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Shinwaen

3.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, in the vicinity of Cuddly Dominion

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Spa
Japanese Style Room with Open-air Bath (Annex) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Hot springs
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Shinwaen provides a peaceful escape with its indoor mineral hot springs and surrounding gardens. Guests appreciate the cozy library and lobby fireplace for unwinding after a day of exploration. The retreat offers practical amenities including WiFi and extended parking options.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Oct 3 - Oct 4
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Japanese Style Room with Open-air Bath (Annex) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room with Open-air Bath (Annex)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
1354, Uchinomaki, Aso, Kumamoto, 869-2301

What's nearby

  • Uchinomaki Onsen - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cuddly Dominion - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Daikanbo - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Aso Shrine - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 18 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Aso station - 12 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大観峰茶屋 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪いまきん食堂 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ASO MOFU - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪食堂すぴいかん - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪レストラン 北山 - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Shinwaen

Ryokan near Cuddly Dominion
Located close to Daikanbo, Shinwaen provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Hot springs on site, a computer station, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Shinwaen include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Spring water tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Shinwaen Inn Aso
Shinwaen Inn
Shinwaen Aso
Shinwaen Aso
Shinwaen Ryokan
Shinwaen Ryokan Aso

Frequently asked questions

Is Shinwaen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shinwaen?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shinwaen?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shinwaen?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Shinwaen located?

Situated in Aso, this ryokan is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cuddly Dominion, Aso Shrine, and Daikanbo. Aso Farm Land and Mount Aso are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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