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Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier

3.0 star property
Hotel in Minamiaso with free parking

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Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier, nestled in the mountains, offers a serene retreat with a garden and on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy free self-parking, WiFi, and peaceful surroundings. Visitors praise the attentive staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Main Building Twin Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Main Building Maisonnette Double, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Maisonnette Double, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Main Building Maisonnette Twin, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Maisonnette Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Annex Executive Twin (1F), Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Executive Twin (1F), Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Annex Executive Twin (2F), Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Executive Twin (2F), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Located in an annex building
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Annex Executive Maisonnette, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Executive Maisonnette, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1810, Shirakawa, Minamiaso, Kumamoto-ken, 869-1502

What's nearby

  • Shirakawa Springs - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Aso Hakusuigo Museum - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Aso Kuju National Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Kusasenri Observatory - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Cuddly Dominion - 26 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Akamizu station - 26 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ちぎら - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪高森田楽の里 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪黒柴コーヒー - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪旨乃蔵 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪白水乃蔵 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier

Hotel in the mountains
Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and tubs or showers
  • Refrigerators and limited 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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Guests staying 3 nights or more receive housekeeping service every 3 nights. Daily housekeeping service is not available.

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Shirakawa Springs, Yoshidajyo Gokenjyokumiba, and Franky Statue. Yusui Tunnel Park and Aso Hakusuigo Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Luna Observatory Auberge Mori No Atelier Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 82 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

liliana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tranquil property with an excellent dinner and star observatory show
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time to visit Aso and we had no idea where to stay. But coincidentally we found out this place and it was the highlight of our trip. The place is located in Minami Aso, southern part of Aso and features stargazing. They own a planetarium, private observatory and large garden to observe stars. On top of cozy and lovely accomodations. Staff are very nice, professional and enthusiastic about stars, space, and the room was large and cozy with a decoy fireplace, a big bathtub, beds & a sofa. And both their dinner and breakfast were amazingly well prepared and delicious. We also could participate in an exclusive stargazing tour at night, which started from planetarium, then go to the observatory to see the moon, mars, Jupiter then, checking it by our eyes in the garden with campfire and hot drinks. This is really worth visiting if you like stargazing, and i highly recommend the experience they provide. Wish to visit again when we come back to Japan. Thank you for the fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
母を連れての旅行に利用させてもらいました。とても素敵な体験が出来、忘れられない旅になりました。ありがとうございます。 今度は子供達を連れてお邪魔したいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous high class European style food, friendly knowledgeable staff and wonderful observatory and star gazing experience set in a peaceful location with lovely maisonette style chalets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RYOSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフは親切かつ天文の専門家の方が多く、ホテル全体が星が大好きなことがわかりました。 お料理も美味しく、静かで過ごしやすかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORDYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience I would recommend for anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Heung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
早餐及晚餐非常美味，值得下次再來，房間很大，有客廳，按摩浴缸，如對天文地理有興趣，值得推；晚上用天文望遠鏡觀賞星球、接著外出睡在睡袋觀星，外面氣溫寒冷，有火爐及熱飲提供，非常貼心，一試難忘！
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Endroit sympa et personnel dévoué. L’expérience de l’observatoire est remarquable, on en est sortis émotionnellement grandis. Bravo !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai-Shin

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

很美好的假期

一切非常美好，縱使天氣不好。 清晰的英文講解天文台，舒服的劇院座椅，有趣的天文劇場解說，精美的餐點。 我媽媽不吃牛肉，希望以後能有選擇。 房間很精美，有香香的木頭味道。在2樓很舒適，歐風建築，我很喜歡。但要搬行李，建議不要拿太多行李。 一定會再訪，非常羨慕日本人有這樣的旅宿，十分令人敬佩。我住台灣，將來有孩子，一定要再過去。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かな森の中にたたずむ天文台で星についてたくさん勉強でき、とても楽しかったです またスタッフの方々もとても親切でしたし、朝食も見た目からお味、レストランの雰囲気まで本当に最高でした！ 残念ながら曇っていて星の観測が十分にできなかったのでぜひまた訪れたいです
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

TOSHIKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

良い点と悪い点

一般にはお目にかかれない、大きな天体ドームと大きな望遠鏡で惑星を観望させていただけて、屋外広場で簡易ベッドとシュラフに包まれての星空観望など、とても素晴らしいです。 食事も申し分ない美味しい料理です。 ただ、部屋が ・風呂や洗面場所が寒くて、風呂に入る気がしない。 （12月に宿泊） ・ベッドの枕元に電気関係のスイッチがなくて不便 ・部屋の明かりが、普通の蛍光灯ではなく、ランプ 　のような照明なので、とても暗い。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky and remote property from the Showa era that evokes Ghibli-esque charm. The weather was cold and rainy but our stay at one of the cabins was warm and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast were varied and delicious. Staff spoke English. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

LIOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place and unique but I think it’s overrated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

수상할 정도로 천문학에 진심인 유럽식 호텔

유럽식의 고풍스러운 인테리어와 클래식한 식사가 아주 유니크한 숙박 경험을 줍니다. 라운지 공간에 굉장히 많은 천문학 서적이 있는 것도 심상치 않은데 본격적인 플라네타리움과 깜짝 놀랄만한 진짜 돔형 천문대와 망원경을 경험할 수 있는 별보기 체험이 잊지 못할 추억을 만들어주었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a serene place in the countryside, I really appreciated the planetarium & observatory experience there. The staff and the owner are all very nice, they will help you with anything you need. My room was so big, I couldn’t believe it. The bathroom was bigger than some hotel rooms in Tokyo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, unique place, but no dinner for me!

This was a very special experience, and the stargazing was unlike anything I've ever done. However, arriving at the hotel and being told there was no way for me to eat dinner at the restaurant because I hadn't booked 3 days in advance left a bitter taste in my mouth. If you're going to have a rule like that, please MAKE IT CLEAR in your booking details, or with a separate message to those who have booked. It seemed like everyone there knew this except for me (everyone else was Japanese, leading me to believe whatever Japanese booking website they used actually makes this clear). I was forced to hire a cab to take me to 7 Eleven while gazing in at the dining room where everyone else was serenely eating a multicourse meal, and it was maddening.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chau Yuan

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

Strongly recommended

Very good experience to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tin Shu

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

非常有特色的住宿。餐點非常好吃

整體環境非常舒適，櫃檯人員親切笑臉迎人，使用望眼鏡看星空是一次很特別的體驗，餐廳員工有禮，房間整潔
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

FAN CHUNG

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

Rare Astronomy Experience at Kyushu country side

Nice and informative astronomy tour with a rare gigantic telescope onsite. Room is clean, and staffs are extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shih Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
整體環境非常舒適，櫃檯人員親切笑臉迎人、溝通無障礙。 使用望眼鏡看星空的體驗，值得期待～

10/10 Excellent

Shih Ying

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四人入住獨棟房，空間寬敞、舒適。廁所和浴室分開的設計很棒。 晚上的觀星體驗很有趣，工作人員會用日文和英文解說。 整體的環境非常舒適，非常推薦可以到天文台住一晚。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHIYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ホテルの雰囲気も良くスタッフのみなさんも丁寧で居心地の良く過ごしました。唯一部屋のトイレやお風呂のドアの開閉が固い、キッチンも古いのが残念でした
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHIYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
星の観測で外に出て寝袋に入って横になって星空を見るのか良かったです　スタッフさんの対応も丁寧で良かったです　ただお部屋が古いためトイレやお風呂のドアの開け閉めが固かったです
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
是一次很特別的體驗，首先18:00會先食西式晚餐，之後20:00就會開始星空體驗Tour，在正式出外觀星前，他們會先安排我們入去一個小型的香港太空館，教導你如何用最容易嘅方法找到星座，亦會告訴我們當天會看到什麼星星，增長簡單天文星座知識。職員說得很有趣，但只有日語，我懂日語，所以覺得很好，就算不懂日語，也可感受模仿星空的效果。 之後會讓我們用天文望遠鏡🔭看星星，看完後再出外面躺著看星星！酒店安排好摺床及睡袋，很細心！ 餐廳員工有禮，房間整潔，但注意房間沒有窗簾布，可能早上會容易早起，不過8點就要食早餐，也需要早起。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

很棒的天文旅館

這次選擇獨立的歐風別墅，室內有地暖、空間夠大很適合帶小孩的家庭出遊，距離主館約50公尺，不用太擔心吵到別的房客。 雖然因為下雨，天文台無法打開，但是星空劇場的解說，也是很棒的體驗。解說以日文為主，如果會日文的遊客，收穫會更多。 本次用入住只使用早餐，有生菜沙拉、麵包、濃湯加上熱狗等，份量足夠，大人小孩都能吃飽。 飯店離南阿蘇主要交通要道有段距離，建議自駕比較適合。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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