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Bettei Soan

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Minamiaso

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Nagomi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Hakuun Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Azumino Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Kijima Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
This mountain sanctuary offers tranquility and rejuvenating amenities. Guests can soak in the mineral-rich indoor hot spring onsen for authentic Japanese relaxation. Convenient luggage storage is provided, allowing visitors to fully embrace their retreat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Hakuun Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Hakuun Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Hakuun Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Azumino Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM)

Azumino Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Azumino Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Nagomi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Nagomi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Nagomi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Double Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Yukino-Shita Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Yukino-Shita Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Yukino-Shita Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Yurin Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Private Indoor Hot Spring (Check-in by 6PM)

Yurin Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Private Indoor Hot Spring (Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Yurin Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Private Indoor Hot Spring (Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Kijima Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Kijima Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | In-room dining

Kijima Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Sagano, Japanese Sukiya style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Sagano, Japanese Sukiya style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Sagano, Japanese Sukiya style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Warabino, Japanese Traditional Style Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Warabino, Japanese Traditional Style Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Warabino, Japanese Traditional Style Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

European Style Room1(Romankan)(Maisonette)

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Room 9 (Azumino)

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Yusui Villa, Japanese Traditional style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM)

LCD TV

Yusui Villa, Japanese Traditional style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath (Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Living area | LCD TV

Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room with Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Eboshi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Eboshi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Eboshi Villa, Japanese Traditional Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Sobou Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Sobou Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM) | Living area | LCD TV

Sobou Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Twin Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in by 6PM)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Romankan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Goryoukan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

Goryoukan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Goryoukan Villa, Western Style, Maisonette Twin with Western-Style Bath(Check-in by 6PM) Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

European Style Room2(Goryoukan)(Maisonette) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Traditional Japan Style Twin Room3(yusui) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Double Room4 (Nagomi) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room5(Asakiri) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Sukiya Japan Style Double Room6 (Hakuun) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Traditional Japan Style Room7 (Warabino) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Room8 (Yuki-no-shita) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room10 (Sagano) Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Modern Japanese Style Twin Room12 (Yurin) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Room13 (Eboshi) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Japan Style Twin Room14 (Kijima)(Maisonette) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Sukiya Japan Style Twin Room15 (Sobou) Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Tsukino-Shizuku Villa, Modern Japanese Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

Unsui Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Maisonette Double Room With Open-Air Bath(Check-in By 6Pm)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room (Tsukinoshizuku Type)

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Style Suite-Nagomi

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Asagiri Villa, Japanese Sukiya Style, Twin Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Minamiaso, Bettei Soan is in the mountains. Yoshidajyo Gokenjyokumiba and Robin Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Aso and Aso Minami Aso Rural Park. Aso Farm Land and Aso Milk Ranch are also worth visiting.
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5-145 Kain, Minamiaso, Kumamoto-ken, 8691411

What's nearby

  • Minamiaso Tourist Information Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Shirakawa Springs - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Kusasenri Observatory - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Cuddly Dominion - 26 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Akamizu station - 17 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪あじわい館 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪COFFEE BEAN SCENERY - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪そば道場 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪CODONA CAFE - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪山水苑 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bettei Soan

Ryokan in the mountains
Bettei Soan provides an outdoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and more. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Hot springs on site and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private indoor hot tubs, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with spring water tubs and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Hotel Yumeshizuku

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  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 199 reviews
Hotel Yumeshizuku

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • 6 indoor/outdoor hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • 6 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 106 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Hotel Yumeshizuku front desk]
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property 2 days in advance of arrival; special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated. Requests are not accepted on site.

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

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 hot springs and 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
Hot springs access available from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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

Bettei Soan Inn Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Kumamoto Prefecture/Aso-Gun, Japan
Bettei Soan Ryokan
Bettei Soan Minamiaso
Bettei Soan Ryokan Minamiaso

Frequently asked questions

Is Bettei Soan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bettei Soan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bettei Soan?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bettei Soan located?

Situated in the mountains, this ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aso Minami Aso Rural Park and Minamiaso Tourist Information Center. Aso Kuju National Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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