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Kinosato Yamanoyu

3.0 star property
Ryokan with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi

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Hot springs
Exterior
Hot springs
Standard Japanese Style Room | Hot springs
Lobby sitting area
Located near Ryumon Waterfall, Kinosato Yamanoyu offers a peaceful escape with an indoor onsen, garden grounds, and a library. Enjoy a breakfast of local cuisine and WiFi that previous visitors have particularly appreciated.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

About the neighborhood

Kokonoe is home to Kinosato Yamanoyu. Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi and Kuju Highlands Observatory are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ryumon Waterfall and Nabegataki. Don't miss out on a visit to Kuju Natural Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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2098-1 Machida, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu-gun, Kokonoe, Oita-ken, 879-4723

What's nearby

  • Kuju Natural Zoo - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi - 18 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Nabegataki - 24 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Kinrin Lake - 26 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Yunohira Hot Spring - 30 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

  • Minami-Yufu Station - 26 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪九重夢大吊橋 お土産館 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪手打ち蕎麦天晴 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪ドライブイン はねやま - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪あいのせ茶屋 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪農家レストラン べべんこ - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Kinosato Yamanoyu

Ryokan near Ryumon Waterfall
Located close to Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi and Kuju Natural Zoo, Kinosato Yamanoyu provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and an electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Kinosato Yamanoyu feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,080 for adults and JPY 1,080 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of JPY 2160 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1080 for adults and JPY 1080 for children
  • Pet fee: JPY 2160 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Kinosato Yamanoyu Inn Kokonoe
Kinosato Yamanoyu Inn
Kinosato Yamanoyu Kokonoe
Kinosato Yamanoyu Ryokan
Kinosato Yamanoyu Kokonoe
Kinosato Yamanoyu Ryokan Kokonoe

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinosato Yamanoyu pet-friendly?

Yes, Kinosato Yamanoyu allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of JPY 2160 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kinosato Yamanoyu?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kinosato Yamanoyu?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kinosato Yamanoyu?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kinosato Yamanoyu located?

Situated in Kokonoe, this spa ryokan is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi, Kuju Natural Zoo, and Ryumon Waterfall. Nabegataki and Yufuin Country Club are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Kinosato Yamanoyu Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
가족탕이 예약이 쉬웠으면 더 좋겠습니다. 그외 남탕 여탕은 매일 저녁 8시마다 바뀌어 다양하게 이용하기 좋았습니다. 방도 넓고 아침식사도 맛있었습니다 ^^
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Fleung, Fukuoka

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsen was nice. We booked a room for 4 people, and for the price we paid, the room was very disappointing. The bathroom was tiny. The facilities were old. There was hardly any space after laying out the beds for 4. The hotel overall is quite dated and was not worth the high price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kwok Leung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

PO MING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Hyunwoo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
료칸 직원분들 친절하시고 숙소가 깨끗해서 좋았구요. 특히 그곳에서 일하시는 한국인 직원분 감사했습니다. 다만, 밑으로 내려가는 탕이 있는데 그곳의 온도가 좀 뜨거운것이 좀 아쉬웠습니다. 그것 외에는 정말 좋았네요. 다음에는 가족과 한번 더 방문 하고 싶은 곳이었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

tom, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
龍門の滝に行きたくて近くの旅館を探し宿泊させていただきました。旅館の目の前に山がありクワガタなどの昆虫採取ができました。また、旅館の方は皆さま非常に暖かく、温泉も快適でした。機会があればまた是非宿泊したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

tabacaba, San Francisco, CA

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

Outstanding retreat

Staff went out of their way to make our stay the best possible. Meals and onsen were great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

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