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Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato

3.5 star property
Riverfront ryokan in Hitoyoshi with free parking

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Family Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Riverside Japanese Style Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
Lounge
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

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

Room options

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Single or Twin Room, City View | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, River View

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Modern Japanese Style Club Room, Mountain View

Modern Japanese Style Club Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Riverside Japanese Style Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Premium Triple Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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

Family Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

Superior Twin Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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

Family Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
30 Kokonoka-machi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, 868-0004

What's nearby

  • Hitoyoshi Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hitoyoshi Onsen - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aoi Aso Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hitoyoshi Rail Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tamachi Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hitoyoshi Station - 10 min walk
  • Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麻葉珈琲 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪大勝軒 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪林檎堂 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪カクテルバー ライトストーン - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪シシリアン - ‬3 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, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage 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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Hot springs

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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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
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 at Hotel & Ryokan Ayunosato?

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 5-minute walk of Kuma River and Kamata Brewery. Hitoyoshi Onsen and Hitoyoshi Castle are also within 10 minutes. Hitoyoshi Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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