guest rooms are spacious, and those with open-air baths are comfortable enough to let you forget about time. The open-air baths in the guest rooms can be enjoyed at any time of the day while enjoying forest bathing. During the day, you can relax in the greenery full of negative ions, and at night, you can be enchanted by the starry sky. The large public bath is also spacious and open, and the unique baths, such as the cave bath, are also attractive.
meal are served with great care, and the food is a feast for the eyes as well. Why not spend some special time away from the everyday and refresh your mind and body?
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Oda onsen Four Seasons Village Hanamura
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 5850 Manganji Oda, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso County
- access
- 50 minutes from Hita Bus Center, 20 minutes by bus bound for Oguni via Tsuetate onsen, 5 minutes by car from Kurokawa onsen, 80 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport.
Kurokawa onsen Sato no Yu Waraku is an adult-only inn located about an hour's drive from the Kyushu Cross-Island's Hita Interchange. It features a quaint building that was relocated from an old house with 180 years of history, and warmly welcomes all visitors. The quiet environment surrounded by abundant nature is perfect for a special time for two.
All four guest rooms are detached and come with a semi-open-air bath. The bath has a large glass window that can be opened and closed, so you can enjoy the feeling of an open-air bath depending on the weather and your mood. Each room also has a wooden deck, perfect for enjoying forest bathing. At night, you can enjoy a romantic moment in the open-air bath while gazing at the starry sky. Enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by nature, forgetting the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
meal The restaurant is open-kitchen style and offers seasonal cuisine using the best seasonal ingredients. 3 semi-private rooms meal are available for couples who want to have their own privacy. You can also order horse sashimi and horse sushi separately, so please enjoy the tastes of Kumamoto. After dinner, we recommend enjoying drinks at the thatched-roof bar lit by candlelight.
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Kurokawa Onsen Satonoyu onsen
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 6351-1 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso-gun
- access
- ■ 60 minutes from Kyushu Odan Expressway Hita IC ■ 60 minutes from Yufuin IC ■ 70 minutes from Kumamoto Airport ■ 100 minutes from Oita Airport ■ 150 minutes from Fukuoka city
"Aso Uchinomaki Onsen onsen Irifune" is a modern Japanese inn located in a quiet area about 20 minutes by car from JR Aso Station. You can spend quality time as an adult in the sophisticated designer rooms and Japanese bedrooms. In particular, the inn boasts onsen with two different spring sources, where you can enjoy the different spring qualities of a spring rich in iron and a neutral simple spring. Enjoy the tranquility and quality time that will help you forget your stress at this inn surrounded by the lush nature of Aso.
The guest rooms are attractive, with a relaxed Japanese-Western style, including designer rooms with open-air baths. In particular, the rooms with open-air baths allow you to enjoy a luxurious time relaxing in onsen in an open-air bath set up in a private garden. There is also a service where you can choose a colored yukata, so you can make your partner's heart flutter with a slightly different look from usual ♡ All the baths in the building are natural spring water, and in addition to the large public bath, there are five private baths, making it perfect for couples to enjoy onsen in private.
meal is proud of its dishes made with fresh vegetables from its own farm, as well as Kumamoto specialties such as horse sashimi and Higo beef. You can spend an unforgettable time savoring the local delicacies in a private meal room. Enjoy a luxurious stay that refreshes both body and mind while tasting nutritious dishes made with organic vegetables and Kumamoto specialties.
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Aso Uchinomaki Onsen onsen Irifune
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- address
- 834-2 Kumamoto
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes by bus or car from Aso Station Approximately 50 minutes by car from Kumamoto IC Approximately 50 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport Approximately 2 hours by car from Fukuoka Airport
This inn is easily accessible, taking about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Hitoyoshi Station (reservation required), and is located on the banks of the Kuma River. There are Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, so couples can choose according to their preferences. This room is a deluxe room. There is a semi-open-air bath on the terrace overlooking the Kuma River, and you can enjoy the quiet flow of time while listening to the murmuring of the river on the terrace with a sense of openness.
The bath in the room is a semi-open-air onsen spring bath with water flowing directly from the source. You can enjoy the rich natural scenery from the large windows. Forget about everyday life and relax as time passes peacefully. Soak in the hot onsen in a private space just for the two of you and heal the fatigue of your trip.
Dinner is a multi-course meal with an emphasis on locally produced ingredients. You're sure to be completely satisfied with the sumptuous dishes, including seasonal fish from the Kuma River, Hitoyoshi's original steam locomotive hotpot made with local vegetables, and Japanese black beef. For a la carte dishes, you can enjoy dishes typical of Kumamoto, such as horse sashimi, horse liver sashimi, and sweetfish sashimi. The sumptuous and delicious food will have both of you smiling.
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Suiranrou
Kumamoto /Hitoyoshi/ ryokan
- address
- 2461-1 Kumamoto, onsen Prefecture
- access
- 1 hour by express bus from Kagoshima Airport. 7 minutes by car from JR Hitoyoshi Station. 10 minutes by car from the Hitoyoshi Expressway Interchange.
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Suiranrou
Nishihitoyoshi / ryokan, local cuisine
- address
- 2461-1 Kumamoto, onsen Prefecture
- business hours
- [Monday] 11:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 [Tuesday] 11:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 [Wednesday] 11:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 [Thursday] 11:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 [Friday] 11:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 [Saturday] 11:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 [Sunday] 11:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 ■ Business hours Reservation required ■ Closed days None
If you want to feel luxurious, we recommend the Japanese-Western room "Nemunoki" with its indoor bath and open-air bath. In the open-air bath, you can enjoy the open view while soaking in Kurokawa onsen, which is 100% natural spring water. In addition to the baths in the guest rooms, the hotel also has seven types of baths that use two private hot springs. This is a private bath called "Rokushaku Okeburo (rokushaku tub bath)." You can enjoy bathing in different baths without leaving the inn, so it's perfect for couples who love baths.
For dinner, there is a plan where you can enjoy Kumamoto's brand beef "Aso Akaushi" steak, and a plan where you can compare the taste of horse sashimi, so you can fully enjoy local gourmet. If you have a beautifully arranged kaiseki meal that you can enjoy with your eyes, it seems that you will have a lively conversation with him.
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Kurokawa onsen Ryokan Sanga
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 6961-1, Manganji, Minami-Oguni-machi, Aso-gun
- access
- 50 minutes by bus from Aso Station
Even if you can't do active leisure activities outside, you can spend a blissful time with a room where you can enjoy an extraordinary space, onsen, and delicious food. If you enjoy a more luxurious stay with him than usual, you will be able to work hard from the next day. In order to enrich your daily life, let's go on a trip to replenish the energy of your mind and body in Kumamoto♪