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Ryokan Ryokan Yumotoso
869-2402 Kumamoto, Minamioguni, Manganji 6700, Japan – Great location - show map
The hot spring was so wonderful. The next day, they switched the man’s and the woman’s of the outdoor spring so that we can enjoyed two different views and settings. The temperature of the spring was hot enough. The food was delicious. We had a great time of staying here.
TaiwanLove the traditional ryokan very much. The onsens were terrific. Love both the public and private onsen. The room is comfy and spacious. I especially love the view from room.
MalaysiaThe food was amazing! Our room had a lovely view of the river. The outside bath was lovely. The staff very friendly.
JapanBreakfast & dinner is awesome~ Outdoor onsen & river view room type is really nice.
MalaysiaI liked everything, The atmosphere of the ryokan, privacy, food was amazing, I liked also hot springs and the style of the property :)
PolandThe staff were all incredibly friendly, helpful and polite. Its a picturesque spa with lots of hot spring hotels and we enjoyed going from one to another to experience various mineral water baths. The food at Yumotoso was amazing! And we had a dedicated member of staff serving us in our own salon and explaining how to get the best out of our feast. It was a real Japanese experience and we felt pampered.
United KingdomThe family baths were great as it was nice to enjoy with your spouse. The food and service were excellent and they were able to accommodate my allergy. The location was perfect right in the heart of the town. This is definitely a traditional ryokan experience with spacious rooms. It was very relaxing and was perfect for a short stay.
CanadaFriendly and nice staff. It is quiet and we can enjoy our own time in the hotel.
Hong KongConvenience, comfortable & cleanliness. The staff can speak English.
Hong KongThe outside hot spring is very special and comfortable, the staff is very kind and sweet, and the meals are delicious. (especially the 漬物 and 刺身)
Taiwan
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Yw
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Chua
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Anna
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Wimmy
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Andrzej
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John
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Amelie
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Wing
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Yuen
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Suping
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Located in the Kurokawa Onsen hot-spring area and built in the Edo period, Ryokan Yumotoso offers traditional rooms with Tahara River views. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths or reserve private hot-spring baths. Traditional Kaiseki meals can be enjoyed and free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas.
The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests and a private toilet is included in each room. Bathrooms are shared.
Guests can enjoy a game of Shogi chess at the lounge, which features a traditional Irori hearth. You can relax at the terrace as well. Drink vending machines are on site and luggage storage is provided at the front desk.
Traditional multi-course meals featuring local seasonal ingredients are served for dinner at the on-site restaurant. A Japanese set menu is served for breakfast.
Yumotoso Ryokan is a 45-minute drive from JR Aso Train Station and a 10-minute drive from Meotodaki Falls. Guests can enjoy the various hot-spring baths nearby the property.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
See what guests loved the most:
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Yw
Taiwan“The hot spring was so wonderful. The next day, they switched the man’s and the woman’s of the outdoor spring so that we can enjoyed two different views and settings. The temperature of the spring was hot enough. The food was delicious. We had a great time of staying here.” Read more
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Chua
Malaysia“Love the traditional ryokan very much. The onsens were terrific. Love both the public and private onsen. The room is comfy and spacious. I especially love the view from room.”
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Anna
Japan“The food was amazing! Our room had a lovely view of the river. The outside bath was lovely. The staff very friendly. ”
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Wimmy
Malaysia
“Breakfast & dinner is awesome~ Outdoor onsen & river view room type is really nice.”
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Andrzej
Poland“I liked everything, The atmosphere of the ryokan, privacy, food was amazing, I liked also hot springs and the style of the property :)”
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John
United Kingdom“The staff were all incredibly friendly, helpful and polite. Its a picturesque spa with lots of hot spring hotels and we enjoyed going from one to another to experience various mineral water baths. The food at Yumotoso was amazing! And we had a dedicated member of staff serving us in our own salon and explaining how to get the best out of our feast. It was a real Japanese experience and we felt pampered.” Read more
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Amelie
Canada“The family baths were great as it was nice to enjoy with your spouse. The food and service were excellent and they were able to accommodate my allergy. The location was perfect right in the heart of the town. This is definitely a traditional ryokan experience with spacious rooms. It was very relaxing and was perfect for a short stay.” Read more
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Wing
Hong Kong“Friendly and nice staff. It is quiet and we can enjoy our own time in the hotel.”
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Yuen
Hong Kong
“Convenience, comfortable & cleanliness. The staff can speak English.”
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Suping
Taiwan
“The outside hot spring is very special and comfortable, the staff is very kind and sweet, and the meals are delicious. (especially the 漬物 and 刺身) ”
Host Info
創業は慶応3年。約150年の歴史をもつ旅館湯本荘。 黒川温泉の中心部に位置し客室は全室川沿い。 料理は鱒の刺身、山女魚塩焼き、馬刺し、熊本牛など熊本名産を中心とした和会席をお召し上がりいただけます。 露天風呂や貸切風呂、内風呂で日々の疲れを癒してください。
アットホームな雰囲気でお客様をおもてなし致します。
黒川温泉の中心街に位置しておりますので散策や湯めぐりには便利な立地です。 旅館の前の道は狭いのでお車でお越しのお客様はご注意くださいませ。 周辺には湯布院やスキー場、阿蘇山など見どころ盛りだくさんです。
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
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Cafe/Bar 居酒屋いろりや0 miles
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Restaurant 味どころ なか0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar 湯音0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar カフェ シエル0.3 miles
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Mountain 牧の戸峠登山入口7.5 miles
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River 遊水峡11.2 miles
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Mountain 阿蘇山29.8 miles
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九重森林公園スキー場7.5 miles
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Kumamoto Airport23.4 miles
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Oita Airport44.3 miles
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Saga Airport48.7 miles
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Amenities of Ryokan Yumotoso Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Sauna
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Telephone
- TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Newspapers
- Air conditioning
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Ryokan Yumotoso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests with tattoos are not allowed to use shared bathing areas and other shared facilities.
FAQs about Ryokan Yumotoso
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Room options at Ryokan Yumotoso include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Quad
- Family
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Check-in at Ryokan Yumotoso is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Ryokan Yumotoso is 2.5 miles from the center of Minamioguni.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Ryokan Yumotoso by:
- Bus 2h
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ryokan Yumotoso (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Free parking
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Guests staying at Ryokan Yumotoso can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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The prices at Ryokan Yumotoso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Ryokan Yumotoso offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Open-air bath
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
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Yes, Ryokan Yumotoso is popular with guests booking family stays.
