About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Momiji hostel in Minamiaso-village offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or inner courtyard views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi, lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, indoor play area, games room, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A highly rated breakfast is served with American cheese, providing a pleasant start to the day. Convenient Location: Located 17 mi from Kumamoto Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Mount Aso (11 mi) and Kumamoto Castle (25 mi). Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast Info

American

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Luca
    Italy Italy
    It’s a very beautiful house with an amazing and welcoming owner! We loved the location and the room, very big and as described! We will be back! Furthermore, the two cats around the hostel are just so wonderful it makes the experience even better.
  • Pannida
    Thailand Thailand
    Highly recommended if you’re visiting Mount Aso and looking for a ryokan-style stay, this place offers a warm welcome and great hospitality from the owner. There are also two cats, and you can take a walk to enjoy the surrounding nature.
  • Katherine
    United States United States
    Very kind and thoughtful owner, gave us a lot of wonderful recommendations for the area! The two cats were adorable and friendly. I would absolutely stay here again, there were also bikes available to rent and books to read! Room was wonderful and...
  • Maria
    Japan Japan
    Our stay at Momiji was great! The old Japanese house was warm and homey and the hosts were kind and welcoming. Two cats were a bonus. Dinner at the Thai restaurant was exceptional and highly recommended! I would be back anytime and ideally would...
  • Dragoljub
    United States United States
    If you want to experience the real atmosphere of the old Japanese rural home you are at the right place. Exceptionally clean, quite house. Bonus are two friendly cats which are easy to interact with. The hosts are exceptional and friendly.
  • Ronja
    Japan Japan
    This is by far the best place I've ever stayed at. The owner of this place is the kindest and most purehearted individual I've meet in a long while. Him and his wife was super helpfull and making sure I was getting to my next stop without issue. I...
  • Roman
    Russia Russia
    I absolutely loved staying at Momiji hostel! Hide-san told and showed me everything around the house and gave some advice on where to go in the neighborhood, made a simple yet good breakfast in the morning. We've had a pleasant talk with Hide-san...
  • Gloria
    Paraguay Paraguay
    The best Guesthouse I have ever stayed in! The host is a super nice and attentive person, he made us feel like we were at home. The hostel is beautiful, it is made of details and with a lot of love love. They have two beautiful kittens!
  • Steven
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owner is very hospitable and thinking along. The stay is really nice. I would totally recommend it.
  • Fanny
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Great hotel, very well located if you have a car and want to visit the Aso region. The owner is super nice and helpful, and his wife’s restaurant is so yummy ! I recommend !

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House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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