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Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato

3.5 star property
Travelers soak in the indoor mineral hot spring at Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato, sip drinks at the bar, and find peaceful moments along the riverside setting

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Family Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi - Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato (Hitoyoshi)
Panoramic Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi - Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato (Hitoyoshi)
Riverside Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, free WiFi - Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato (Hitoyoshi)
Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato sits alongside a peaceful river, offering guests a restorative retreat. Visitors relax in the mineral-rich indoor hot spring, enjoy drinks at the bar, unwind on the quiet terrace, and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Single or Twin Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Modern Japanese Style Club Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Modern Japanese Style Club Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Riverside Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Riverside Japanese Style Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Superior Twin Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Family Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Panoramic Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Triple Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Triple Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Hitoyoshi, Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato is near a train station and on a river. Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park and Kuma River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hitoyoshi Rail Museum and Shinjyonoashiyu. Yamae Service Area Up Line and Uwaba Highlands Cosmos Fields are also worth visiting.
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30 Kokonoka-machi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, 868-0004

What's nearby

  • Hitoyoshi Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kamata Brewery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hitoyoshi Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aoi Aso Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hitoyoshi Rail Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hitoyoshi Station - 10 min walk
  • Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麻葉珈琲 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪カクテルバー ライトストーン - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪大勝軒 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ao Hostel & Cafe Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪丸一蕎麦屋 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato

Ryokan by the river
An indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 5:30 AM - midnight
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 9 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booking rooms with Half Board rate plans must check in by 8 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children up to 6 years of age for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Ryokan AYUNOSATO Hitoyoshi
Hotel Ryokan AYUNOSATO
AYUNOSATO Hitoyoshi
AYUNOSATO
& Ayunosato Hitoyoshi
Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato Ryokan
Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato Hitoyoshi
Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato Ryokan Hitoyoshi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato located?

Situated on a river, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kuma River, Kamata Brewery, and Hitoyoshi Castle. Hitoyoshi Onsen and Aoi Aso Shrine are also within 10 minutes. Hitoyoshi Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kin Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seem newly renovated and the whole building is clean and very well condition. Japanese style design is kept. Foreign staff very helpful. River view is great,

8/10 Good

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff was not all that welcoming. Not friendly for the rather high end hotel. The shower head was broken,whichnI reported to the front.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful ryokan hotel!

This is a very beautiful hotel/ryokan, with wonderful service and very lovely baths. It was also very affordable! I enjoyed my stay very much, wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona Lissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay at Ayunosato

Beautiful view of the Kumagawa river from the lobby. You can even see it while taking the elevator! Great service (they provide transfers from Hitoyoshi station to the ryokan and back) and hospitable staff. Tourist spots like Aoi Aso Shrine and Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins and Museum are within walking distance. Will love to stay here again when I come back to Hitoyoshi.

8/10 Good

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ホテルの雰囲気がとってもよく ゆっくりと、くつろぐことができ お風呂も最高によかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Satomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

RITSUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
眺めの良い♨️最高です
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

yoshinobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2回目の宿泊でしたが、期待通りのあゆのさと次回も人吉を訪れ時はまた利用させて頂きたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
住みやすさ全国No.1の町、人吉市を代表するおもてなし、温泉の泉質の良さ、景色・環境、水、空気、食事の材料の良さ等が凝縮されています。少しでも人吉の良さを体験してもらおうとするホテル側の気遣いを至る所に感じます。人吉の美味しい水や美味しいデコポンドリンクを客室冷蔵庫に標準備え付け、ベランダのデッキでの空気・景観の良さ、大浴場の素晴らしさ
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Takeshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔感があり、川側の部屋でしたので景色も良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAMANAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
近くには食事処が集まっており利用しやすかった
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kazuyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
宿の前を流れる球磨川の眺めが良く、静かで気持ちの良い宿だ。2020年の大水害でこのホテルも被災したようだが、その傷跡も癒え、地下のギャラリーの写真に名残を留めるだけになっている。まずは良かった。焼酎バーでの無料の各種焼酎の振舞いは嬉しい。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heakyung

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
욕탕이 있어서 편리하고 주변에 식당과 슈퍼마켓을 이용하기 편리합니다
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shin eun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
정말 만족했습니다. 방도 넓고 대욕장도 아주 훌륭했습니다. 그리고 직원분들도 친절했습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良いお部屋をご用意頂きまして、本当なありがとうございました。スタッフの方々のご対応も素晴らしかったです。人吉に滞在する時はいつもお世話になっているのですが、今回は朝食枠がいっぱいとのことで、楽しみにしていた朝食バイキングが食べられなかったことが残念てました。また来ますね。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

祥子

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
夕食が和風懐石で美味しかった。 露天風呂付きの部屋で快適に過ごす事が 出来た。 また機会があれば宿泊したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂もとても綺麗でお部屋も清潔。この価格で言うことありません。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

のりお

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5階、3階の温泉浴場が素晴らしかった
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

shuhei

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
入浴設備はこじんまりしおり可もなく不可もない程度。 時期的な問題か、羽虫が窓に大量に張り付いていたのが残念。 それ以外の立地、景観は非常に良い。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

haruko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
焼酎の無料飲み比べができたり、ロビーで足湯が楽しめたり、宿泊者を楽しませてくれます。 露天風呂は球磨川にかかる橋から見えているのではないかと思われます。大浴場は広くて綺麗でした。 私が宿泊した部屋は端っこだったせいかWi-Fiがなかなか繋がらなかったし、すぐに途切れました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ゆか

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても素敵なところでした‼︎ スタッフの方にも丁寧に対応していただきました。都合により素泊まりでしたが、次はお食事もしたいなと思いました‼︎ 景色も素敵でした‼︎
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ショウコ

温泉がとても良い
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heakyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

깨끗한 숙소

방문 할때 마다 정돈되어 있는 안락함을 주는 곳이에요. 원두 커피도 맛있고 음료 서비스도 좋아요.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

ロケーション最高なのに…。

内風呂がありテンションあがりましたが、おそらく46、7度はあろうかという位のお湯で、しかも湯温調整出来ない為、幻滅しました。 かろうじて足まで入れてみたけどギブアップ、よく見るとお湯にゴミっぽいもの浮かんでるし、誰も入ってないんだろうなぁって感じでした(笑)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heakyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

편안한 숙소

여러가지 서비스도 좋아서 세번째 방문했어요.요번에는 방에 거미가 들어와서 아쉬웠지만 온천도 좋고 다른 청결도는 좋은 편이라 잘 쉬었습니다
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024